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Tigers fall in season opener to Omak
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (0-1) began their volleyball season at home against the Omak Pioneers, falling 3-0 to…
Bellinger sits, Dodgers still roll to 11-2 win over D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) — Reigning National League MVP Cody Bellinger had a leisurely night at the ballpark, lounging and cheering in the socially distanced stands with a few teammates after manager Dave Roberts decided the y…
Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2 in overtime in Game 1
TORONTO (AP) — Jeff Petry scored at 13:57 of overtime, Carey Price made 39 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their best-of-five qualifying round series.
Cowboys dump Forbath, clear path for 'Greg the Leg' Zuerlein
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys released Kai Forbath on Saturday, clearing the way for Greg Zuerlein to be their kicker in 2020.
Drop the puck for summer hockey: NHL playoffs get under way
TORONTO (AP) — Players watching the opening minutes of the first NHL game in several months marveled at the familiar feeling from half a continent away.
Pac-12 sets Sept. 26 start for 10-game football schedule
The Pac-12 set Sept. 26 as the start date Friday for its 10-game, conference-only football schedule, joining the Southeastern Conference in pushing back its season by three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
LEADING OFF: Reds-Tigers debut MLB's 7-inning doubleheaders
A look at what's happening in the majors today:
SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start
The powerhouse Southeastern Conference reconfigured its schedule Thursday to include only league games in 2020, a pandemic-forced decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in whi…
Williams, Parker lead Sky past Mystics 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Gabby Williams and Cheyenne Parker each scored 16 points, Courtney Vandersloot had a late steal, and the Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 88-86 on Saturday night.
Orioles extend Rays' skid to 4 with 5-4 win in 11 innings
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Pat Valaika singled in the winning run in the 11th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Tampa Bay 5-4 Saturday night to extend the Rays' losing streak to four games.
Valeri, Polo score in 2nd half, Timbers beat New Yor City FC
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Diego Valeri and Andy Polo came on in the second half to score key goals as the Portland Timbers defeated New York City FC 3-1 on Saturday night in the final quarterfinal match of the …
Padres' Hosmer on 10-day injured list with stomach ailment
DENVER (AP) — The San Diego Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a stomach ailment.
Manfred confident MLB can get through playoffs despite virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he's confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without being stopped by the coronavirus, though not every club might play all 60 ga…
The Latest: Duke says 25 returning athletes test positive
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Baby Trout: Angels' Mike, Jessica Trout welcome first child
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Three-time AL Most Valuable Player Mike Trout is now a first-time dad.
Nelson 3 hitless innings wins debut, Yanks' win 5th in row
NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Nelson was beaming.