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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…
Cardinals score 4 in 9th, beat KC; Fowler, Flaherty sit out
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong drew a bases-loaded walk to cap off a four-run rally in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night.
Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee
Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee.
Osaka withdraws in protest; W&S put on hold Thursday
NEW YORK (AP) — Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday and withdrew a few hours later in a call for racial justice, drawing quick support from other players. So…
AL-best A's win 3-1 in another victory by Fiers over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have never lost a game started by Mike Fiers against the Texas Rangers.
Clevinger welcomed back, Indians rally late to top Twins
CLEVELAND (AP) — There was a painful moment for Mike Clevinger when the magnitude of his risky off-the-field behavior hit him hardest.
LEADING OFF: Racial justice protests reverberate through MLB
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:
5 MLS games called off as players call for racial justice
Five Major League Soccer matches were postponed Wednesday night as players made a collective statement against racial injustice.
3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Three Major League Baseball games were postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape drove the decisions in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in W…
Flyers give up 3-goal lead, recover to beat Islanders in OT
TORONTO (AP) — Phillippe Myers scored 2:40 into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday, tying the second-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Mets blow deGrom's lead, rally in 8th to beat Marlins 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets eked out a victory after another tough night for the bullpen — just not in time to salvage a win for ace Jacob deGrom.
Lightning crank up power play, rout Bruins 7-1 in Game 3
TORONTO (AP) — Ondrej Palat, Mikhail Sergachev and Alex Killorn scored power-play goals Wednesday night to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-1 rout of the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff…
Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests
DETROIT (AP) — Throughout the sports world, athletes were taking a determined stand for racial justice, and Jason Heyward wanted to do his part.
Black GOP House candidate praises Trump in convention speech
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Black conservative running for Congress in Utah declared at the Republican National Convention that America needs more leaders like President Donald Trump who stand by their principles, won’…
Clevinger comes back, Indians rally late to drop Twins 6-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Clevinger pitched effectively in his first start since breaking COVID-19 protocols and his teammates' trust, and Tyler Naquin doubled home the go-ahead run in Cleveland's three-run eighth inni…
Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Perez hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night.