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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Fun Belt upset; Big Ten comeback?
On the first Saturday of the college football season with Power Five conference teams playing, the Sun Belt was the star and the Big Ten grabbed headlines without even playing.
Alyssa Thomas' 26 points, 13 boards lead Sun into 2nd round
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, DeWanna Bonner added 23 points and 12 boards, and the seventh-seeded Connecticut Sun beat the No. 6 seed Chicago Sky 94-81 on Tuesd…
Arkansas State-Central Arkansas pushed back to Oct. 10
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State’s home football game against Central Arkansas has been pushed back from Saturday to Oct. 10.
No. 1 Clemson building depth with highly touted newcomers
Like college coaches around the nation, Clemson's Dabo Swinney is always looking to build on his team's depth. That wasn't hard to do in the top-ranked Tigers opener as several highly-regarded freshmen played early…
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Without fall playoffs, FCS schools missing a top attraction
As the college football season ramps up in three major conferences and among other programs scattered across the country, there will be a void at the Football Championship Subdivision level -- very few games and no…
Syracuse coach Dino Babers hoping to see improvement
One game into the season, Syracuse coach Dino Babers isn't sure what kind of team he has.
Stars overcame major stumbles to reach Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Inside a lounge at the JW Marriott usually reserved for their meals and meetings, the Dallas Stars enjoyed a moment.
Agent: WR Mohamed Sanu agrees to 1-year deal with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent receiver Mohamed Sanu.
Fangio: I blew it by not calling timeout in latest loss
DENVER (AP) — Questionable play-calling. Debatable clock management. A rash of rookie mistakes. A barrage of injuries. It all added up to another last-minute loss for the Denver Broncos.
Biden, flush with cash, boosts ad spending in battlegrounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s massive campaign war chest was supposed to finance an onslaught of attacks that would destroy Joe Biden’s chance of winning in November.
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Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.
Orgeron: Most LSU players have had, recovered from COVID-19
Most of LSU's football players have contracted and recovered from COVID-19, coach Ed Orgeron said Tuesday, leaving the coaching staff hopeful those players will remain eligible to play the bulk of the season before…
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