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Two Eagles earn preseason recognition ahead of 2026 season
CHENEY — Jaylon Jenkins and Othello native Isaiah Perez have garnered preseason recognition by Stats Perform as pa…
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — No. 9 Wisconsin has canceled its game at Nebraska on Saturday and paused all team activities for at least seven days after a dozen people within the program including coach Paul Chryst tested p…
The Latest: Texans player tests positive for coronavirus
By The Associated Press (AP) — The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Panthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind them
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Thursday night games may not be all that popular among NFL players. For the Falcons and Panthers, this week’s NFC South matchup can’t get here soon enough.
As virus surges, isolated UK leader Johnson faces many foes
LONDON (AP) — All politicians have opponents, but Boris Johnson’s list is exceptional.
Spain: Police arrest 21 in raids on Catalan separatists
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish officials said Wednesday that police arrested 21 people with links to the Catalan separatist movement on suspicion of corruption and promoting public disorder.
Police clear LA streets as jubilant Dodger fans celebrate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans jubilant over the Dodgers' World Series win danced in the streets and set off fireworks across Los Angeles, while in some areas the celebrations were marred by vandalism and looting.
Panthers look for season sweep of Falcons in prime time
ATLANTA (1-6) at CAROLINA (3-4)
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Villanova top choice in Big East ahead of Creighton
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Wright and his fellow Big East coaches are hoping that the basketball season runs as smoothly as possible and that they can make it to March.
AP source: MLB owners to vote Friday to approve Mets sale
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball owners will vote Friday to approve the sale of the New York Mets to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Cash's bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff lore
Rays manager Kevin Cash stepped out of the dugout, and Blake Snell turned his head to curse.
MLB Calendar
Oct. 28 — Trading resumes.
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No large dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to …
Dodgers ace Kershaw finally wins elusive World Series title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw stood in the Los Angeles bullpen in right-center field, watching Austin Barnes glove the final pitch, the one from Julio Urías that gave the Dodgers their first World Series …
Limited practices starting up for high school athletics
Limited practices have started for athletic programs in the area in recent weeks after revisions to the WIAA’s guidelines regarding interscholastic activities …