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The following Elton High Track members placed in the recent district meet and will advance to regionals.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans reserve forward Larry Nance Jr. has been scratched from the lineup for the Western Conference play-in game Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

PHOENIX (AP) — It’s just 13 games into the season, so Josh Rojas isn’t about to throw any parties, but the preseason hype surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks appears justifed.

PHOENIX (AP) — Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games.

CLEVELAND (AP) — After a bizarre start and white-knuckle finish, Yankees manager Aaron Boone finally allowed himself to smile.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After pitching out of trouble in the fourth inning, Griffin Canning worked a 1-2-3 fifth. He left the mound to an ovation and a congratulatory handshake from Angels manager Phil Nevin.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Astros have been swinging a little too freely for manager Dusty Baker’s liking during their somewhat sluggish start.