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Mavericks volleyball camp aims to shape future generations of athletes
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks volleyball team hosted its camp for the little-Mavs and mini-Mavs. The three…
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No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 Clemson already faced a challenge because of a rash of injuries. Now, the Tigers will have to play without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies at 45
BOSTON (AP) — Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the spo…
Baylor seeking offensive identity with defensive TCU in Waco
Baylor is still trying to figure out its identity on offense, a difficult task with a new coach in an uneven season interrupted by the pandemic.
MATCHDAY: Barca 3-game Liga winless run; Liverpool in action
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Indians decline options on closer Hand, 1B Santana for 2021
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brad Hand's solid season didn't earn him another one with the Indians.
Blue Jays exercise Dolis option, decline Anderson
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays exercised a $1.5 million club option for 2021 on reliever Rafael Dolis and declined a $9.5 million option on right-hander Chase Anderson, who gets a $500,000 buyout.
Nash hires D'Antoni, Stoudemire for his Nets coaching staff
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike D'Antoni and Amare Stoudemire are joining Steve Nash's coaching staff, bringing a glimpse of the old Phoenix Suns to Brooklyn.
NFL: Chargers-Broncos game still on despite COVID-19 cases
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The NFL said Friday that the Los Angeles Chargers' game at Denver this weekend isn't in jeopardy after players on both teams tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones
The Minnesota Vikings could be without three of their top four cornerbacks — Cameron Dantzler, Holton Hill and Mike Hughes — on Sunday at Green Bay.
Miami forward Waardenburg to miss season with foot injury
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Forward Sam Waardenburg, the Miami Hurricanes' leading rebounder a year ago, will miss the entire season after injuring his left foot during practice.
Jon Lester option declined by Cubs, lefty becomes free agent
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester’s $25 million mutual option for 2021 was declined Friday by the Chicago Cubs, completing a $155 million, six-year contract and allowing the 36-year-old left-hander to become a free agent.
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hopes injury woes are behind him
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sequence was symbolic of Diontae Johnson's injury-plagued season.
No. 5 Georgia looks for more success after byes vs Kentucky
Byes have been good for No. 5 Georgia under Kirby Smart, which makes last week’s unexpected break very welcome for the Bulldogs.
Stuttgart draw extends Schalke winless run to 22 games
BERLIN (AP) — Schalke‘s long wait for a win stretched to 22 games after letting Stuttgart come back to draw 1-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday.