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Mavericks cross country team ready to take the next step
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks cross country team are gearing up for another successful season, as they loo…
White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez wants to stay in left
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.
LeVert scores 22, Nets beat Kings to clinch playoff berth
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the patchwork Brooklyn Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Sacramento Kings 119…
Brown leads Lynx to 4th straight win beating Fever 87-80
BRADENTON, Fla, (AP) — Lexie Brown scored a career-high 26 points with nine assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx used a second quarter surge to beat the Indiana Fever 87-80 on Friday night.
LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards off
A look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:
Entire Cubs-Cards series postponed after more positive tests
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis at Busch Stadium was postponed Friday night after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavir…
Brazil soccer's Serie A begins as COVID-19 deaths at 100,000
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's main national soccer championship begins on Saturday after a three-month delay on the same day the South American nation is expected to reach the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVI…
Washington releases RB Guice after domestic violence arrest
The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice on Friday after he was charged in multiple domestic violence incidents.
Texas Tech AD apologizes to team after firing Stollings
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt publicly apologized Friday to players on the women's basketball team for what they experienced under fired coach Marlene Stollings.
The Latest: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence considered opting out
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Minus stars, Nets clinch playoff spot in victory over Kings
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the patchwork Brooklyn Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Sacramento Kings 119…
NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focus
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer.
Chargers' Tyrod Taylor maintains same mentality as starter
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Tyrod Taylor understands why many may compare his opportunity with the Los Angeles Chargers to the one he had in Cleveland two years ago. But the veteran quarterback sees many differences.
MATCHDAY: Barca-Napoli, Bayern-Chelsea in Champions League
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday with the remaining Champions League last-16 games:
Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker Ellis
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday.
A's players, staff support coach after gesture, no penalty
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball has been in touch with the Oakland Athletics about their bench coach making a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute following a win over the Texas Rangers.