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Diamondbacks edge Astros, 5-4 Kole Calhoun lined a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday night to win their first series of the season. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:13pm

Bogdanovic's career-high 35 lead Kings to win Bogdan Bogdanovic scored a career-high 35 points to help the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 140-125 on Thursday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:12pm

Leonard's 29 points lead Clippers past Mavs, 126-111 Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 on Thursday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:10pm

Ohtani homers, Bundy goes distance in Angels victory Shohei Ohtani homered in his first plate appearance since being shut down as a pitcher, Dylan Bundy struck out 10 in the third complete game of his career and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Thursday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 9:22pm

WATCH | Phelps, Ohno open up about suicide, depression in new documentary Athletes Stephen Scherer, Jeret Peterson and Kelly Catlin have two things in common: They all reached their dream of becoming Olympians, and they all died by suicide. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 9:20pm

Jason Day leads PGA as Koepka continues to be a major force Jason Day leads PGA as Koepka continues to be a major force by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 8:53pm

Coming off victory, Kang ties for lead in Marathon Classic Fresh off her victory at Inverness, Danielle Kang attacked a more receptive golf course Thursday in the Marathon Classic and opened with a 7-under 64 to share the lead with Lydia Ko. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 8:52pm

Brady learning new playbook in Tampa Tom Brady isn't content with making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers relevant again. The six-time Super Bowl champion is hungry to win another title. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 8:51pm

A's top Rangers 6-4, win 5th straight behind Olson's 2 HRs Matt Olson homered twice, Ramon Laureano also went deep and the surging Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 10:52am

Practice makes perfect The Liberty-Eylau Leopards opened fall camp Monday. Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:38pm

Spurs fall to Nuggets, 132-126 Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:37pm

Phillies defeat Yankees, 11-7, in first game of doubleheader Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered to back Zack Wheeler and lead the "visiting" Phillies to an 11-7 victory over the Yankees, snapping New York's seven-game winning streak in the opener of a seven-inning doubleheader in Philadelphia on Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:35pm

In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is wild Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA's bubble. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:29pm

UConn becomes first FBS program to cancel football over coronavirus UConn canceled its 2020-2021 football season Wednesday, becoming the first FBS program to do so because of the coronavirus pandemic, after other schools had taken the Huskies off their schedules and the governor was reluctant to allow players to travel to states with high infection rates. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:25pm

Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown sports larger frame, more speed Marquise Brown put up some respectable numbers as a rookie last year with the Baltimore Ravens, leading the team's wide receivers in receptions and touchdowns as the primary downfield target for NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:24pm

Marlins win again, blank Orioles, 1-0, in doubleheader opener Brian Anderson hit a fourth-inning homer off Alex Cobb and the Miami Marlins won their second straight since returning from a coronavirus-prompted layoff, beating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:14pm

Sixers defeat Wizards, 107-98, after Simmons hurts knee Joel Embiid had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Washington Wizards 107-98 on Wednesday despite losing two-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a knee injury in the third quarter. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:10pm

Harding Park a public course with a history of elite winners Harding Park is a public golf course with a history of elite champions. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 8:08pm

COLUMN | Big and booming, DeChambeau is PGA Tour must-see television It's hard to find a reason to like Bryson DeChambeau. It's even harder to take your eyes off him. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 8:05pm

Staying sharp a concern during pandemic-induced MLB layoffs In baseball, a day off is something to savor. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 7:55pm

Doncic's triple-double sends Mavericks past Kings in OT Luka Doncic punctuated a historic triple-double by making the tiebreaking shot with 1:57 left in overtime Tuesday and leading the Dallas Mavericks past the Sacramento Kings, 114-110. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:22am

TCU football coach sorry for repeating racial slur to player TCU football coach Gary Patterson apologized for himself Tuesday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:21am

Jeter: Marlins' outbreak stems from a 'false sense of security' Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says his players let up and paid a price. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:20am