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Demo Derby sees exciting start at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Demo Derby got off to a hot start Tuesday evening as local racers took to the …
Auburn expected to be without 16 players in practice return
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn expects to return to practice Monday minus 16 players sidelined after positive COVID-19 tests.
Trump, at NH rally, sows fears about 'thugs,' 'anarchists'
LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — Fresh off accepting the Republican Party’s nomination, President Donald Trump said Friday he was the only thing standing between “democracy and the mob,” as he lashed out at protesters who …
Padres acquire veteran catcher Jason Castro from Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The San Diego Padres acquired veteran catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in a trade for right-handed reliever Gerardo Reyes.
Bruins, Avs on brink; Lightning, Stars 1 win from advancing
With the Boston Bruins facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Torey Krug thinks back to the 2019 playoffs to find a recipe for success.
Cubs acquire 1B/OF José Martínez in trade with Rays
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired José Martínez in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, giving manager David Ross another option at designated hitter.
Giants beat Diamondbacks 4-1 to win first road series
PHOENIX (AP) — Johnny Cueto pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Alex Dickerson homered and had two RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants won their first road series by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on …
Bordeaux beats Angers, Marseille starts with 3-2 win v Brest
PARIS (AP) — Forward Josh Maja and midfielder Toma Bašić scored as Bordeaux won 2-0 at Angers to move up to second place in the French league on Sunday.
Police: Ohio State football player wounded in shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was wounded in a weekend shooting in Columbus, police said.
LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, A's sidelined by COVID-19
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
AP source: Jaguars trading Ngakoue to Vikings for 2 picks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Disgruntled pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is headed north, far away from Jacksonville.
ACLU: Brown wanted to dismantle sports equity agreement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Newly released internal documents show that top Brown University officials wanted to undermine and dismantle a 22-year-old agreement to provide gender equity in varsity sports, attorneys for…
Isles beat Flyers 3-2, move within win of conference final
TORONTO (AP) — Jean Gabriel Pageau scored the go-ahead goal 7:18 into the third period and the New York Islanders moved within one win of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-2 victory over the Phila…
Murray scores 50 more points, Nuggets force Game 7 with Jazz
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble.
Taurasi, Diggins-Smith help Mercury hold off Lynx, 83-79
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 13 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Minnesota Lynx 83-79 win on Sunday nigh…
With Clippers moving on, Leonard rolls into second round
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has been the star of two championship runs, winning NBA Finals honors with San Antonio and Toronto.