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November 13, 2018

More races go to Democrats, including Senate seat in Ariz.

No, it wasn't a blue wave. But a week after the voting, Democrats are riding higher than they thought on election night.

November 13, 2018

Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year; Acuna takes NL honor

Shohei Ohtani was rewarded for a Ruthian season at the plate — and on the mound. Baseball's best two-way player since the ...

November 13, 2018

Picking up another seat, Dems ride high on slow roll of wins

No, it wasn't a blue wave. But a week after the voting, Democrats are riding higher than they thought on election night.

November 12, 2018

The Latest: Eagles, already thin at CB, lose Darby to injury

The Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times EST): 10:45 p.m. Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby is out for the rest of the game ...

November 11, 2018

Seahawks face Rams without RB Carson, guard Fluker

The Seattle Seahawks will face the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams minus running back Chris Carson and guard D.J. Fluker.

November 09, 2018

Timbers oust rival Sounders 4-2 on PKs in West semifinals

The first bit of celebrating by the Portland Timbers was premature. The confusing MLS playoff rules created a moment of ...

November 09, 2018

Here comes Who Dey vs. Who Dat. Say what?

Here comes Who Dey vs. Who Dat. Say what? The Who Dat folks from New Orleans go head-on with the Who Dey fans in Cincinnati ...

November 08, 2018

Mallex Smith dealt to Mariners by Rays for Zunino, Heredia

Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the ...

November 07, 2018

Mattingly, Molina set to lead MLB All-Star tour of Japan

All-Star catcher Yadier Molina hopes to throw out some speedy runners. Don Mattingly looks forward to seeing Japan's national ...

November 07, 2018

Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

Michigan moved into the fourth spot of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, behind Alabama, Clemson and Notre ...

November 07, 2018

Washington city ends gun sales by police after AP probe

The City Council in Spokane, Washington, has passed an ordinance prohibiting police from selling confiscated firearms, citing ...

November 06, 2018

On the West Coast, election doesn't end on election night

The election often doesn't end on election night on the West Coast, where a majority of voters cast their ballots by mail or ...

November 05, 2018

Rivers, Gordon leads Chargers past Seahawks 25-17

Jahleel Addae saw Russell Wilson's pass coming in his direction. He didn't see David Moore running open behind him in the ...

November 03, 2018

Report: Amazon in 'advanced talks' to build new HQ near DC

Retail giant Amazon Inc. is in "advanced talks" to open its second headquarters in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, ...

November 03, 2018

Woodward hired as Rangers manager after 3 years with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday, six weeks after ...

November 02, 2018

AP finds guns sold by police were used in new crimes

The Spokane, Washington, City Council is considering a proposal to stop the police department from selling forfeited ...

November 01, 2018

Starbucks beats fiscal 4Q forecasts on higher sales

A jump in U.S. sales helped Starbucks end its fiscal year on a high note. Starbucks Corp. said its same-store sales — a ...

November 01, 2018

Washington doctor uses experience to fuel US House campaign

In her election ads, Dr. Kim Schrier wears a white doctor's coat as she declares that health care is a right. She talks about ...

October 31, 2018

No. 3 Gonzaga loses Killian Tillie for 8 weeks due to injury

Third-ranked Gonzaga will be without forward Killian Tillie for up to eight weeks after the junior had surgery for a stress ...