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Knights defeated in district championship
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-2-1) suffered a tough 2-0 loss to the Cashmere Bulldogs in the 1A Girls Soccer …
Commissioners decline CFP expansion after Pac-12 request
The conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff decided to stick with a four-team format during this pandemic-altered season after the Pac-12 made a request to consider expansion.
Braves beat Reds 1-0 in historic 13-inning postseason opener
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, finally ending the longest scoreless duel in postseason history as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in the opener o…
The Latest: Vanderbilt runs reverse; gives fans OK for games
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
QB Jones leads Giants' running game without injured Saquon
EAST RUTHEFORD, N.J. (AP) — Quarterback Daniel Jones has been the New York Giants' running game this season, even before star halfback Saquon Barkley was lost for the year with a knee injury.
Johnson helping No. 21 Tennessee answer pass rush question
Senior linebacker Deandre Johnson is helping answer the questions about who would replace Darrell Taylor for No. 21 Tennessee.
Column: Time for NFL players, coaches to mask up or go home
At first blush it doesn’t make a lot of sense to force NFL coaches to mask up on the sidelines when dozens of players with no similar virus protection are crashing into each other nearby.
Patriots expecting unexpected in latest matchup with Mahomes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If there’s one thing Bill Belichick is sure of, it’s that there’s no special formula to slowing down the Chiefs offense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Feds: 2 men breached NFL, NBA players' social media accounts
A Louisiana man and a Florida man allegedly gained access to professional athletes’ social media accounts and either sold the information or used it to extort payments, according to federal criminal complaints rele…
James, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.
Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy
LSU All-America cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. could return to practice as soon as Tuesday and possibly play Saturday at Vanderbilt, coach Ed Orgeron said.
Gruden: Raiders players made 'mistake' not wearing masks
Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden said several of his players made a mistake when they didn’t wear masks or practice social distancing during a charity event that violated league and local COVID-19 rules.
Injury woes have Chargers shuffling offensive line
Anthony Lynn has already done more shuffling to the Los Angeles Chargers offensive line over the first three weeks than most coaches do in a season.
AP FACT CHECK: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabrications and fear-mongering in a belligerent debate with Joe Biden, at one point claiming the U.S. death toll would have been 10 times higher unde…
Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shaken up by a scandal before the virus outbreak shrunk the season, the Houston Astros barely played well enough to reach the playoffs — with the rest of baseball actively rooting against them.
No. 3 Florida having trouble selling out 17,000-seat Swamp
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 3 Florida is having trouble selling out its home opener against South Carolina, even with just 17,000 tickets available.