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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
A Fenway first: Ballpark becomes voting venue amid pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Bostonians who lined up at the nation’s oldest ballpark on Saturday were far more focused on the ballot box than the batter’s box.
Arkansas State fires 2 coaches, 52 points allowed in win
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State head football coach Blake Anderson has announced the firing of two defensive coaches, a day after after the Red Wolves allowed 52 points in a win over Georgia State.
New England college enrollment down because of pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Here is a look at pandemic-related developments around New England:
In-form Calvert-Lewin earns Everton 2-2 draw with Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — With a leap reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the fifth straight Premier League game to earn Everton a 2-2 draw from a typically frenetic Merseyside derby …
Beckham tests negative, cleared to rejoin Browns for game
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had his second negative COVID-19 test in 24 hours, clearing him to rejoin his teammates and play in Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.
The Latest: Leipzig midfielder tests positive for virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Manning, Stringer, Amos joining the New Jersey Hall of Fame
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, legendary Rutgers women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, “Roots” and “Good Times” star John Amos, and actors Flip Wilson and Danny Aiello will be among tho…
Rangers beat Celtic 2-0 for statement win in Old Firm derby
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Rangers signaled its intention to deprive Celtic of an unprecedented 10th straight Scottish league title by beating its fierce rival 2-0 away on Saturday in the first Old Firm derby without…
Calvert-Lewin earns Everton 2-2 draw with Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the fifth straight game to open the Premier League season to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool, which extended its decade-long unbeaten run …
Jaguars working remotely after positive COVID-19 test
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest NFL team dealing with a positive COVID-19 test.
Packers' LaFleur expects DT Clark, WR Adams to play Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says wide receiver Davante Adams and defensive tackle Kenny Clark will be “ready to go” Sunday at Tampa Bay after both players missed multiple games with …
Browns never win in Pittsburgh, so challenge is immense
Once the best of NFL rivalries, Cleveland-Pittsburgh fell on hard times as a matchup basically when the Browns left for Baltimore in 1996. The team that replaced them in Cleveland in 1999 never has measured up, and…
Ed Hervey stepping down as B.C, Lions' general manager
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ed Hervey is stepping down as general manager of the B.C. Lions because of personal reasons.
Panthers place lineman Larsen on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Carolina Panthers have placed guard/center Tyler Larsen on the reserve/COVID-19 list, five days after he played against the Atlanta Falcons.
Ex-Angels employee indicted in Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a former Los Angeles Angels employee on drug charges for allegedly providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that caused his overdose death.