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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…
Study: MLB nets small gain in diversity hiring, led by women
PHOENIX (AP) — A diversity report released Friday on Major League Baseball showed a modest increase in its overall diversity hiring practices, spurred by its improved gender diversity.
White Sox acquire OF Jarrod Dyson in trade with Pirates
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired speedy outfielder Jarrod Dyson in a trade with Pittsburgh on Friday and reinstated Nick Madrigal from the 10-day injured list.
Yankees place Judge on IL, promote top prospect Florial
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have placed right fielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured with a strained left calf just days after the star slugger returned.
The Latest: NC State allows 12 teams to resume workouts
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NBA, players' union say playoff games will resume Saturday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA, players' union say playoff games will resume Saturday.
Columbia bars must close early amid spike in virus cases
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — With more than 300 University of Missouri students infected with the coronavirus and cases spiking in the surrounding community, Columbia's city health director on Friday announced a new order …
The Latest: Source: Virus caused Auburn to can practices
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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote — hopefully in their home arenas.
Chiefs' Toub facing difficult task in special teams picks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dave Toub has earned over the years a reputation for being one of the NFL's best special teams coordinators. He's the coach who helped turn the Bears' Devin Hester into a returner extraordin…
NFL 2020: Who really knows what to expect on field and off?
Never has the NFL doubted it would open its season on time. For months, it has steadfastly stuck to its plans, even as the coronavirus pandemic has altered the course of every other sport — on all levels.
The Latest: No home fans for football at North Carolina
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NHL playoffs to resume with 3 games each Saturday, Sunday
The NHL’s second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
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…
Union Berlin plans for 5,000 fans at friendly vs Nuremberg
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin is to celebrate its stadium’s 100th birthday by playing in front of supporters for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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