How one man is attempting to run the length of Africa … in just 240 days
By Ben Church, CNN Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he’ll…
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Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist to help Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-1, even series at 2-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 to even their…
Continue Reading Lakers coach Ham expects Anthony Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he excepts Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles,…
Continue Reading Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven…
Continue Reading Steele moves to 6-0, Cubs get HRs from Wisdom and Gomes in 10-4 win over Cardinals
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom and Yan Gomes homered to lead unbeaten Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4, snapping…
Continue Reading Kirilloff’s single scores automatic runner in 11th, Twins beat Padres 4-3
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Kirilloff’s single in the 11th inning scored automatic runner Max Kepler and the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Pratto, Massey, Olivares homer as Royals blast White Sox 9-1
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Pratto homered and drove in three supporting Brad Keller’s first win in almost a…
Continue Reading Jansen becomes 7th in major league history with 400 saves, Red Sox beat Braves 5-2
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Kenley Jansen became the seventh player in major league history to earn 400 saves, pinch-hitter…
Continue Reading Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he would play, or how many points…
Continue Reading Verlander gets 1st win with Mets, goes 30 for 30 in MLB, as Alonso homer helps NY edge Reds 2-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched seven innings of two-hit ball for his first victory with the Mets, and Pete Alonso hit his major…
Continue Reading Woll stops 24, Maple Leafs avoid elimination by topping Panthers 2-1 in Game 4
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joseph Woll stopped 24 shots in his first playoff start, Mitch Marner and William Nylander…
Continue Reading Ex-California cheerleading coach charged with molesting girls
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say a former competitive cheerleading coach has been charged with molesting girls as young as 11 years old in…
Continue Reading Orioles edge Tampa Bay 2-1, take 2 of 3 in series with MLB-best Rays
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched six scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles edged the Tampa Bay Rays…
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‘More than a job’: Long-time C.O. HS sports officials preach benefits of role ahead of Redmond job fair
The Central Oregon Athletic Directors are looking for officials in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and…
Continue Reading Georgia’s Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not political
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Wednesday there was no political motivation behind the decision for his national championship…
Continue Reading Phillies come back to defeat Blue Jays 2-1 on error in 10th inning
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Edmundo Sosa scored on Bryce Harper’s hard-hit grounder in the 10th inning after Toronto…
Continue Reading Astros hang on after Ohtani’s 2-run homer in 9th inning, beat Angels 5-4
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Houston Astros overcame Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer in the ninth inning for a…
Continue Reading MVP Joel Embiid leads All-NBA team; runner-up Nikola Jokic lands on 2nd team
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Denver’s Nikola Jokic now knows how Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid felt during two previous NBA award seasons.…
Continue Reading Dunning, Semien lift Rangers past Mariners 4-3 to win series
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The season has yet to hit the quarter mark and the Texas Rangers have already won series on the road…
Continue Reading Sánchez stars as Marlins edge Diamondbacks 5-4, improve to MLB-record 12-0 start in 1-run games
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a three-run homer and started the winning rally in the ninth with a double to…
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