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Eagles suffer close loss in season opener
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1) suffered their first loss of the season and in conference play after …
Lightning beat Bruins 3-2, improve to 2-0 in seeding round
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Johnson scored the tiebreaking goal with 87 seconds left to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday and send the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins to their second…
Document sheds light on shooting death of basketball recruit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — College basketball recruit Fedonta White pleaded with friends to help him survive after being shot in an altercation at a house party on the outskirts of Santa Fe.
76ers guard Simmons leaves game with left knee injury
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ben Simmons left Philadelphia's game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in the third quarter with a left knee injury and did not return.
NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growth
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans to create the first NBA Foundation that will work to spur economic growth in the Black…
Magic's Gordon hurt, Raptors continue to roll in 109-99 win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet had 21 points and 10 assists, and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 109-99 on Wednesday night.
Parker, Gray lead Sparks to 86-75 win over Fever
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Candace Parker had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Chelsea Gray scored 16 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night.
WR Stefon Diggs embracing fresh start with Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Stefon Diggs has a new beginning with the Buffalo Bills.
TCU's Patterson sorry for repeating racial slur to player
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU football coach Gary Patterson apologized for himself Tuesday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings.
Wright direction: Standout senior guard returns to Colorado
McKinley Wright IV will be back for season No. 4 with the Colorado Buffaloes.
Seager hits 200th HR, Mariners outlast Trout, Angels 7-6
SEATTLE (AP) — Scorching slugger Kyle Seager hit a three-run homer, rookie Kyle Lewis stayed hot with an RBI single, and the Seattle Mariners overcame two home runs by Mike Trout to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 …
Oklahoma mayor alleges threats by state lawmaker over masks
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The mayor of an Oklahoma City suburb alleges she was threatened by a state lawmaker because of a mandate she issued requiring bar and restaurant workers to wear masks in an effort to slow the s…
Jets' Williamson overcame 'dark places' on road to comeback
NEW YORK (AP) — Disappointment and anger hit Avery Williamson in waves last season, vivid reminders that he couldn't get out on the field and play the game he loves.
The Latest: LPGA reports no positive COVID tests
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Porter posts 2nd straight 30-point game, Nuggets beat Spurs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday.
Williams, Brown leads Celtics to 149-115 rout of Nets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 21 points, Robert Williams had a career-high 18 points in 19 minutes, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 149-115 on Wednesday night without All-St…