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Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.

Updated 20 hours, 45 minutes ago

Wildcats Begin New Era with Championship Expectations

ELLENSBURG — As the Central Washington Wildcats enter fall camp, they also embark on the beginning of a new chapte…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Businesses in NFL cities bracing for possibility of no fans

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Hotel clerks in this town know exactly when the NFL releases its schedule each year. The incessant ringing of the telephone serves as its own alarm.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
49ers TE Jordan Reed having fun thanks to health, new home

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A series of concussions and years of losing in Washington led Jordan Reed to question whether he ever wanted to play football again.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Dickerson homers 3 times, Giants win big over Rockies, 23-5

DENVER (AP) — Alex Dickerson hit three home runs and matched a career high with six RBIs, highlighting one of the biggest offensive shows ever at Coors Field as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 23…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Taylor, Urías propel streaking Dodgers past D-backs, 6-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While many elite teams added talent at the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers largely stood still on top. The major league leaders are supremely confident in their own pitchers and hitters t…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke'Bryan Hayes fit just about everything he could into his major league debut. The third base prospect hit a tying homer for Pittsburgh in the eighth inning. He struck out with the winning run on …

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Canucks beat Vegas to stave off elimination, force Game 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Elias Petterson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Thatcher Demko made 42 saves in his first NHL playoff start and the Vancouver Canucks staved off elimination by beating t…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Canucks beat Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 5, avoid elimination

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — A couple of American kids made sure Canada’s last team standing in the NHL playoffs will play at least one more game.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Camacho's header sends Montreal past Toronto FC 1-0

TORONTO (AP) — Rudy Camacho scored on a header, lifting the Montreal Impact to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Tuesday night.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Rangers score 2 runs in 10th to down Astros 6-5

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas manager Chris Woodward was thrilled to get a win in Houston over the Astros on Tuesday night, even if it was a bit unconventional, after losing all nine games at Minute Maid Park in his first s…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Buxton, Pineda return to lead Twins past White Sox 3-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Pineda hadn’t pitched a major league game in almost a year. Byron Buxton sat out 11 during his latest trip to the injured list.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Tigers trounce Brewers 12-1, but Jones fractures his hand

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Reyes had four hits and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 12-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Taurasi's big 1st half keys Mercury's 92-85 win over Aces

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-85 on Tuesday night.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Rays' Cash makes threat after Chapman's 101 mph brush back

NEW YORK (AP) — If Aroldis Chapman's 101 mph brush-back pitch Tuesday night didn't push the Yankees-Rays rivalry to its boiling point, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash's threat certainly did.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Indians' Plesac returns with 6 solid innings vs Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Plesac returned to the Indians with six solid innings after being punished for breaking coronavirus protocols, and Cleveland beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 Tuesday night.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Taurasi's huge night lifts Mercury over Aces

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-85 on Tuesday night.