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Moses Lake Roundup final results
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup has concluded, bringing together the best of the Columbia River Circuit. …
Tatum scores 33 points; Celtics rout 76ers to take 2-0 lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-101 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
Dolphins LB Biegel sidelined with torn Achilles tendon
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins linebacker Vince Biegel was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn right Achilles tendon.
Bregman leaves game with apparent leg injury
DENVER (AP) — Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman left Wednesday night’s game against Colorado with an apparent leg injury.
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses anti-gay slur on air
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used an anti-gay slur on air during Cincinnati's game Wednesday night and later left the broadcast after apologizing.
Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards
CHICAGO (AP) — David Bote hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh and final inning, Adbert Alzolay pitched five solid innings in his season debut, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on We…
Johnson hits 6 3s, sets rookie record in Mystics' win
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Stella Johnson set a Washington rookie record with six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points, Myisha Hines-Allen added 23 points, and the Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 98-91 on Wedne…
NCAA moves toward free year of eligibility for fall athletes
College athletes who play fall sports, including football, will be given a free year of eligibility no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months if an NCAA recommendation is approved later this week.
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses gay slur on air
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used a gay slur during the broadcast of Cincinnati's game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, spoiling Pache's debut
ATLANTA (AP) — The planned major league debut for Braves top prospect Cristian Pache will have to wait.
Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche spent the first three games of their series against Arizona trying to solve a hot goalie.
Clippers without Beverley in Game 2 because of calf injury
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Beverley missed Game 2 of the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round series against Dallas, leaving Los Angeles without one of its top defenders against Luka Doncic.
Lightning, Bruins, Avalanche advance in Stanley Cup playoffs
TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated Columbus from the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games Wednesday, overcoming a late two-goal deficit and beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 on Brayden Point’s goal 5:12 int…
Goff boosts athleticism, hopes to be more elusive with Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff has always seemed slightly amused whenever he's asked about his fitness. This son of a professional baseball player has been a star quarterback for practically his entire lif…
Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, DH planned for Sept. 4
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rain.
Lightning, Bruins advance in Stanley Cup playoffs
TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated Columbus from the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games Wednesday, overcoming a late two-goal deficit and beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 on Brayden Point’s goal 5:12 int…