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Updated 5 hours, 38 minutes ago

Football set to start with Gridiron Guide

MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…

Updated 6 years ago
Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sure, Stephen Piscotty realizes there's a little bit of luck involved when it comes to hitting with the bases loaded and delivering not once but twice already during this coronavirus-shortened …

Updated 6 years ago
Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Instead of staying in a nearby hotel, the Los Angeles Dodgers are driving the 32 miles back and forth to Angel Stadium for the Freeway Series this weekend in another concession to the coronav…

Updated 6 years ago
Kelly, Calhoun lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1

PHOENIX (AP) — Merrill Kelly needed a string of good performances during summer camp just to make the Diamondbacks starting rotation. Three weeks into the season, he's looking like the team's ace.

Updated 6 years ago
Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the season after recovering from COVID-19, connecting during a nine-run burst in the first inning that sent the Houston Astros over the Sea…

Updated 6 years ago
Strasburg hurt as Nationals beat Orioles 15-3 for 'split'

BALTIMORE (AP) — Stephen Strasburg had a very short stint on a terribly long day for the Washington Nationals, who are struggling with injuries to key players in their effort to repeat as World Series champions.

Updated 6 years ago
Hartley's 24, Walker-Kimbrough's 20 lead Mercury by Dream

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Bria Hartley scored 24 points, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 20 points and five steals and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 96-80 on Friday night.

Updated 6 years ago
76ers close regular season by breezing past Rockets 134-96

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 18 points and the Philadelphia 76ers closed the regular season by trouncing the Houston Rockets 134-96 on Friday night.

Updated 6 years ago
Yelich three-run homer lifts Brewers past Cubs, 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the major league-leading Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Friday night.

Updated 6 years ago
Lynn tosses 2-hit complete game, Rangers beat Rockies 3-2

DENVER (AP) — Lance Lynn allowed hits to the first two batters in the first inning on the way to his first complete game in six years, Nick Solak homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Friday …

Updated 6 years ago
Cole posts 20th straight regular-season win, Yanks top Bosox

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to ever reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 10-3 F…

Updated 6 years ago
Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Friday…

Updated 6 years ago
Islanders play Trotz hockey, take 2-0 series lead on Caps

TORONTO (AP) — Long after Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway to restore the New York Islanders' lead, he and his teammates hemmed the Washington Capitals in their zone for a long shift that can wear an opponent dow…

Updated 6 years ago
Bryce Harper's RBI in ninth lifts Phillies past Mets 6-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper delivered another clutch hit and then waited for a video review to celebrate.

Updated 6 years ago
Man United in stern test vs 5-time Europa League champions

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — There's one way to find out if a team deserves to win the Europa League. Play Sevilla.

Updated 6 years ago
Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2

MIAMI (AP) — Jesus Aguilar drove in three runs, Jon Berti stole home and the NL East-leading Miami Marlins won their long-awaited, coronavirus-delayed home opener, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Friday night.