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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
The Latest: China battles virus outbreak in Xinjiang region
BEIJING — China reported more than 100 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus on Wednesday as the country continues to battle an outbreak in Xinjiang.
Tsutsugo gets key hit as Rays beat Braves 5-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a two-run single during Tampa Bay's five-run third inning, and the Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Two homers, a deft dive to score another run, and a couple smooth-as-ever defensive plays. Vintage Javier Báez, in time to keep the Cubs' surge going.
Powers scores career-high 27, Mystics beat Sun 94-89
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Aerial Powers scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting and the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 94-89 on Tuesday night in a rematch of the 2019 Finals.
LEADING OFF: Yanks-O's open patchwork series; Marlins off
A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday:
New Vikings DT Pierce, asthma sufferer, opts out of season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic turned life around the world upside down just as Michael Pierce
Sonny Milano gets 2-year extension, stays with Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left wing Sonny Milano has agreed to a two-year, $3.4 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.
States resist mask rules as Midwest virus uptick stirs alarm
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The baseball season descended deeper into crisis Tuesday, states like Mississippi and South Carolina cast about for more hospital beds, and governors in some of the hardest-hit places staunchl…
Tigers' bullpen sharp in 4-3 win over Royals
DETROIT (AP) — Jonathan Schoop and Christin Stewart each hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
2 more HRs, 3 unearned runs help Blue Jays drop Nats to 1-4
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Series champion Washington Nationals are 1-4 after losing three games in a row. Normally? Not a big deal. Matters more in a 60-game, pandemic-shortened season.
Jets' Gase: Both teams benefited from Adams trade to Seattle
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Gase is moving on and mostly taking the high road.
Zion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans' opener
Zion Williamson returned to New Orleans Pelicans practice for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday night and coach Alvin Gentry said the NBA’s top overall draft pick might play when the club resumes its se…
Cardinals RHP Mikolas out for season with forearm surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will have season-ending surgery to repair a tendon in his strained right forearm, creating an opening in the rotation.
Loomis: Virus uncertainty doesn't alter Saints' high goals
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis doesn’t expect the unusual circumstances surrounding this pandemic-altered NFL season to dampen expectations for a team seeking a fourth-straight playoff appe…
Carolina Panthers lose punter Palardy to torn ACL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost punter Michael Palardy for the season because of a knee injury.