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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. “…
Inside Texas: Rangers open new park in 1-0 win over Rockies
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Rangers now get to play inside deep in the heart — and heat — of Texas. They're 1-0 under their new roof.
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating t…
If college football is played, will bowls be salvaged, too?
College football leaders are in the process of piecing together plans for a regular season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MATCHDAY: Inter needs win at Genoa to keep title hopes alive
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Williamson returns to bubble, as others dealing with issues
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson is back in the NBA bubble, after tending to a family situation.
Kepler hits 2 HR, Twins power past White Sox 10-5 in opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 on Friday night in the clubs’ first game of a 60-game season shortened by the…
Dealing ace: Bieber strikes out 14 as Indians win opener 2-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber is only 25, and that hardly seems fair. He's already an All-Star MVP, and it might not be too early to call him an ace.
Wednesday Sports in Brief
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NCAA football oversight asks board for time on fall sports
The NCAA football oversight committee is asking the association’s Board of Governors to avoid making a decision soon on whether to conduct fall championships as college sports tries to find a path to play through t…
NWSL's virus protocols successful as tournament final nears
As Portland Thorns coach Mark Parsons got ready to head home after his team was eliminated from the Challenge Cup, he said he was honestly surprised the National Women's Soccer League pulled off the tournament.
Zion Williamson lawyer asks judge to disregard affidavit
Lawyers for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson asked a federal judge in North Carolina on Friday to disregard an affidavit alleging a $400,000 payment was made to Williamson's family before the former Duke…
Baker wins debut, Astros top M's in 1st game post sign scam
HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker has managed thousands of games in his big league career, and none were quite like his debut with the scandal-ridden Houston Astros.
Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson’s grand slam, sen…
Five months late, Chinese Super League starts season
BEIJING (AP) — Eight-time champions Guangzhou Evergrande will finally have an opportunity to begin defense of their Chinese Super League soccer title on Saturday — more than five months late.
Former UConn Final Four starter Stanley Robinson dies at 32
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former UConn basketball player Stanley Robinson has died of unknown causes at a family residence in Birmingham. He was 32.