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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…
Bordeaux and Nantes draw 0-0 in French league's opening game
PARIS (AP) — Nantes was held to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Bordeaux in the first game of the French league season on Friday.
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg might require surgery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis on his throwing hand after seeing a nerve specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday.
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.
Royals' Salvy Perez goes on IL with lingering vision problem
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez on the injured list with lingering vision problems and recalled Randy Rosario to add a left-handed arm in the bullpen ahead of their three-game serie…
Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Protecting Drew Lock is
Siakam scores 26, Raptors trounce Nets for 3-0 series lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-92 Friday to take the first 3-0 lead in a playoff series in franchise history.
The Latest: Nebraska athletics announces furloughs, pay cuts
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
LaGuardia Airport rail link gets initial approval from FAA
NEW YORK (AP) — A $2 billion plan to build an elevated train link connecting New York City with LaGuardia Airport through an intermediate stop is the best alternative to improve traffic delays, federal regulators s…
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…
Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Kennedy had plenty of reasons to opt out of college football even as the Southeastern Conference prepares for its league-only season.
The Latest: Arizona reports 20% increase in deaths this year
PHOENIX — Arizona has reported a 20% increase in deaths in the first seven months of this year.
UConn's Stevens retires with 3 NCAA field hockey titles
STORRS, Conn (AP) — Nancy Stevens, who led UConn to three national titles in becoming the winningest coach in NCAA field hockey history, retired Friday.
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.
Judge accepts Loughlin’s plea deal in college bribery scheme
BOSTON (AP) — “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin must serve two months in prison and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, must serve five months for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get their tw…
In need of scoring help, Blue Jackets could be ready to deal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets played through a rash of injuries to put together another respectable season and earn a franchise-record fourth straight playoff appearance.