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Knights battle into district championships
ROYAL CITY — The second seeded Royal Knights (16-2-1) battled in a tight matchup against the third seeded Naches V…
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB
The so-called Conference of Quarterbacks has had some considerable turnover at the position heading into the season.
De Jong gets only goal as Sevilla beats Rennes in Group E
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Luuk de Jong scored the only goal for a dominant Sevilla as the Spanish club defeated Rennes 1-0 for its first win in Group E of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Seahawks get pass rush help in Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Carlos Dunlap made it clear he wanted out of Cincinnati and got his wish.
Under pressure: Steelers' sack streak at 64 and counting
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The play that launched one of the most impressive streaks in NFL history began innocently — or maybe menacingly is the better word — with James Harrison in full flight, his No. 92 a blur as he cha…
Dortmund beats Zenit 2-0 for first Champions League win
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund got its misfiring Champions League campaign into gear on Wednesday as it beat a defensive Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0 in heavy rain thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Erli…
Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters
There was a time when college football fans could have reasonably hoped to see two of the best receivers in the nation — Alabama's Jaylen Waddle and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase — star in the same game next month, when the …
Lake Show: New coach but same expectations for Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — When Jimmy Lake was named the successor to Chris Petersen at Washington in December, getting ready for a season opener against Michigan seemed his biggest priority.
American Hockey League pushes start of season back to Feb. 5
The American Hockey League is planning to drop the puck on its next season on Feb. 5 in hopes of syncing up its schedule with the NHL and getting some fans into arenas for most, if not all, of its 31 teams.
Mets decline options on Ramos, Chirinos and Frazier
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets declined 2021 options Wednesday on catchers Wilson Ramos and Robinson Chirinos and on infielder Todd Frazier, allowing all three to become eligible for free agency.
Browns' Hunt, Chiefs' Bell among best bets to score
It’s been a rough season with injuries in 2020, but injuries also can create an opportunity for other players to shine in fantasy. Here are the best bets to score in Week 8.
With quarterback Garbers leading the way, Cal tries to build
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As California coach Justin Wilcox looks to navigate a season like no other, he can at least lean on a veteran quarterback who has endured his share of trials winning the job.
African soccer president seeks re-election amid allegations
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — African soccer confederation president Ahmad Ahmad announced Wednesday he will stand for re-election next year despite a first term littered with problems and reports he is about to b…
As 1st NFL start looms, Tua says he's not caught up in hype
MIAMI (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's days as a student were recent enough that he remembers how to cram for a test, which is what he has been doing lately.
Stanford seeks to bounce back from down season, no bowl game
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — David Shaw could look at it as Stanford and the Pac-12 being behind the rest of the country with a late start to the football season, which will end up a seven-game, all-conference schedule …
Better without Beckham? Stats say maybe; Mayfield disagrees
CLEVELAND (AP) — The numbers don't lie. Baker Mayfield has been a better quarterback for the Browns when Odell Beckham isn't around.