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Kraken beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout as Philadelphia’s winless start reaches 8 games

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Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

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Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot

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The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.

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Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

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Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

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Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 day ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

1 day ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

2 days ago in Sports

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.

2 days ago in Sports

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.

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Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

3 days ago in Sports

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

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Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

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Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

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Bellingham elects Great Blue Heron as city’s official bird

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The decision came after the public voted on ten nominees during Bellingham Bird Week.

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Pumpkin patches, Sippin’ on Cider Festival, standup comedy and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

Pumpkins, apples, standup comedy, live music and more. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Guy Occhiogrosso: Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce

For nearly two decades, Occhiogrosso has been a major mover and shaker when it comes to business interests in Whatcom County.

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Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

2 days ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

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Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

1 week ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.