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Basin Sports Schedule: Sept. 1-8, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The school year and fall competition have already started to kick off in the Columbia Basin. Check ou…
Acuna homers to lead Braves past Phillies 5-2 in first of 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a two-run homer to put the Atlanta Braves ahead for good in a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Atlético says 2 group members test positive for coronavirus
MADRID (AP) — Two members of Atlético Madrid's group set to travel to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday — the first pandemic-related setback among clubs p…
In DC, city of gridlock, tarp stymies Nationals grounds crew
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it rained in the top of the sixth inning of the Washington Nationals' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, it really poured on the infield dirt, because the grounds crew had trouble …
Thunder keep Wizards winless in bubble with 121-103 win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Darius Bazley scored a career-high 23 points off the bench, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 121-103 on Sunday to keep the Wizards the only winless team inside the …
Capitals beat Bruins to earn East 3 seed, face Isles next
TORONTO (AP) — T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson scored, Braden Holtby made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in round-robin play Sunday to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and …
Referees group has agreement with NFL on virus protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL Referees Association has reached an agreement with the NFL for health protections along with a program allowing game and replay officials to opt out of the season.
Willian says 'time has now come' to leave Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Brazil forward Willian used his 32nd birthday to announce that the “time has now come” to leave Chelsea.
Pirates' IF Evans out for the year after collision
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates utility infielder Phil Evans will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a concussion and fracturing his jaw in a collision with teammate Gregory Polanco in foul terri…
Reds' youngest fan? Sonogram among 'spectators' at games
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — This surprise baby reveal was a home run.
Pirates-Cardinals game slated for Monday postponed
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will not travel to St. Louis on Sunday and the opening game of their three-game series with the Cardinals has been postponed while St. Louis deals with a COVID-19 outbreak.
NBA fines Draymond Green $50,000 for Devin Booker comments
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s suggestion for Devin Booker’s future did not amuse the NBA.
Washington activates linebacker Reuben Foster off PUP list
The Washington Football Team activated linebacker Reuben Foster off the physically unable to perform list Sunday ahead of the start of the first on-field training camp workouts.
Mets' Wacha goes on IL with right shoulder inflammation
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Wacha has been placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation three starts into his one-year contract with the New York Mets.
Former Colts receiver Chester Rogers signs with Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) — Wide receiver Chester Rogers signed with the Miami Dolphins, providing a reinforcement at a position where two players earlier opted out for the season.
Celtic, Red Star get home games in Champions League prelims
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Former European champions Celtic and Red Star Belgrade got home advantage when pairings were drawn Sunday for single-leg games in the Champions League first qualifying round.