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Cougars conclude season in state tourney
YAKIMA — The Warden Cougars’ softball season came to a close Friday in the quarterfinals of the 2B State Tournamen…
No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright apologized for running late for an interview because of a hiccup with one of his thrice-weekly COVID-19 tests. The Villanova coach’s mouth wasn’t nearly as mouth-watering as the roste…
MLS plans to start 2021 season on time, play full schedule
Major League Soccer intends to open its 2021 season as planned in early March but will remain nimble because of the coronavirus.
Boise St blocks 3 kicks for scores, routs Colorado St 52-21
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Avery Williams blocked two punts that were returned for touchdowns in the first half, Boise State had three special teams touchdowns off blocked kicks, and the Broncos routed Colorado State 52-2…
Williams, No. 16 Tar Heels eager to move past 14-19 season
Roy Williams couldn’t wait to get back on the practice court with No. 16 North Carolina after the worst season of his Hall of Fame career. His players noticed, too, in the urgency Williams had in pouncing on any mi…
CBS weighs options in case of Masters/NFL conflict Sunday
In a year in which few things are normal, CBS has been weighing contingencies if the Masters isn’t over by 4 p.m. EST on Sunday.
Kentucky women's coach Mitchell retires after 13 seasons
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Matthew Mitchell announced his retirement Thursday, effective immediately.
Top rebounding tandem Tshiebwe, Culver back for No. 15 WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has one of the nation's top rebounding tandems back, and if the team shooting accuracy and ball handling can improve, the 15th-ranked Mountaineers could be p…
Posey's 3 TDs, 140 yards rushing leads FAU over FIU 38-19
MIAMI (AP) — Javion Posey ran for 140 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to lead Florida Atlantic to a 38-19 victory over Florida International on Friday night.
Pig out: Ground-heavy Gophers try to regain Floyd from Hawks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With practices limited and the offseason extended by the virus outbreak, Mohamed Ibrahim and the rest of the Minnesota offense settled in for some extra screen time.
ACC favorite Virginia to display more firepower this season
Virginia coach Tony Bennett loves it when he knows he can rely on the Cavaliers’ defense to win games.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
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Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as general manager, first female GM and highest-ranking woman team executive in major leagues.
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as general manager, first female GM and highest-ranking woman team executive in major leagues.
Brey schedules tough pre-ACC contests for unranked Irish
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Mike Brey doesn’t know what to expect from playing a season in the midst of a pandemic, but he figures Notre Dame might as well have fun playing it.
Roughly two-thirds of NFL stadiums allowing limited fans
Breakdown of NFL teams allowing fans and those not allowing fans, with average attendance and percentage of capacity for teams allowing fans:
Toppin, Avdija, Williams top list of forwards in NBA draft
Obi Toppin needed one season to go from developmental project to potential NBA lottery pick.