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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 …
Judge sentences ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach to 90 days in jail plus probation for lying in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Judge sentences ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach to 90 days in jail plus probation for lying in Nassar-related case.
In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is quite wild
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA’s bubble.
Mamukelashvili opts out of NBA draft, returns to Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has opted out of the NBA draft and is returning to Seton Hall for his senior year.
Angels' Ohtani wants to keep pitching despite arm troubles
SEATTLE (AP) — Shohei Ohtani still wants to be a two-way player for the Los Angeles Angels despite having another season cut short on the mound due to arm troubles.
Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend
The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.
WCC institutes new rule to increase diversity
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The West Coast Conference is implementing a new rule aimed at increasing diversity in hiring for key positions.
TCU chancellor: Patterson apologizes for use of racial slur
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU’s chancellor said football coach Gary Patterson apologized Monday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings.
WNBA Capsules
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi and Brttney Griner each scored 22 points and Phoenix beat the Chicago Sky 96-86 on Thursday night for the Mercury’s fourth straight win.
Belt's 3-run homer lifts Giants over Rockies 4-3
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Belt extended his success against Colorado starter Jon Gray with a three-run homer and a double to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Petry's goal in 3rd lifts Canadiens past Penguins again
TORONTO (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens weren’t even supposed to be here.
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.
Spuds 2-2; Riverdogs drop doubleheader in weekend summer baseball play
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Spuds picked up a pair of wins over St. Maries last weekend as the two squads matched up for the fifth and sixth times this summer. The Spuds took a 14-8 win to open up the doubl…
Toews' 2nd goal breaks late tie, Blackhawks beat Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Highmore tied the score with 5:47 left in the third period, and Jonathan Toews got his second of the game 4 1/2 minutes later to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Edmon…
COVID-19 quarantine lapses often start at the top Down Under
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — From a renowned rugby league coach eating lunch at an Italian restaurant in Sydney to an Aussie rules great playing tennis with Australia’s Fed Cup captain across the country in Perth, hi…