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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…
Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport
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A baseball life: Scully auctions items from 67-year career
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vin Scully sat outside watching two sets of his golf clubs being loaded into a truck. He thought of afternoons teeing off at Bel-Air Country Club or with President George H.W. Bush.
North Carolina State's football game at Virginia Tech postponed two weeks to Sept. 26 because of Wolfpack COVID-19 cases
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — North Carolina State's football game at Virginia Tech postponed two weeks to Sept. 26 because of Wolfpack COVID-19 cases.
Chilwell becomes latest big-money signing by Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed England left back Ben Chilwell from Premier League rival Leicester on Wednesday in its latest big-money transfer ahead of the new season.
Indiana Pacers fire coach Nate McMillan after four seasons and a 3-16 playoff record
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers fire coach Nate McMillan after four seasons and a 3-16 playoff record.
Bengals player arrested while searching for missing father
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was jailed Wednesday on a charge of misdemeanor battery after deputies say he beat up a man shortly after returning to Florida to help …
Maguire files appeal against assault conviction, says United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has filed an appeal against his conviction for assault and attempted bribery of a police officer, the Premier League club said Wednesday.
Pacers fire McMillan following 2nd straight 1st-round sweep
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nate McMillan won dozens of regular-season games despite the Indiana Pacers' continual injuries.
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Black Republican seeking swing House seat set for RNC speech
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Black conservative running for Congress in Utah is set to speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Burgess Owens is in a race that could test GOP’s ability to recapture the …
Tulane Center for Sport gets $5.5M donation from foundation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A private university in Louisiana is getting $5.5 million for its center to study and support all areas where sport engages society.
The Latest: Vanderbilt football returns after COVID-19 pause
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Slovak club fights UEFA at CAS over Champions League forfeit
GENEVA (AP) — Fighting exclusion from the Champions League under new UEFA rules during the pandemic, Slovan Bratislava wants sport’s highest court to stop its previous opponent playing later Wednesday in the next q…
Leeds close to signing Spain striker Rodrigo from Valencia
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds is close to making its first big signing since returning to the Premier League after a 16-year absence after reaching an agreement to sign Spain striker Rodrigo from Valencia.
A no-fan no-hitter: Giolito gem leads White Sox over Pirates
CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito quietly walked to the mound for the ninth inning, piped-in fake crowd noise wafting through the ballpark and cardboard cutouts dotting the stands.