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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…
No small-sample problems (yet) for dominant Dodgers
Even in this shortened season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have stood out with their dominance.
KU athletes march on campus in support of Black Lives Matter
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Nearly 1,000 University of Kansas athletes, students and faculty have participated in a march to end racial injustice and protest the police shooting of
Robert hits 3-run HR in 10th, White Sox beat Royals 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) — As soon as bat met ball, Luis Robert knew. The prized rookie watched as his first game-ending home run sailed over the wall and the White Sox once again grabbed a share of the AL Central lead.
Sparks win 9th straight, clinch WNBA playoff spot
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 15 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 — including back-to-back baskets in the final minute — and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 84-79 on Sunday night to win thei…
The Latest: NC State clears football, other sports to resume
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Dalbec homers for first big league hit, Red Sox top Nats 9-5
BOSTON (AP) — Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homer in his major league debut, Rafael Devers hit a pair of home runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 9-5 on Sunday.
Stars take 3-1 series lead over Avalanche with 5-4 win
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Radek Faksa and the Dallas Stars are one win away from the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.
Football players at Ole Miss, Mississippi State boycott
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The wave of activism sparked by cases of police brutality around the nation has again landed in Mississippi with the Ole Miss football team deciding not to take to the practice field Friday aft…
Dodgers set NL home run mark for month with 57 in August
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers set the National League record for home runs in a month with their 57th in their final game of August on Sunday.
Mariners send C Nola to San Diego as part of 7-player trade
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpi…
Wainwright throws CG on 39th birthday, Cards top Indians 7-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright turned back the clock with a complete game on his 39th birthday as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 Sunday.
Blazers withstood injury and more on road to the playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers dealt with injuries all season, and the the loss of their biggest star topped it off in the playoffs.
College football kicks off COVID-19 style in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — With masks, social distancing and mostly empty stands, the college football season kicked off COVID-19 style.
Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Eric Hosmer started San Diego’s power surge with his three-run homer in the first, Chris Paddack threw six efficient innings and the Padres routed the Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Sunday.
Vegas beats Canucks, move within win of conference finals
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Max Pacioretty scored twice and added an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied for three goals in the third period and beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Sunday night.