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Eagles optimistic ahead of 2026 season
SPOKANE — Aaron Best the head coach of Eastern Washington football, is heading into this season optimistic, he sai…
Malcolm Jenkins says therapy helps him cope with stress
Malcolm Jenkins is passionate about many subjects, including mental health awareness. Going to weekly therapy helps him cope with stress and he wants young men to know it’s not a weakness.
RB Walker wins appeal, immediately eligible for Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia says the NCAA's Committee on Legislative Relief has granted Indiana transfer running back Ronnie Walker Jr., immediate eligibility.
Texas AD "expects" players stand together for school song
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday he expects players to “stand together as a unified group” to show appreciation for the school and fans during the playing of the school so…
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Italy to finish isolating
Cristiano Ronaldo was back in Italy after testing positive for the coronavirus in Portugal.
Canadiens give 2-year extension to goaltender Jake Allen
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have given a two-year contract extension to goaltender Jake Allen.
Clifford, No. 9 Penn State look to keep offense rolling
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — To break up the monotony of quarantine, Sean Clifford played catch with a familiar receiver all summer.
Tampa, Phoenix chosen as women's Final Four sites
The NCAA women's basketball Final Four is finally headed west again.
ACC teams struggling early following postseason berths
Several Atlantic Coast Conference schools that reached the postseason in 2019 have work to do if they hope to return this year.
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Expectations tempered for Michigan St in Tucker's 1st season
Mel Tucker got a late start at Michigan State. Mark Dantonio's retirement didn't come until February, and Tucker was hired as the new coach shortly after that.
Chargers' Bosa off to fast start despite feeling pressure
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa thought when he signed his contract extension in July that it would be a relief.
CAA releases schedule designed to limit travel, exposure
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Colonial Athletic Association released its men's and women's basketball schedules for the 2020-21 season using a format designed to limit travel and exposure to COVID-19.
Dodgers score record 11 runs in 1st inning vs Braves in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Muncy hit a grand slam to cap an 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, the highest-scoring inning ever in a postseason game.
The Latest: Bears assistant Juan Castillo in quarantine
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Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds “only love in my heart for…