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ACH Warriors claim sixth in state
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee Hartline Warriors concluded their 2026 season with a sixth place finish in the WIAA 1B …
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…
Higher-risk NFL coaches not punting on season of COVID
Danny Smith will turn 67 in the middle of this pandemic-altered NFL season, an age that has put Pittsburgh's special teams coordinator at higher risk for harm from the coronavirus.
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.
Houston Dynamo, Dallas FC play to scoreless draw
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo outshot FC Dallas 17-7 in a scoreless draw Friday night.
Nate Sudfeld now holds important backup QB spot for Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nate Sudfeld has watched the backup quarterback play important playoff games for the Philadelphia Eagles each of the past three seasons.
No slams, but Machado, Padres end Astros' 8-game win streak
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There were no flashy grand slams for the San Diego Padres, just a gritty, grind-em-out effort from the bullpen after Garrett Richards lasted only two innings.
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…
Ozuna hits 2 HRs, Braves rough up Nola, Phillies 11-2
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves don't look like they are missing two of their best hitters.
Defending champion Blues found trouble in bubble
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues were managing their pursuit of a repeat well, carrying the best record in the Western Conference with largely the same roster.
On hold: Fall athletes try to assess future
Devin Meyrer has the same feelings as many athletes in conferences that have seen their fall seasons postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. He understands why the decision was made, but he isn't sure whether it…
Soler, Dozier power Royals to 7-2 victory over Twins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals knew they would need somebody to step up when Salvador Perez went on the injured list earlier in the day with a mysterious eye ailment that had caused the star catcher to have som…
Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics love to swing their way to early leads, and then pile up more runs whenever they can.
Syracuse confident but wary as football season nears
Syracuse coach Dino Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic.
Fit and ready, Rams' Whitworth back for another season at 38
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth gets the needling phone calls and texts regularly from his friends. They're all wondering why their 38-year-old buddy is still strapping on pads and a helmet in the Cal…