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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…
Williams' double-double leads Dream past Liberty 62-56
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Williams had 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 62-56 on Thursday night to sweep the season series.
Alonso HR in 10th lifts Mets over Yanks after Seaver tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning Thursday night, lifting the New York Mets to a come-from-behind, 9-7 win over the Yankees in the final Subway Series game of the season be…
Hero or villain? Portugal trial weighs hacker's revelations
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A trial is set to begin Friday of a Portuguese hacker whose explosive financial revelations about European soccer embarrassed star players, top clubs, influential agents and continental offi…
Brewers designate Smoak for assignment, add Vogelbach
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers claimed first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach off waivers and designated Justin Smoak for assignment as they attempt to boost their struggling lineup and make anoth…
Bohm's sacrifice fly gives Phillies 6-5 win, sweep of Nats
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper should make more predictions.
'Game-changer': Rapid, daily virus testing coming to Pac-12
The Pac-12 could be playing football and basketball sooner than expected after the conference announced Thursday that each of the 12 schools will soon have the capacity to perform daily, rapid COVID-19 tests on ath…
Colts sign starting center to 4-year contract extension
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed starting center Ryan Kelly to a four-year contract extension.
LEADING OFF: A's back in action after 4 virus postponements
A look at what's happening around the majors on Friday:
Vitale exceeds cancer fundraising goal before annual gala
Dick Vitale didn't know if he would reach this year's goal of raising $5 million for pediatric cancer research due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Three more PSG players positive for coronavirus, six overall
PARIS (AP) — Three more Paris Saint-Germain players tested positive for the coronavirus, taking the number so far to six and throwing the club's start to the new season into chaos.
Seahawks bring back suspended receiver Josh Gordon
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Josh Gordon on a one-year deal even as the talented pass catcher awaits reinstatement by the NFL after his latest suspension.
Jarret Doege named starting quarterback at West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jarret Doege will get the start at quarterback when West Virginia opens the season next week, coach Neal Brown said Thursday night.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant wins NBA's rookie of the year award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first three baskets of Memphis’ season set the tone for Ja Morant’s rookie year. All were layups, all by him, the level of difficulty increasing each time.
Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID testing
The Pac-12 has reached an agreement with a diagnostic testing company that will allow each of the conference's 12 schools to perform daily, rapid COVID-19 tests on athletes who play close-contact sports.
49ers activate James, place Austin on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term.