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Basin volleyball roundup, Oct. 20-26
MOSES LAKE — As district tournament competition kicks off this week, many local Basin volleyball teams battled in …
Phoenix Suns waive guard Tyler Johnson
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns waived veteran guard Tyler Johnson on Monday.
Memorial held for coach, family killed in Bryant crash
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The smiling faces of baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa shone in photos and videos cast on screens at Angel Stadium of them hitting the baseball field, basketb…
AP source: MLB considering expanding playoffs to 14 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is considering expanding the playoffs to nearly half the 30 teams and allowing higher-seeded wild-card teams to choose opponents.
Thomas, NFL kicker-turned-high court justice, to retire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Bob Thomas, whose legal career led him to the state's highest court, but only after a decade as the Chicago Bears' placekicker, announced his retirement on Monday.
AP Source: Canadiens prospect Struble out for rest of season
Montreal Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
Memorial for baseball coach, family killed in Bryant crash
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A public memorial will be held for three members of a family who died along with Kobe Bryant and others when a helicopter carrying the group to a youth basketball tournament crashed in foggy …
Ahmed, D-backs agree to $32.5 million, 4-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks capped a busy offseason by locking down their two-time Gold Glove shortstop, who has slowly turned into a solid offensive threat.
A's right-hander Daniel Mengden undergoes elbow surgery
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden underwent surgery on his pitching elbow on Monday.
Surprising Grizzlies ahead of team's rebuilding schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies' rebuilding plan is ahead of even the most optimistic schedule,
Towns, Russell each buy 1,000 T-wolves tickets for giveaway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves co-stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell have each purchased 1,000 tickets to the team's next home game for an online giveaway.
Luke Fickell tells Michigan State he's staying at Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell informed Michigan State on Monday that he's decided to stay at Cincinnati, leaving the Spartans to resume their search to find Mark Dantonio's replacement.
Mets' Familia, Díaz hope nutrition leads to better results
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Jeurys Familia and Edwin Díaz hope improved nutrition will lead to better results.
Ex-Blue Jays reliever sues Astros in sign-stealing scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger sued the Houston Astros on Monday, claiming their sign-stealing scheme contributed to a poor relief appearance in August 2017 that essentially ended his…
Ducks goalie Ryan Miller at ease entering twilight of career
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With a smile and a wave to the crowd, Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller left the ice in Buffalo a winner for perhaps one last time.
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Ohio newspapers: