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Basin soccer roundup, Oct. 15-21
MOSES LAKE — The final week of Basin soccer is upon us, as teams battle for a spot in the postseason. See below ho…
Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau
The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday with the goal of correcting some inconsistencies and making a late-season push for a playoff spot.
Wings get former UConn player Samuelson from Sky for Stevens
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings acquired former UConn player Katie Lou Samuelson on Friday along with a 2021 first-round draft pick from the Chicago Sky for Azura Stevens.
Second helping of Marte gives D-backs lineup another boost
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starling Marte has fond memories of his eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, especially the stretch from 2013 to 2015 when the franchise made it to the playoffs three straight seasons.
Jordan, Wilkins reflect on memorable '88 dunk contest battle
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest.
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ATHLETICS
Tommy Milone, Orioles complete minor league deal
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Tommy Milone completed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and will try to earn a roster spot at big league spring training.
Pounders, McGuire agree to minor league deals with Rays
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Relief pitchers Brooks Pounders and Deck McGuire have agreed to minor league contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Bellinger: Altuve stole MVP from Yankees' Judge
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cody Bellinger thinks Houston's José Altuve stole the 2017 AL MVP award from the Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Astros swiped that year's World Series title from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jackson scores 31 to lead Akron past Central Michigan 80-67
Loren Cristian Jackson scored 31 points for his third 30-plus game of the season, and Akron defeated Central Michigan 80-67 on Friday night.
Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual.
Pickett scores 27 to lift Siena past Rider 73-64
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Pickett had a season-high 27 points as Siena won its 300th Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference win, defeating Rider 73-64 on Friday night.
Hull scores 24, No. 8 Stanford shoots past Utah 97-64
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — If you play for Stanford, you get out and run or you sit down.
Charles in charge as No. 10 Maryland uses balance to win
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — After scoring a career-high 36 points in the Big Ten title game last March and tallying 23 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Maryland guard Kaila Charles realized flashy numbers b…
The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions.
Crawford scores 21 to carry Iona past Manhattan 80-57
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — E.J. Crawford had 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists as Iona routed Manhattan 80-57 on Friday night.