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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…
Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise’s career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing.
Darren O’Day’s $3.5 million option declined by the Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Right-hander Darren O’Day’s $3.5 million club option for 2021 has been declined by the Atlanta Braves, making him eligible for free agency.
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White Sox reunite with La Russa, hire Hall of Fame manager
CHICAGO (AP) — Tony La Russa didn't envision returning to the dugout when he stood at the podium in Cooperstown six years ago and took his place alongside baseball's greats.
Pandemic alters No. 22 SMU's prep for Navy's triple option
DALLAS (AP) — No. 22 SMU's preparation for Navy's triple-option running game is a little different in this pandemic-altered season.
Bills don't miss Brady in preparing to face Newton-led Pats
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White was happy to bid Tom Brady good riddance once he departed New England and the AFC East for Tampa Bay this offseason — with but one slight regret.
No. 4 Notre Dame heavily favored against struggling Ga Tech
No. 4 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 ACC) at Georgia Tech (2-4, 2-3), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
History in making? No. 11 BYU has shot at rare 7-0 start
Defensive lineman Bracken El-Bakri and the 11th-ranked BYU Cougars have a chance at accomplishing a little school history.
Back in the Big East, UConn women favorite to win title
NEW YORK (AP) — Geno Auriemma and UConn are back home in the Big East sitting in a familiar spot — atop the preseason poll.
Reed & React: Broncos OLB steps in again, makes most of shot
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Malik Reed isn’t trying to be Von Miller. He’s simply filling in for the injured pass rusher.
Lots of division matchups to spice up Week 8 of NFL schedule
For NFL fans who relish division rivalries, this is your week.
No. 8 A&M looks to push win streak over Arkansas to 9 games
Arkansas (2-2 SEC) at No. 8 Texas A&M (3-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (SECN).
Lawrence out, No. 1 Clemson looks for 10th straight over BC
Boston College (4-2, 3-2 ACC) at No. 1 Clemson (6-0, 5-0), Saturday at noon (ABC).
No. 17 Indiana goes for fifth straight win against Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After a rollercoaster ride to get the Big Ten Conference football season underway, the opening weekend of play was thrilling — and very surprising in some cases.
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten
The first weekend of Big Ten football was full of surprises.