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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…
Texas Tech hires former player Gerlich as women's coach
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech announced Tuesday that Krista Gerlich, a former Lady Raiders assistant coach and player who helped the program win its only national championship in 1993, will be the new women's ba…
MATCHDAY: Inter takes on Sevilla in Europa League final
A look at Friday's Europa League final between Sevilla and Inter Milan:
Lamont: Connecticut applying soon for $300 weekly benefits
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Department of Labor will be applying “very soon” for a federal program that could lead to $300 in additional weekly unemployment benefits for certain recipients who've lost wo…
Struggling Alaska-Anchorage drops hockey, skiing, gymnastics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Anchorage will drop its men's hockey program and three other sports next year because of significant reductions in state funding, the university announced Wednesday.
Spezia promoted to Italy's Serie A for 1st time despite loss
Spezia was promoted to Italy's Serie A for the first time on Thursday.
Michigan junior OT Jalen Mayfield leaves to enter NFL draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan offensive tackle
Slugging A's beat D-backs 5-1 for eighth straight home win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Chapman and Matt Olson like to joke they don't usually hit home runs the same days.
2 positive tests in Mets organization; 2 games postponed
MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets received two positive tests for COVID-19 in their organization Thursday, Major League Baseball said, prompting the postponement of two games.
McBride's 25 points, Wilson's 21 lead Aces by Sun 99-78
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 25 points, A’ja Wilson added 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 99-78 on Thursday night.
Minnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick
The NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.
Clemson to play FCS opponent Citadel in Tigers' home opener
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will start its home season against Citadel on Sept. 19, filling the lone nonconference spot on its COVID-19 revamped schedule.
Frontier moves volleyball to spring, affirms fall football
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Frontier Conference is moving its volleyball schedule to the spring, the league's Council of Presidents announced Friday, while reaffirming plans for its NAIA schools in Montana to play foo…
PGA Tour postseason begins as LPGA finally gets a major
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Astros win 8th straight, pounding Rox with 2 5-run frames
DENVER (AP) — Abraham Toro homered in the second of two five-run innings by the Astros and Houston extended its major league-best winning streak to eight games with a 10-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thurs…
Berríos, Twins take series from Brewers with 7-1 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nerves didn't bother Ryan Jeffers in his big league debut. Minnesota's ballpark was empty, after all.