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ACH Warriors claim sixth in state
YAKIMA — The Almira/Coulee Hartline Warriors concluded their 2026 season with a sixth place finish in the WIAA 1B …
Simmons had enlightening offseason despite no new contract
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A breakout 2019 season garnered Justin Simmons his first All-Pro nod and the Denver Broncos’ franchise tag. So, he was counting on two things in the offseason: laying low and signing a big c…
Penn St's Parsons, Miami's Rousseau, Purdue's Moore opt out
Penn State All-American Micah Parsons and two more college stars announced Thursday they are opting out of the coming college football season, which is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, and looking towa…
Notre Dame opens ACC play against Duke, won't play Navy
Notre Dame opens its season as an Atlantic Coast Conference football member against visiting Duke on Sept. 12 and won’t face Navy for the first time in more than nine decades as part of the ACC’s reconfigured sched…
Leonard's 29 points lead Clippers past Mavericks, 126-111
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 on Thursday night in a possible playoff preview.
Notre Dame transfer QB Jurkovec can play for BC in 2020
BOSTON (AP) — Notre Dame transfer Phil Jurkovec will be able to play quarterback at Boston College this season, if there is one, after receiving an immediate eligibility waiver from the NCAA.
Alabama's Petty announces his return for senior season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama guard John Petty Jr. is staying in school instead of entering the NBA draft.
Flames beat Jets 4-0 in Game 4, win qualifying round series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett each scored a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in Game 4 on Thursday night to win their qualifying round series.
Mercury, Taurasi rise in 96-86 win over Sky
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner each scored 22 points and Phoenix beat the Chicago Sky 96-86 on Thursday night for the Mercury's fourth straight win.
Yelich hits inside-the-park homer, Brewers beat White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich hit his first career inside-the-park homer and walked four times, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Thursday night.
A's coach apologizes for apparent Nazi salute
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson has apologized for raising his arm during a postgame celebration in what looked like a Nazi salute.
Nani has 2 goals and Orlando holds off Minnesota 3-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nani scored a pair of first-half goals and Orlando City advanced to the MLS is Back tournament title match with a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Thursday night.
Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jonathan Villar hit a first-pitch leadoff homer to spark a robust offensive performance by the Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Thursday night to complete a startling four-game swe…
Dubois caps hat trick in OT, Blue Jackets put Leafs on brink
TORONTO (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois got his third goal of the game 18:24 into overtime, finishing the Columbus Blue Jackets comeback from three goals down to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday night and take…
Harden's 39 help Rockets past short-handed Lakers 113-97
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — James Harden had 39 points and 12 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-97 victory on Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without LeBron James.
Dbacks beat Astros 5-4 on Calhoun's double in ninth
PHOENIX (AP) — Kole Calhoun lined a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday night to win their first series of the season.