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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. “…
Trump, Mariano Rivera mark Opening Day at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to help mark baseball's opening day with a group of Little League players at the White House on Thursday.
Dodgers ace Kershaw out with back issue, was starting opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw went on the injured list because of a back issue hours before he was scheduled to start Thursday night for Los Angeles against the San Francisco Giants on opening day …
Suns longshot for playoffs but relish bubble experience
The Suns will basically be eliminated from the playoffs the minute they step on the floor in Florida.
Kings enter NBA restart as long shot to end playoff drought
The Sacramento Kings understand they aren’t getting quite as much attention as the other contenders in the NBA bubble for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Leaner version of Jokic ready to carry load for Nuggets
The pictures on social media over the break revealed a leaner, more
Hurricanes' Hamilton misses camp practice; status unclear
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton didn’t practice Thursday and his status is unclear as the team prepares for the return to play next week.
Bears release TE Braunecker
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.
The Latest: Arizona scout dies of COVID-19 complications
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Lakers won't allow bubble to burst their championship push
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in rare form shortly before the coronavirus pandemic stopped the NBA season, and they're determined to find it again inside the bubble.
Cowboys, rookie WR Lamb agree on $14 million, 4-year deal
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed Thursday on a $14 million, four-year contract with $7.8 million guaranteed.
Mitchell, Gobert patching up rift for playoff-bound Jazz
The Utah Jazz had plenty on their plate over the hiatus.
Orioles, Maryland in talks about Blue Jays in Baltimore
TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland have had talks about the team sharing Oriole Park at Camden Yards with the displaced Toronto Blue Jays amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big league debuts to be made without family, friends on hand
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The moment that young right-hander Brady Singer steps onto the mound for the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Cleveland will no doubt be surreal, the culmination of a lifelong dream hatched…
Mariners sign Shaw, place Murphy on IL ahead of opener
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed right-handed pitcher Brian Shaw and placed catcher Tom Murphy on the 10-day injured list on Thursday in setting their 30-man roster for the start of the regular season.
AP source: MLB and players' union agree to 16-team playoffs for 2020, pending MLB owners' approval
NEW YORK (AP) — AP source: MLB and players' union agree to 16-team playoffs for 2020, pending MLB owners' approval.