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Basin Sports Schedule: Sept. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — High school sports are back in full swing for the fall as athletes get back into competing for new he…
Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as NHL MVP finalists
The NHL Hart Trophy voters agreed with NHL players in selecting Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers as MVP award finalists.
US view: Empty stadiums in World Cup qualifying not all bad
The fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could benefit the U.S. soccer team when World Cup qualifying begins in North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Edmonton of the CFL decides to drop Eskimos, change its name
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name.
NFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmets
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
Villa beats Arsenal 1-0, out of EPL relegation zone
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with one match to play after beating Arsenal 1-0 on Tuesday.
Is a 60-game MLB season, shortest since 1878, legitimate?
George Will pondered the meaning of the shortest Major League Baseball season since 1878.
NFL facing unending series of questions, uncertain answers
In seven weeks, the NFL expects to kick off its 101st season with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Houston.
Rockies OF's dad with ALS sees his son play at home in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Sam Hilliard grew up going to Texas Rangers games as a kid with his dad, who two years ago was diagnosed with ALS.
Gonzaga's Petrusev to skip last 2 years, turn professional
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev announced Monday that he will pursue a professional career and not return for his final two years at Gonzaga, citing uncertainty about t…
Safe at home? Social distancing difficult around MLB plates
Just like his strong arm and limber legs, Joe Girardi made good use of his mouth over 15 seasons as a big league catcher. So much so that slugger Chili Davis once told him to shut it.
Coach pressed into backup goalkeeper duty for Thorns
Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play if needed as the team navigates the Challenge Cup tournament.
Dodgers option Gavin Lux, sign pitcher Jake McGee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Lux was expected to be the Dodgers' second baseman when summer camp started. But a late arrival and struggles at the plate mean he won't be with the team when the season opens Thursday.
WIAA releases revised calendar for 2020-21 athletics
RENTON — High school sports this fall are going to look different in the Columbia Basin, and statewide.
Big Bend volleyball coach discussed adjusting to later season next year
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s volleyball season moved from the first sport to begin to the last one to end after the Northwest Athletic Conference’…
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.