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MOSES LAKE — After the winningest season in program history, the Moses Lake Mavericks (11-1) are looking to hit th…
Lillard scores 61 as Blazers beat Mavericks 134-131
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard tied his career high with 61 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 134-131 on Tuesday night to move into eighth place in the Western Conferenc…
First-round back-to-backs favor NHL teams with 2 top goalies
After a season of splitting goaltending duties to keep them rested for the playoffs, Bruce Cassidy knew several months off had cut into that well-planned advantage for the Boston Bruins.
Spurs keep playoff hopes alive with 123-105 win over Rockets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Spurs aren’t out of it yet.
Coaches' emotions on edge as pandemic questions linger
Indiana coach Tom Allen was heartbroken. Kansas State’s Chris Klieman doesn't know if he will be, too, eventually, but said he wants to keep his players on campus.
Chargers' Lynn reveals he had coronavirus on 'Hard Knocks'
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — It didn't take long for “Hard Knocks: Los Angeles” to reveal its first major surprise of the season as Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said he had coronavirus during the offseason.
Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jon Lester and the Cubs didn't let another of 2020's distractions slow them one bit.
FC Dallas, Nashville SC prepare to restart the MLS season
Having watched the MLS is Back tournament from afar because of coronavirus cases, FC Dallas and Nashville SC are grateful for the chance to play again when they meet Wednesday for the resumption of Major League Soc…
Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge
President Donald Trump on Monday joined a U.S. senator and a number of coaches calling to save the college football season from a pandemic-forced shutdown as supporters pushed the premise that the players are safer…
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MLB: Astros coach receives 20-game suspension, Laureano six
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros hitting coach Álex Cintrón received a 20-game suspension and a fine Tuesday for his role in a benches-clearing brawl at Oakland, while Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano was g…
College football players left in limbo as seasons get pushed
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is ready to play football next month.
Solak gets 3 singles, 3 RBIs as Rangers beat Mariners 4-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nick Solak singled three times and drove in three runs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Gyorko's blast helps Brewers rally to beat Twins 6-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jedd Gyorko blasted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday.
AP Source: Pac-12 Conference cancels fall football season, postpones all sports until Jan. 1 because of COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — AP Source: Pac-12 Conference cancels fall football season, postpones all sports until Jan. 1 because of COVID-19.
Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials
Madison Daily Leader, Aug. 5