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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…
Big Ten presidents voted 11-3 to cancel fall football season
A court filing disclosed Monday shows Big Ten Conference presidents voted 11-3 to postpone the football season, bringing some clarity to a key question raised in a lawsuit brought by a group of Nebraska football pl…
Max Fried improves to 6-0 as Braves beat Red Sox 6-3
BOSTON (AP) — Austin Riley had a tie-breaking, bases-loaded triple to help Max Fried improve to 6-0 as the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the rebuilding Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Glasnow overpowers Yanks as Rays go to 7-1 vs NY this season
NEW YORK (AP) — After a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees.
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.
Reds add reliever Archie Bradley in deal with Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds acquired reliever Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the trade deadline, boosting their bullpen as they try to stay in the playoff race.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Giants acquire left-handed reliever Banda from Rays for $75K
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants acquired left-hander Anthony Banda from the Tampa Bay Rays for $75,000 on Monday, adding depth to their bullpen.
Eagles running back Miles Sanders among NFL's rising stars
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Miles Sanders shared running duties with Jordan Howard last season and still led all rookies in scrimmage yards, setting a Philadelphia Eagles franchise record in the category.
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.
Pelicans' Brandon Ingram named NBA most improved player
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been named the NBA’s most improved player in a season that saw him bounce back from a life-altering blood clot and a trade from the team that drafted him secon…
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has die…
Blue Jays get left-hander Robbie Ray in trade with D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) — Toronto acquired left-hander Robbie Ray in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Blue Jays a former All-Star who has struggled so far in 2020.
Athletics get LHP Mike Minor in trade with Rangers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The first-place Oakland Athletics pulled off another trade with an AL West rival Monday, hoping to hang on for a division title this time after finishing second to Houston each of the last tw…
Vandersloot sets single game assist record in Chicago's win
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot set a WNBA single-game record with 18 assists, helping the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 100-77 on Monday night.
Padres get Clevinger from Indians in 5th trade in 3 days
The contending San Diego Padres acquired Mike Clevinger in a multiplayer deal with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, bolstering their rotation with another bold move ahead of baseball's trade deadline.