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Othello Demo sees high action Wednesday
OTHELLO — The Othello Demolition Derby was held Wednesday night at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Throughout the co…
The Latest: Kentucky Derby Festival cuts large-scale events
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
400-member House prepares for 1st session since pandemic
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — There will be chicken and roast beef on the floor of the University of New Hampshire ice arena Thursday, but no fish.
Georgia Tech installing artificial turf for 2020 season
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech is installing artificial turf on Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium for the 2020 season.
Torkelson, Kjerstad, Meyer lead top 10 picks in MLB draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Wednesday night with the first of a pandemic-shortened five rounds. Here's a capsule look at the first 10 players selected:
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All-Star outfielder Claudell Washington dies at age 65
Claudell Washington, a two-time All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the majors after being called up as a teenager by the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 65.
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Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26
The NFL has extended virtual offseason programs for teams through June 26, but no further.
Sean McVay wraps up Rams' offseason program 2 weeks early
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay sent the Los Angeles Rams into their summer break Thursday without seeing most of his players in person this spring.
Black Lives Matter goes mainstream after Floyd's death
For much of its seven-year existence, the Black Lives Matter movement has been seen by many Americans as a divisive, even radical force. Its very name enraged its foes, who countered with the slogans “Blue Lives Ma…
WIAA issues statement regarding guidelines, plans for return-to-play
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) released a statement from its executive board meeting on June 7 concerning the antici…
Ephrata grad commits to CWU baseball
WALLA WALLA — Ephrata graduate Zac Berryman will have an opportunity to return to the baseball field after the COVID-19 outbreak shortened his sophomore season…
NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates
John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.
Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.