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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…
For visit by Packers, Vikings present crowd-free, revamped D
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The most consistent weapon the Minnesota Vikings have drawn against Aaron Rodgers since he became Green Bay's quarterback has been a defense built around a relentless pass rush and revved up by a…
Rutgers: 4 student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers says four student-athletes and a member of its athletic staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Latest: Wisconsin football, hockey taking 2-week break
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
BC pauses swim team activities after athletes test positive
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Boston College has suspended activities for its swimming and diving program after some team members tested positive for the coronavirus, the school said.
Pac-12 programs differ on reporting student-athlete cases
While the Pac-12 will soon be able to rapidly test athletes, hopes that a fall football season might be salvaged remain premature.
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs. Brees tastiest of NFL matchups
Life at 40. Well, 41 and 43.
Couturier 3rd Flyers to be named NHL's top defensive forward
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier prides himself in playing a 200-foot game, and even ended this ninth NHL season skating on a sprained right knee.
As Paxton experiences setback, Yankees, O's rained out
NEW YORK (AP) — On another day of bad news for the banged-up Yankees, New York said left-hander James Paxton had a setback in his return from a strained left flexor tendon.
QB D'Eriq King set for Miami Hurricanes debut against UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami is hoping quarterback D'Eriq King can lead a Hurricanes' offensive revival.
Florida State women's coach taking leave to be with ill mom
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida State women's basketball coach Sue Semrau has always preached to her team that family comes first.
Matt Olson's homer backs Sean Manaea, A's beat Astros again
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have long been a stellar second-half team. In a shortened season, they have dominated since Day 1.
Power trio: Freeman, Swanson, Acuña rally Braves past Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Marcell Ozuna as the top three hitters in his lineup, Braves manager Brian Snitker knows an early five-run deficit is hardly insurmountable.
Dupree scores 22 points, helps Fever snap 8-game skid
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Candice Dupree scored 14 of her 22 points in the second half and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 85-75 on Thursday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Pitt wary, optimistic as it hosts Austin Peay in 2020 opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi never lost hope. Not during the early days of the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the one that cost the Pittsburgh coach valuable spring practice time. Not during the middle…
No. 18 Tar Heels open season against Orange in ACC matchup
North Carolina coach Mack Brown hasn’t tried to dismiss the high expectations that are following his 18th-ranked Tar Heels entering Saturday’s season-opening visit from Syracuse.