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GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Th…
NFL launching initiatives throughout LGBTQ History Month
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has launched a series of initiatives associated with LGBTQ History Month, which includes National Coming Out Day on Sunday and Spirit Day on Thursday.
UNR suspending in-class instruction, most on-campus housing
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Citing a recent spike in campus COVID-19 cases, the University of Nevada, Reno is suspending all in-class instruction effective Nov. 30 and directing most students not to return to residence halls…
Fangio: We all knew NFL season would be jumbled by COVID-19
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio doesn’t subscribe to the notion the Denver Broncos are getting a raw deal because the NFL postponed their game at New England because of the Patriots’ COVID-19 infections.
Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency
Nets around the NHL will look very different next season after a flurry of musical goaltenders in free agency.
Mountain East Conference delaying start of winter sports
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — The Mountain East Conference has pushed back the start of its winter sports season until at least Jan. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Erik Spoelstra makes no effort to hide his excitement or appreciation when journalists from the Philippines join virtual news conferences to ask him questions during the NB…
Professor charged in China case sues Harvard over legal fees
BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University professor charged with hiding his ties to a Chinese-run recruitment program sued the Ivy League school on Friday over its refusal to pay his legal defense costs, accusing it of “t…
Jets acquire Stastny; Capitals agree to sign Lundqvist
Center Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL’s free-agency signing period opened on Friday.
Jaguars could be without 3 defensive starters at Texans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without three defensive starters at Houston on Sunday.
Big progress for Marlins, but they're still chasing Braves
MIAMI (AP) — After an improbable run to the playoffs, the Miami Marlins confronted a hard reality in the National League Division Series: They still can’t beat the Atlanta Braves.
A's take step in playoffs, fall short of World Series goal
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics took the next step in the playoffs at last but still fell short of their ultimate goal.
Kansas State to open season as host of Little Apple Classic
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State will open the season by hosting the inaugural Little Apple Classic, a four-team event featuring Colorado, Drake and South Dakota State.
Washington baseball hit for minor recruiting violations
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s baseball program has been placed on probation for one year after the NCAA ruled the school had committed recruiting violations by paying for the travel of parents accompanying prospects …
Packers TE Tonyan emerges as one of season's big surprises
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan may get to have his annual offseason training sessions with San Francisco’s George Kittle a little earlier than usual.
Cowboys Pro Bowl LT Tyron Smith out for year with neck issue
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is having season-ending neck surgery, another blow to a Dallas offensive line that will be without both starting tackles for the rest of the year.