Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has died at age 99.

Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has died at age 99.

Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has died at age 99.

Whiff: Nats closer Doolittle calmed by lavender oil on glove

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle moves a glove out of the way as he reaches into a shelf in his spring training locker and grabs a different one, which he then hands over with a simple, if unusual, instruction:

Whiff: Nats closer Doolittle calmed by lavender oil on glove

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle moves a glove out of the way as he reaches into a shelf in his spring training locker and grabs a different one, which he then hands over with a simple, if unusual, instruction:

Jets get off to familiar troublesome start in loss to Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Jets coach Adam Gase was reminded during the week about how — his word — “atrocious” New York’s offense was a year ago in leading up to their season opener at the Buffalo Bills.

Jets get off to familiar troublesome start in loss to Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Jets coach Adam Gase was reminded during the week about how — his word — “atrocious” New York’s offense was a year ago in leading up to their season opener at the Buffalo Bills.

Kelowna stops Moses Lake

Falcons take first two from Pirates

KELOWNA, British Columbia — Moses Lake’s DC Legg led off Saturday’s game against Kelowna with his second home run of the season, but it wouldn’t be enough to ship the Pirates past the Falcons.

Motte scores twice, Canucks rally to beat Blues 4-3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fourth-line grinder Tyler Motte scored two breakaway goals to power the Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

Motte scores twice, Canucks rally to beat Blues 4-3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fourth-line grinder Tyler Motte scored two breakaway goals to power the Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

Kyrie Irving leads undermanned Nets to 130-96 rout of Jazz

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half to lead the undermanned Brooklyn Nets to a 130-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Kyrie Irving leads undermanned Nets to 130-96 rout of Jazz

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half to lead the undermanned Brooklyn Nets to a 130-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Well after completing his longest pass of the season and avoiding the mistakes that have cost the New York Giants games, Daniel Jones faced one final challenge to preserve his first game of 2020 without a turnover.

Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Well after completing his longest pass of the season and avoiding the mistakes that have cost the New York Giants games, Daniel Jones faced one final challenge to preserve his first game of 2020 without a turnover.

Dolphins miss chance to clinch after 56-26 loss to Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were intent on not easing into the playoffs.

Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.

Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.

Blues beat Ducks 4-1, extend home winning streak to 9 games

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backing up Jordan Binnington, Blues goalie Jake Allen knows he needs to make his starts count.

Blues beat Ducks 4-1, extend home winning streak to 9 games

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backing up Jordan Binnington, Blues goalie Jake Allen knows he needs to make his starts count.

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