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GALLERY: Miners Services Demo Derby 2026 Gallery
MOSES LAKE — The excitement of the Round Up Miners Services Demo Derby has come and gone for this year. As eager c…
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be false
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. Among teams reporting false positives, the Minnesota Vikings said they had 12, t…
Gunfire at NJ football game wounds 1; shooter sought
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Gunfire at a football game in New Jersey wounded one man over the weekend, authorities said.
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Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns
Back-to-back early playoff exits were enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they made a mistake.
Washington Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2nd consecutive exit in 1st round of playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2nd consecutive exit in 1st round of playoffs.
NFL: NJ lab finds positive COVID-19 tests from several teams
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners, and the Chicago Bears said they had nine false positives.
Kovač draws 1st game in charge of Monaco in French league
PARIS (AP) — Former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovač's first game in charge of Monaco saw his new side rally from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Reims on Sunday.
AP Interview: UEFA head considers retaining single-leg games
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin will hold talks about retaining the single-game eliminator format that has been used to complete the pandemic-disrupted Champions League and Europa League s…
AP Interview: UEFA to explore retaining single-leg games
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin will hold talks about retaining the single-game eliminator format that has been used to complete the pandemic-disrupted Champions League and Europa League s…
South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Churches were closed and professional baseball games were played in empty stadiums on Sunday as South Korea stepped up measures nationwide to fight a resurgence in coronavirus cases that h…
NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates others
For the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA's decision to not charge them a year of eligibility — no matter how much they play — brings peace of mind.
White homers, drives in 6 as Mariners thump Rangers 10-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Evan White doubled and homered in his first two at-bats and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Kyle Lewis added three more hits to his AL-leading total and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tex…
James, Davis power Lakers past Trail Blazers for 2-1 lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — More of a spectator than a supporter for LeBron James in the first half, Anthony Davis had a message for his teammate.
Georgia St QB out for season, virus-related heart condition
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo will not be able to play this season after being diagnosed with a heart condition related to COVID-19.
Agent for Vegas goalie Fleury raises questions with tweet
Peter DeBoer didn't name his starting goaltender for Game 1 of the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks.