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Demo Derby concludes for 2026
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Round Up Miner Services Demolition Derby came to an exciting conclusion Wednesday nigh…
Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6…
Porzingis out for rest of first round with right knee injury
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee.
MLS resumes season after discussions with players
Major League Soccer is resuming its season after several midweek matches were postponed when players decided not to play to call attention to racial injustice.
Packers' Turner criticizes Jones' idea for pregame protest
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ suggested alternative to kneeling during the national anthem would defeat the purpose of the message players want to send.
Vikes end stadium practice with statement for social justice
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings won't have fans at their first two home games, if not for the entire year, the jarring result of the global pandemic that has turned 2020 upside down.
Mets' Smith hits go-ahead HR in 1st game since tearful plea
NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith followed powerful words with a powerful swing — and nothing could have prompted bigger cheers from the New York Mets.
NHL playoffs return after 2-day break for protests
The NHL playoffs took a two-day break to protest racial injustice, the latest twist in an unprecedented, pandemic-halted season.
NHL players use pause to focus on racial injustice concerns
Braydon Coburn was polite but stern in declining to answer the question.
Strong safety: Browns' Redwine committed to change off field
Sheldrick Redwine's passion extends way beyond the chalk-lined boundaries of a football field.
Back to work: Bucks, Lakers again try to get to second round
The Orlando Magic are going to be thrilled to see the Milwaukee Bucks take the floor on Saturday for Game 5 of their matchup.
No football talk as Titans safety sticks to racial injustice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro made clear he won't let the fight against racial injustice recede from the conversation even as Tennessee returned to practice Friday.
Ranked SEC teams cancel practice due to positive tests
Positive tests for COVID-19 has forced a pair of ranked Southeastern Conference teams to cancel at least a practice or two as the
COVID Kickoff: Central Arkansas-Austin Peay begin the season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — When Central Arkansas and Austin Peay signed up to play in the first game of the college football season, little did they know how notable it would become.
NBA schedules tripleheaders for Saturday, Sunday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks were the first team that refused to take the floor in these NBA playoffs, and they'll be in the first game when play resumes Saturday.
Patriots gear up for opener with Gillette simulation
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — On what would have been the day of their preseason finale, the New England Patriots held a game simulation walkthrough on Friday afternoon inside Gillette Stadium.