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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 …
AP investigation: Players describe bullying within Oregon State women's volleyball. Many quit, 2 contemplated suicide.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — AP investigation: Players describe bullying within Oregon State women's volleyball. Many quit, 2 contemplated suicide.
6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus
MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus p…
Darvish shines as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish and Craig Kimbrel looked like they did at the end of last year.
Cardinals contact tracer finds 'tricky balance' in new role
St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Moisés Rodríguez has been expecting the news that came down Friday.
OU's Riley extended through 2025, will earn average of $7.5M
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley will earn an average of more than $7.5 million a year under a contract extension through the 2025 season.
College football cancellations or postponements
The number of canceled or postponed games as of Wednesday night, according to Associated Press research.
Orlando City uses shootout to oust LAFC in MLS tourney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — João Moutinho scored on a header in the 90th minute to tie the match and Nani scored the deciding goal in a penalty shootout, and Orlando City beat Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals …
Taurasi has 20 points, 10 assists; Mercury beat Aces 102-95
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi had 22 points and 10 assists, Skylar Diggins-Smith also scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Mercury never trailed in a 102-95 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night.
Harvey Updyke, 'Bama fan who poisoned trees at Auburn, dies
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Harvey Updyke, the overzealous University of Alabama football fan who poisoned landmark oak trees at archrival Auburn University and went to jail after bragging about it on a radio show, has di…
DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career.
Yanks' Chapman returns from virus; Kahnle needs Tommy John
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman has been cleared to return to the New York Yankees following a bout with the coronavirus, but reliever Tommy Kahnle likely needs Tommy John surgery.
NCAA to allow players to support causes with uniform patches
The NCAA announced Thursday college athletes in all sports will be permitted to wear patches on their uniforms to support social justice issues.
White Sox bring up 2B prospect Nick Madrigal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox promoted second baseman Nick Madrigal on Friday, adding one of their top prospects to the roster.
Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego State
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft.
Georgia transfer Howard immediately eligible at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia forward Rodney Howard has been granted immediate eligibility following his transfer to state rival Georgia Tech.