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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 …
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.
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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.
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.
Gronkowski looks like old self with Brady-led Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A refreshed Rob Gronkowski is back on the practice field with Tom Brady, sweating in the hot Florida sun, preparing for the duo’s first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
LSU QB Brennan aims to validate upheld commitment, patience
LSU quarterback Myles Brennan is well on his way to becoming a poster boy for upheld commitments and delayed gratification.
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Davidson's pinch-hit slam sends Reds past Cardinals, 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Matt Davidson delivered a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night.