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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. “…
United, Chelsea into CL; Bournemouth, Watford down from EPL
Manchester United and Chelsea qualified for the Champions League at the expense of Leicester on a frantic final day of the Premier League season on Sunday, while Bournemouth and Watford were relegated to end five-y…
Giants beat Dodgers 3-1, gain split of season-opening series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mauricio Dubon singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday night.
Porcello flops in Mets debut, Swanson's 5 RBIs lead Braves
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Porcello was staggered in his New York Mets debut by Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves.
Sporting KC denies Vancouver's upset bid, advances on PKs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tim Melia made two saves during the penalty shootout, Gianluca Busio scored the deciding penalty and Sporting Kansas City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on penalties after the sides …
Fernandes caps Man U revival with CL spot, denying Leicester
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Six months ago, when the coronavirus outbreak was a distant concern for English football, some things seemed more certain in the Premier League.
Pirates manager Shelton argues through mask, gets 1st ML win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Derek Shelton staged baseball’s first major, socially distanced umpire argument, then got his first victory as a big league manager as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on S…
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series champion Washington Nationals stood six feet apart along the first base line and watched as a banner commemorating their title was raised, then took a knee alongside the New York Ya…
Oklahoma to face Missouri State week early Aug. 29
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has moved its football opener against Missouri State up a week to Saturday, Aug. 29.
Ronaldo's impact was decisive for Juve's 9th straight title
ROME (AP) — It's no exaggeration to say that Cristiano Ronaldo had more of an impact on Juventus’ record-extending ninth straight Serie A title than anyone else.
NYCFC upsets Toronto FC 3-1, advances to MLS quarterfinals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jesús Medina scored in the fifth minute, Valentín Castellanos doubled the lead early in the second half and Maxi Moralez provided the clinching goal late as New York City FC beat Toron…
Miami Marlins postpone trip home amid fear of virus outbreak
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins scratched right-hander Jose Urena from his scheduled start Sunday in Philadelphia and delayed their postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible coronavirus outbreak within the t…
College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic
Baseball has begun its coronavirus-delayed season with limited long-distance travel and no fans in the stands.
Blue Jays will play first home game in Buffalo Aug. 11
TORONTO (AP) — The displaced Toronto Blue Jays won’t start playing in Buffalo until Aug. 11.
Story hits 2 HRs after Kluber exit, Rockies top Rangers 5-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trevor Story's big day for Colorado back home in Texas came after a big downer for his hometown team.
Astros' Verlander out at least two weeks with forearm strain
HOUSTON (AP) — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has a strained right forearm and will be shut down for at least two weeks.