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Apple Cup headlines opening weekend for Washington programs
MOSES LAKE — Week one of college football is here, and your favorite Washington programs are hitting the gridiron.…
Mike Trout calls for daily virus testing in return to Angels
Mike Trout remains skeptical about the wisdom of completing the full baseball season amid the coronavirus outbreak, and the Los Angeles Angels' three-time AL MVP would like to see the addition of daily testing to t…
No Butler, no problem as Miami Heat beat Celtics 111-106
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — With or without Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat felt they needed to send a message to the Boston Celtics.
Reyes backs Bieber pitching with homer in 4-2 Indians win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Shane Bieber overcame two solo home runs to pitch into the eighth inning, Franmil Reyes hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 win over the …
Warren's hot hand sends Pacers past Magic for 3rd straight
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — T.J. Warren scored 32 points, tying Jermaine O'Neal's franchise record for most in a three-game span, to send the Indiana Pacers past the Orlando Magic 120-109 on Tuesday for their thi…
#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…
Congressional group wants Landis name pulled from MVP plaque
NEW YORK (AP) — A group of House Democrats called Tuesday for the name of former baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to be pulled off future Most Valuable Player plaques, an idea endorsed by several playe…
Vandersloot, Stevens help Sky beat Wings 82-79
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Azura Stevens had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot added 14 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 82-79 on Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: COVID-stricken Cards shuffle roster, Soto a go
A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday:
LA Rams start scouting apprenticeship for minorities, women
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have started a scouting apprenticeship program designed to boost the aspirations of minority and female candidates for football scouting jobs.
Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new players
MIAMI (AP) — Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating.
Maddon: Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again for Angels this year
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this season for the Los Angeles Angels after straining his right forearm in his second start, manager Joe Maddon says.
Aye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers spark
TORONTO (AP) — The C’s have it: Crosby and Connor, that is.
California prosecutors ask NFL to take down shooting video
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors on Tuesday asked the NFL to remove a video produced as part of the league's Inspire Change campaign, saying it misrepresents the circumstances leading to the fatal s…
Booker's buzzer-beater keeps Suns unbeaten in the bubble
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker made a turnaround jumper over Paul George as time expired, capping a 35-point performance and giving the Phoenix Suns a 117-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tu…
Emerging young stars stand out at MLS tournament
Philadelphia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson has played so well in his brief MLS career that he's now fodder for the European soccer rumor mill.