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Basin sports schedule, Sept. 15-22
MOSES LAKE — Basin sports are well underway, as many teams are already deep into their regular season slate. While…
Jays players headed to Florida, continue talks to play in TO
TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays are moving players to their spring training facility in Florida while they await word from the Canadian government about playing in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A's top draft pick Tyler Soderstrom gets $3.3M signing bonus
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed hitting catcher Tyler Soderstrom, selected 26th by the Oakland Athletics in the amateur draft, has agreed to a minor league contract with a $3.3 million signing bonus.
The Latest: Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie tests positive for virus
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Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season
SEATTLE (AP) — Dan Hughes will not coach the Seattle Storm during the 2020 WNBA season over concerns about his risk for severe illness if he were to contract COVID-19, the team said Monday.
MATCHDAY: Man United visits Brighton defending unbeaten run
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday:
Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton
One is a man of a million fedoras.
The Latest: Mets GM says multiple coronavirus cases for team
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A's sign top draft pick Soderstrom as well as fifth-rounder
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed their top draft pick, left-handed hitting catcher Tyler Soderstrom.
Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake opts out of 2020 season
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake is one of the first players to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.
The Latest: Cubs say 2 staffers test positive for COVID-19
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Getafe beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in Spanish league
MADRID (AP) — Jaime Mata scored in each half as Getafe defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Spanish league on Monday to move closer to a Champions League spot.
American de la Fuente, Barcelona reach 2-year extension
American winger Konrad de la Fuente and Barcelona have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season.
Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season
John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018.
American defender Miazga suspended for 3 matches after fight
American defender Matt Miazga will be suspended for Reading’s next three matches after getting into a fight with Derby’s Tom Lawrence following a 2-1 loss.
Schultz wins sweepstakes, top columnist in GSWA contest
ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Schultz of The Athletic won honors for best column, best columnist and the best overall story in the annual Georgia Sports Writers Association's annual contest.