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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…
Marlins' Rojas homers in return from COVID; Miami tops Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game skid by beating the Washington Nationals 3-2 …
TCU QB Max Duggan out after tests reveal health issue
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU starting quarterback Max Duggan could miss at least the start of the season because of a previously undetected, life-long health issue that was revealed during preseason testing and has…
No fans allowed at West Virginia's opener due to pandemic
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's season opener next month will be held without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic, the university announced Thursday.
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus
Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic.
LA Galaxy sign G Jonathan Klinsmann, son of ex-USMNT coach
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy have signed goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former U.S. men's national team head coach and German soccer great Jürgen Klinsmann.
Indians' Francona undergoes procedure, not ready to manage
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona underwent a scheduled medical procedure for a gastrointestinal ailment on Friday and will likely miss the team's three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Flyers head into 2nd round of East playoffs with Game 6 win
TORONTO (AP) — Flyers goalie Carter Hart grew up rooting for Carey Price and was thrilled to met his goalie idol this season. Beating the Canadiens and getting congratulated by Price in the handshake line felt so m…
Phillies bolster bullpen in trades with Yankees, Red Sox
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox.
Padres place Pomeranz on IL with strained left shoulder
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, retroactive to Wednesday.
Wednesday Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl's long climb back to the starting rotation is complete. Kuhl pitched five effective innings for his first win in more than two years, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Milwaukee B…
Blue Jays beat Rays 6-5 in 10 for 6th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a run during the 10th inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays win their sixth consecutive game, 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday nigh…
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…
Red Sox beat Orioles 8-5 for season-high third straight win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez homered to provide Boston an early lead, and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 Friday night for their season-high third straight victory.
Longoria's 300th homer propels Giants past Diamondbacks 6-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria hit his 300th home run, Wilmer Flores added a two-run shot and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Friday night.