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Lions fall in competitive first round of state
YAKIMA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions battled their way through districts and made their way into the WI…
Acuña hits 2 HRs as surging Braves beat struggling Nats 7-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice, Dansby Swanson added a two-run shot and the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling Washington Nationals 7-1 on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Harrell wins Sixth Man Award to keep it with Clippers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Montrezl Harrell was close last year. This year, his grandmother told him, he was going to win the Sixth Man Award.
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Packers need young receivers to improve, help Adams
The Green Bay Packers feature one of the league’s most productive and reliable receivers in Davante Adams, who earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl invitation last year.
The Latest: Indiana halt all voluntary workouts
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Cowboys DE Randy Gregory reinstated, ending 4th suspension
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory was conditionally reinstated by the NFL on Friday, ending his fourth suspension over substance-abuse violations.
Castillo ends losing skid as Reds top Pirates 4-2 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Castillo pitched six strong innings to pick up his first victory in nearly a year as the Cincinnati Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday.
TCU-SMU game postponed by COVID outbreak among Horned Frogs
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and SMU postponed their Sept. 11 game as TCU announced Friday a cluster of Horned Frogs players and team support staff tested positive for the coronavirus.
Cardinals activate C Matt Wieters from injured list
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Matt Wieters was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday after being sidelined by a broken left big toe.
A little Lundqvist in him? Flyers counting on Hart in Game 7
The last time Barry Trotz coached against Alain Vigneault in the playoffs, Trotz's team blew a 3-1 series lead and lost in seven games.
The Latest: TCU postpones SMU game after positive tests
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Newton humbled after being named Patriots starting QB
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cam Newton has been a starting quarterback for his entire nine-year NFL career. He'll remain one with the Patriots, an opportunity he says he's not taking for granted.
Indians' Francona recovering, still unable to rejoin team
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona is feeling better after undergoing surgeries and a hospital stay, but it may be some time before he's healthy enough to rejoin the AL Central leaders.
NBA coaches hoping for chance to bring family to bubble
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver coach Michael Malone spent his 60th day inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World on Friday, and he’d like two things known.
Bills place DiMarco on season-ending IR, cut 2 linebackers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Veteran fullback Patrick DiMarco's season with the Bills is over after the team placed him on injured reserve, and Buffalo also released linebackers Vosean Joseph and Corey Thompson.