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Cougars plan to reload for this season
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars are deep in their preparations for their second season under Head Coach Brent Cox. As …
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Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Soaked in sweat and doused in water, the Portland Timbers hoisted the MLS is Back trophy at midfield and then headed toward a giant TV screen filled with fans cheering from afar.
Antetokounmpo ejected for headbutting Wizards player
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from Milwaukee's game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night after the NBA MVP headbutted Moritz Wagner.
Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10th
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bo Bichette, Travis Shaw and the wandering Toronto Blue Jays felt just fine in their new nest.
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.
Votto's double in 10th lifts Reds over streaking Royals 6-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning Tuesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds blew another late lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Healthy Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st win
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer showed no effects of hamstring trouble, navigating heavy traffic early for his first win this season, and Trea Turner hit a record-breaking leadoff homer to help the Washington National…
The Latest: LPGA confirms Buick LPGA Shanghai is canceled
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White Sox break through early, beat Tigers 8-4
DETROIT (AP) — Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Chicago White Sox snapped Detroit's four-game wining streak with an 8-4 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night.
Point scores in 5th OT as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Brayden Point scored 10:27 into the fifth overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history.
LEADING OFF: Indians restrict Clevinger, Plesac; Stanton out
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Lightning outlast Blue Jackets 3-2 in 5 OT thriller
TORONTO (AP) — By the time he launched the last shot, Brayden Point was just trying to do anything he could to end the fourth-longest game in NHL history.
Lillard pours in 61 to lift Blazers past Mavs, 134-131
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard is simply willing the Portland Trail Blazers toward the postseason.
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…
McCoughtry scores 20, Aces beat Fever for 5th straight win
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Angel McCoughtry scored 20 points, Jackie Young added 17 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 98-79 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.