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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 …
Ryu, 'pen team on 3-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Hyun-Jin Ryu combined with four relievers on a three-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the shorthanded Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Embiid gets 76ers past Wizards after Simmons hurts knee
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Washington Wizards 107-98 on Wednesday despite losing two-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a knee …
#WeAreUnited players reach out to California Gov. for help
A group of Pac-12 football players with the #WeAreUnited movement met with officials from the California governor’s office Tuesday to discuss concerns about their schools’ COVID-19 protocols and protecting their co…
Carleton, Brown have career nights, Lynx beat Liberty 92-66
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Bridget Carleton scored a career-high 25 points, Lexie Brown had a season-high 15 points and career-best seven steals, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 93-66 on Wednesday nigh…
LEADING OFF: Hitters slumping, cutdown day, Scherzer's exit
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
The Latest: AP Source: divisions to decide NCAA fall champs
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Verdugo, Chavis homer to back Pérez as Red Sox beat Rays 5-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Martín Pérez pitched out of trouble all night, and Alex Verdugo and Michael Chavis homered to help the Boston Red Sox stop a four-game skid Wednesday with a 5-0 victory over the slumping…
Petry gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd, Canadiens beat Penguins
TORONTO (AP) — Jeff Petry scored 5:33 into the third period as the Montreal Canadiens rallied from two goals down and beat Pittsburgh 4-3 in Game 3 on Wednesday night, pushing the Penguins to the brink of eliminati…
MATCHDAY: Sevilla takes on Roma in Europa League
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday in the Europa League round of 16:
No NBA draft yet as forward Yves Pons returns to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward Yves Pons has informed Tennessee he is returning for his senior season with the Volunteers rather than try his luck with the NBA draft.
Ga. Tech begins most unusual season with 2-a-day practices
ATLANTA (AP) — For Georgia Tech, this most unusual of seasons — assuming there is a season — began with two-a-day practices.
A's top Rangers 6-4, win 5th straight behind Olson's 2 HRs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson homered twice, Ramon Laureano also went deep and the surging Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Alabama gives OC Steve Sarkisian big raise, to $2.5 million
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will make $2.5 million a year under a new three-year deal reached after his flirtation with the Colorado head coaching job.
Scherzer exits; Porcello gets 150th win, Mets top Soto, Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is the type who is going to try to play if he possibly can, even on a tweaked right hamstring that prevents him from driving his lower body into his pitches.
Mostert weighed family issues before deciding to play
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Working out a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers wasn’t the only thing Raheem Mostert had to do before deciding whether to play football this season.