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Knights claim district win over Okanogan
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-1-2) got the best of Okanogan Thursday evening with a 2-1 victory as they move …
Angels sign left-handed reliever Alex Claudio to 1-year deal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a one-year, $1.125 million contract Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, adding the sidearm reliever to their bullpen makeover.
Pro Picks not enamored of Thursday night matchup
After the worst week for Pro Picks all season — we looked like the Saints, as in unprepared — our confidence isn't shaken. Well, not too much.
Bills, Steelers, Saints closing in on division titles
Despite an impressive prime-time win over the Steelers, Bills Mafia can't celebrate a playoff berth just yet.
ACC Showdown: ND's Book, Clemson's Lawrence on center stage
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, wearing a mask and standing on the sideline, watched his Notre Dame counterpart Ian Book rally the Fighting Irish to a dramatic victory last month.
Allardyce back in the Premier League at struggling West Brom
Sam Allardyce secured his return to Premier League management at the age of 66 on Wednesday, taking over at West Bromwich Albion where he has been handed a familiar task: saving a struggling team from relegation.
The Latest: Kansas State pauses football, won't play in bowl
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Struggling EPL team West Brom fires Bilic, hires Allardyce
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Delivering West Bromwich Albion's best result of the season was not enough to save Slaven Bilic from becoming the first Premier League manager to be fired.
More virus cases at New Hampshire state prison in Concord
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The State Prison in Concord has seen an increase of nearly 90 positive COVID-19 cases in a week, the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections said.
West Brom fires Bilic after slow start to Premier League
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Delivering West Bromwich Albion's best result of the season was not enough to save Slaven Bilic from becoming the first Premier League manager to be fired.
Extra concussion substitutes to be trialed in world soccer
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer competitions can start trials next month to allow extra substitutes when a player is suspected of having a concussion after the sport's rule-making panel approved the move Wednesday.
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury.
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More virus cases at state prison in Concord
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The State Prison in Concord has seen an increase of nearly 90 positive COVID-19 cases in a week, the commissioner of the Department of Corrections said.
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett says he'll return in 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's season is over. Quarterback Kenny Pickett's college career is not.
Slaven Bilic fired by West Brom after 1-1 draw against City
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Slaven Bilic was fired by struggling Premier League team West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, becoming the first manager to lose his job this season.