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Basin diamond roundup, April 21-27
MOSES LAKE — As we approach the final week of regular season baseball and softball, many teams have been working d…
Aston Villa reports 'significant' virus outbreak
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa reported a “significant" coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground on Thursday, putting in jeopardy its scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool.
Teenage winger Amad Diallo completes move to Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of teenager Amad Diallo from Atalanta on Thursday, with the winger signing a contract until 2025 with the option of a further year.
Minor carries Merrimack past Sacred Heart 97-90 in OT
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Minor had a career-high 20 points plus 12 rebounds as Merrimack defeated Sacred Heart 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night in their season opener.
No. 8 Texas A&M women beat No. 10 Kentucky 77-60
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Nixon scored a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Texas A&M to a 77-60 win over No. 10 Kentucky on Thursday night.
Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change
KINGMAN, Alberta (AP) — Larry Asp grew up playing shinny outside in this tiny rural town he calls home again after 40 years away. Since returning, he also holds the keys to the outdoor “Rink of Dreams” that gives t…
Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield hasn't thrown a football in four days. The Browns haven't practiced this week.
Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monster
Regular-season ratings for NFL games declined this season following two straight years of increases. But in a year that saw the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a presidential election, the 7% decrease is…
Ryuny leads San Francisco over Portland 88-64
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dzmitry Ryuny registered 16 points as San Francisco easily beat Portland 88-64 on Thursday night.
Davenport lifts Cincinnati past SMU 76-69
DALLAS (AP) — Jeremiah Davenport had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Cincinnati players in double figures as the Bearcats topped SMU 76-69 on Thursday night.
Kispert's 23 points lead No. 1 Gonzaga past rival BYU 86-69
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Jalen Suggs put up plenty of impressive numbers for No. 1 Gonzaga against BYU, but after the game, his coach and teammates wanted to talk about something that doesn't always show up on the sta…
The Latest: Packers to allow 6,000 fans at playoff game
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Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
The NFC playoff field features the usual cast of quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. Now there’s also Tom Brady, who tormented the AFC field for two decades in New England.
Red Sox's Smith excited to be MLB's 1st Black female coach
BOSTON (AP) — Bianca Smith has always wanted to work in baseball. And for years she followed a path she hoped might set her up to be a major league general manager.
Alabama's Smith, Ohio State's Fields lead all-bowl team
Alabama and Ohio State advanced to the championship game in part because their best players delivered huge performances in their respective semifinals.
Evans lifts No. Louisville past Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Dana Evans scored 22 points, including four in the final 1:07, and No. 2 Louisville slipped past Virginia Tech 71-67 on Thursday night.