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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. “…
No Beal, Wall or Bertans for long-shot Wizards in NBA return
The Washington Wizards won’t have Bradley Beal, John Wall or Davis Bertans when the NBA returns amid the coronavirus pandemic -- and so the assumption is they won’t have much chance of making the playoffs, either.
76ers counting on healthy Embiid, Simmons for title push
Joel Embiid “hated the idea” of returning to play at Walt Disney World.
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Rockets poised to make deep playoff run after delays
It took some time, but the Houston Rockets finally have their two stars back and are focused on making a deep run in the playoffs.
Thunder look to recapture February, March form in restart
The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the hottest teams in the NBA before the pandemic hit.
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BASEBALL
NBA-leading Bucks eager to recapture their pre-hiatus form
The Milwaukee Bucks believe they can build on the momentum they established while putting up the NBA’s best record before the pandemic-imposed hiatus — even if it has been months since they played a meaningful game.
Pacers playoff hopes could hinge on Oladipo's decision
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers are restarting this season the same way they opened it — fielding questions about Victor Oladipo's status.
MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players have the option of having a patch with “Black Lives Matter” or “United For Change” on a jersey sleeve on opening day of the pandemic-delayed season, and Washington Nati…
Former Steeler, NCAA wrestling champion Haselrig dies at 54
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlton Haselrig, a Pro Bowl right guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 1990s who is also the only wrestler in NCAA history to win six individual national championships, died Wednesday. …
Spain's perfect comeback tainted by outbreak in 2nd division
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer came within hours of pulling off the perfect comeback during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mets starter Marcus Stroman sidelined with torn calf muscle
NEW YORK (AP) — Now the New York Mets are down a second front-line starter.
Following lengthy layoff, Penguins Hornqvist ready to battle
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patience isn't a virtue that comes easy to Patric Hornqvist. It typically doesn't come at all.
Giants' Alyssa Nakken proved herself ready to coach on field
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken and Antoan Richardson took a walk to have a candid heart-to-heart chat, making their way around a back field at Scottsdale Stadium for close to 45 minutes one March day just befor…
Mountain East Conference delays start of fall sports
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — The Mountain East Conference is delaying the start of fall college sports competitions until at least Oct. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.