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GALLERY: Miner 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…
Nationals fire employee seen throwing hot coffee at woman
The Washington Nationals have fired a team employee who was seen on video throwing two cups of hot coffee into the face of a woman working at a convenience store in the Dominican Republic, the team said Saturday.
U. of South Carolina considers removing Thurmond's name
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some recent standouts in University of South Carolina athletics are asking the school to change the name of its showpiece fitness center, arguing that the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond shouldn…
Cubs 3B Kris Bryant goes on IL with finger injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list Saturday night with a sprained finger on his left hand.
Orioles tag Boston bullpen, end skid with 5-4 victory
BALTIMORE (AP) — Boston's first game with its revamped bullpen coincided with its initial foray into an extra-inning game with baseball's new rules.
Brittney Griner leaves bubble for personal reasons
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Phoenix center Brittney Griner left the WNBA bubble for personal reasons. the Mercury said Saturday.
South Carolina RB Lloyd out for year with knee injury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has lost one of its most anticipated offensive newcomers for the season after tailback MarShawn Lloyd tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice.
LA Galaxy beat LAFC 2-0; 2019 Vela injured in return
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ethan Zubak scored his first MLS goal and the LA Galaxy beat Los Angeles 2-0 on Saturday in the short — and, ultimately, disappointing — return of 2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela.
Stanford sports cuts could mean big loss for US Olympic team
If all the athletes from Stanford had been their own country, they would have tied with South Korea for 11th place in the medal standings at the 2016 Olympics.
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Phillies add relievers Workman, Hembree, Hale to roster
ATLANTA (AP) — Newly acquired relievers Brandon Workman, Heath Hembree and David Hale were active for Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Abreu hits 3 HRs, 5 in 2 days; Chisox top Cubs, 7th W in row
CHICAGO (AP) — José Abreu hit three home runs a day after going deep twice, and the Chicago White Sox again powered past the Cubs in a 7-4 victory Saturday night for their seventh straight win.
Rosario, Sano back stingy Dobnak as Twins beat Royals 7-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Twins' Eddie Rosario and Miguel Sano have seen Royals starter Brady Singer three times in the last three weeks.
Anderson throws 3-hitter for 1st CG as Giants top Dbacks 5-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Anderson pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, overshadowing a record-tying night for Zac Gallen as the streaking San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5…
Bellinger homers in 9th as Dodgers defeat Rockies 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger didn't know until first base umpire Bill Miller signaled home run that he had given the surging Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-3 victory over the slumping Colorado Rockies on Saturday nig…
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…