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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…
Redskins release CB Josh Norman, WR Paul Richardson
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins on Friday released cornerback Josh Norman with one year left on the big contract he signed in 2016, and wide receiver Paul Richardson after two disappointing, injury-plag…
With champs in tow, Gibbs stands tall as class of NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Joe Gibbs was trying to apologize. His driver won another checkered flag at Daytona — the same track where Gibbs' eponymous race team is the defending Daytona 500 champion — and the 79-yea…
Ravens OL James Hurst suspended 4 games for PED use
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman James Hurst has been suspended for the first four games of the 2020 season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancers.
'They cheated': Nats GM Rizzo unsatisfied by Astros' apology
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Count Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo among those not impressed or satisfied by the Houston Astros' attempts to apologize for -- and put behind them -- their sign-steali…
Neymar misses PSG's game at Amiens ahead of Champions League
PARIS (AP) — Neymar is out of Paris Saint-Germain's squad for the French league game at Amiens on Saturday as he continues his recovery from a rib injury ahead of a Champions League match.
LAFC signs MLS veteran striker Bradley Wright-Phillips
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has signed veteran Major League Soccer striker Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Marlins could be above average at catcher, at least
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Cervelli says he’s fully recovered from his latest concussion, and Jorge Alfaro says he’s feeling fitter after a winter spent working on the farm and running sprints.
Twins' right-hander Berríos expected to lead staff again
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota's José Berríos hardly has the frame and look of an overpowering pitcher.
Pirates pitcher Archer has a clear mind -- and less hair
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer is 2 ½ pounds lighter than at the end of last season.
Baby giraffe named 'Burreaux' after LSU's star quarterback
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University's Hesiman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow has a new honor to add to his long list of awards and achievements. He inspired the name of the newest male giraffe…
Kyle Freeland brings a new look to spring training
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland has a new look this spring as he attempts to move past his struggles from 2019.
AP Exclusive: MLB raises salaries for minor leaguers in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is raising the minimum salary for minor league players in 2021, according to a memo sent Friday from the commissioner’s office to all 30 teams and obtained by The Associated Pr…
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.
UEFA bans Man City from Champions League for 2 seasons
LONDON (AP) — English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned from the Champions League for two seasons by UEFA on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules and failing to cooperate with investigat…
Hader loses to Brewers in arbitration, players drop to 1-6
PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball's arbitration model for relief pitchers is broken, Milwaukee closer Josh Hader said Friday after losing his case against the Milwaukee Brewers.