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Tennis

Women’s Tennis Roundup: Fergus Falls Otters knock off Willmar Cardinals, 7-0

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Sept. 23 — WILLMAR — The Willmar girls tennis team remains winless in the Central Lakes Conference after being swept by Fergus Falls on Monday.The Otters are second in the CLC at 8-2 after a 7-0 win at Willmar High School. The Cardinals are 0-6 in the CLC.Two singles matches required three sets to determine a winner. Fergus Falls’ Layla Zosel played a marathon third set with Willmar’s Aubrey Peterson, with Zosel winning 2-6, 6-2, 12-10 at No. 2 singles. At No. 3 singles, the Otters’ Ashtyn Lill overcame a first-set loss to beat Emily Floren, 2-6, 6-1, 10-6.Willmar returns…

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NFL

Bills crush Jaguars while Commanders beat Bengals

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Josh Allen (center) was selected seventh overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 NFL Draft. (Getty Images)Josh Allen threw four touchdown passes in the first half as the Buffalo Bills crushed the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10 to maintain their perfect start to the season.Allen set up scores for Dalton Kincaid, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir and Ty Johnson, while James Cook had a rushing touchdown as the Bills took a 34-3 lead after two quarters.Brenton Strange caught Trevor Lawrence’s six-yard pass for a Jaguars touchdown in the third quarter, but Ray Davis rushed in late to complete a blowout victory for…

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NHL

Kings open preseason with overtime loss at Utah

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The Los Angeles Kings kicked off the 2024-25 preseason on Monday by taking on the Utah Hockey Club in their first game in Utah.It was an electric atmosphere that allowed both teams to get into the game quickly.After Jack Studnicka crushed Connor Ingram on a powerful shot toward the net, a pair of fights broke out between Liam O’Brien and Jeff Malott, and Travis Barron and Studnicka respectively.But it wasn’t all a brawl in the first quarter, as Lawson Crouse and Alex Kerfoot both scored power-play goals to give Utah a 2-0 lead in the first half.After a slow start…

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NBA

Reports: Grizzlies waive Derrick Rose at his request

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Reports: Grizzlies waive Derrick Rose at his request originally appeared on NBC Sports ChicagoThe Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard and former league MVP Derrick Rose, according to the Shams Charania of Athletic. Several media outlets have since reported that Rose has asked to be released from his contract.Breaking News: Memphis Grizzlies to waive former NBA MVP Derrick Rose, sources say @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/VkLqZDYC3X— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 23, 2024Rose, 35, had one year remaining on the two-year, $6.6 million contract he signed with the Grizzlies last offseason.In his 16th season, Rose averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds…

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MLB

Outfielder Charlie Blackmon will retire at the end of the year after 14 seasons with the Rockies

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MLB: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles DodgersDENVER — Four-time All-Star Charlie Blackmon will retire at the end of the season after spending his entire major league career with the Colorado Rockies.The outfielder known for his bushy beard announced his decision Monday. The Rockies will celebrate Blackmon throughout their final home game this week and honor him before Sunday’s season finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Blackmon spent 14 seasons with the team and is the franchise’s all-time leading triple-double (67). He is also second in games played (1,618), runs scored (991), hits (1,797), doubles (333), extra-base hits (626) and total bases…

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