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New look, same hunger: Lady Vikings chase another regional crown
MOSES LAKE — After a special season that saw the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings compile a 27-4 record, th…
Taylor, Dodgers reach $13.4M, 2-year deal, avoid arbitration
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Chris Taylor and the Los Angeles Dodgers, reaching a multiyear contract was like a dance routine: a five, six, seven, eight.
Detroit Pistons move to rebuild after trading Andre Drummond
DETROIT (AP) — Ed Stefanski needed only about a minute in his conference call before he said the word the Detroit Pistons have seemingly avoided for so long.
Mets' Schneider shifted to big league staff from Triple-A
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Schneider was shifted to major league quality control coach by the New York Mets, filling the opening created when Luis Rojas replaced Carlos Beltrán as manager.
Padres look to welcome back Tatis from season-ending injury
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres head into spring training fresh off the disappointment of not landing Mookie Betts but eager to get on with the ever-evolving rebuilding they hope will make them competitive so…
Ovechkin 700: Opponents helpless vs. NHL's best goal-scorer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin arrived in Washington in the summer of 2005 wearing mismatched flip flops and Daisy Duke shorts. He looked like a lost tourist.
After winter of instability, rising Mets gear up for spring
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a bizarre and unstable offseason for the New York Mets — even by their standards.
Dodgers head into camp with added firepower in Betts, Price
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to spring training with added firepower for an already potent offense and pitching rotation.
Bulldog tough: Gritty No. 19 Butler reaching new highs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan proudly wears an old-school message across his chest.
Heavy snow, avalanche work close parts of Colorado's I-70
DENVER (AP) — Portions of Interstate 70 through Colorado's mountains were shut down Friday because of heavy snow and avalanche control work as a winter storm hit the Rockies.
Probe: No outward engine failure in Bryant helicopter crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — W wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure, the National Transportation Safet…
Pederson loses in salary arbitrations, owners now lead 3-0
PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers beat outfielder Joc Pederson in salary arbitration, giving teams a 3-0 record in hearings this year.
Cavaliers believe trade for All-Star Drummond was 'steal'
CLEVELAND (AP) — The victories have been scarce for the Cavaliers this season, overwhelmed by so many ugly losses, so many unwatchable moments.
Swinney: Clemson focused on getting back to title game
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney first task after the Tigers' national title loss was crystal clear: Make sure his players weren't crushed by the defeat.
New-look Brewers going for 3rd straight playoff appearance
The Milwaukee Brewers have a lot of work to do in spring training.
Roger Kahn, elegant 'Boys of Summer' author, dies at 92
MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — Roger Kahn, the writer who wove memoir and baseball and touched millions of readers through his romantic account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer," has died. He was 92.