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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…
With limited fans, NFL home teams on pace for losing record
Philip Rivers could hardly believe the sound of silence when his Indianapolis Colts played in Detroit the first time the Lions let 250 family members and friends attend.
Rutgers tries to end 2-game skid against winless Illinois
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano recalls the first time he met Illinois coach Lovie Smith.
Former Ohio State and NFL assistant George Hill dies at 87
MIAMI (AP) — George Hill, an assistant coach for Woody Hayes, Don Shula and Jimmy Johnson, has died at age 87.
On Football: Halfway through season, who are awards leaders?
Oh, the drama.
Stanford prepares for Colorado with players set to return
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford began the week still reeling from having four players held out because of coronavirus concerns, including quarterback Davis Mills, who missed the season opener.
Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Bengals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers expect to have quarterback Ben Roethlisberger available when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe it's fitting a sizable portion of Pittsburgh's basketball schedule remains nebulous two weeks before the Panthers begin their third season under Jeff Capel.
Few minorities get chance at NFL stepping-stone QB coach job
The scouting report on Justin Herbert when he entered the draft out of Oregon was he had the tools to succeed as an NFL quarterback but would need some time to become more refined with the intricacies of the positi…
The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19.
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The Latest: North Dakota governor orders mask mandate
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hosp…
Alaska Anchorage halts hockey season; program likely done
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Alaska Anchorage will not field a men's hockey team this season, likely ending the Seawolves' status as an NCAA Division I program.
The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19.
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder had another big game, and Cincinnati’s defense got some revenge.
Iowa drubs Minnesota 35-7 for 6th straight win for the pig
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa's defense clamped down hard on Minnesota all night, coming awfully close to its first shutout in the series since 2009.