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‘Build the House’
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles (10-7) 2026 season came to a close Thursday after falling 3-1 to the Waterville-M…
No. 3 Ohio State faces first road test at No. 18 Penn State
No. 3 Ohio State (1-0) at No. 18 Penn State (0-1), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Raiders struggle to find any positives on struggling defense
Finding positives in the performance of the Las Vegas Raiders defense this season isn’t an easy task.
Lightning re-sign F Patrick Maroon, D Luke Schenn
Even though the realities of a salary cap prevented the Tampa Bay Lightning from keeping their entire Stanley Cup-winning team together, they were able to bring back two key depth players who helped make it happen.
Brach exercises option for $2,075,000 Mets salary for '21
NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Brad Brach exercised the 2021 player option in his contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, a deal worth a $2,075,000 salary for next season.
Vikings' slide casts shadow over rematch with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — When the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings faced off in the season’s opening weekend, it was billed as a showdown between NFC North’s two top contenders.
Saints look to stay on roll, Bears seek bounce-back win
CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints come into Chicago rolling along with three straight wins as they try to build on yet another unbeaten October. They're hitting their stride, steadying themselves…
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.
Darnold, Jets preparing for Chiefs' 'game wreckers' on D
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold and the New York Jets know there's plenty more to the Kansas City Chiefs than just Patrick Mahomes and the high-powered offense.
McCaffrey will miss 6th straight game for Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remained on injured reserve and will miss his sixth straight game against the Falcons on Thursday night because of a high ankle sprain.
Patriots embracing role of chaser after 3 straight losses
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have grown accustomed to playing the role of front-runner in the AFC East under Bill Belichick.
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.