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Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep
HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Hous…
LEADING OFF: Bumgarner faces former Giants teammates in SF
A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:
More charges brought in college admissions bribery scandal
BOSTON (AP) — Another wealthy parent was charged Wednesday with trying to bribe his child's way into an elite university as a fake athletic recruit, a day after two former college coaches caught up in the nationwid…
Foul mouth: Brewers feed off coach's ejection, beat Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andy Haines used his mouth to fight for the Brewers. They used their bats.
Memo: NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move, according to memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers:
Mitchell, Mystics beat Sky to snap 5-game losing streak
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Leilani Mitchell had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists, Myisha Hines-Allen added 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 79-69 victo…
Twins win 3-2 in extra innings, sweep Tigers in doubleheader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday’s doubleheader.
Arrieta pitches Phillies past Mets 5-3 for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Arrieta bounced back from the shortest start of his career by pitching seven solid innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-3 Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Appalachian St., La.-Lafayette, back as Sun Belt favorites
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette have given the Sun Belt Conference a top-heavy look in recent seasons.
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Brown U. rebuts 'conspiracy' in fight over women's sports
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University rebutted what the school calls “spurious conspiracy claims" as it responded to an allegation that it is failing to comply with a 1998 agreement ensuring gender equity in spo…
Rockets run away from No. 1 seed Lakers, take Game 1 112-97
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets may play small, but they don't use size to determine toughness.
Minnesota transfer Liam Robbins gets immediate eligibility
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota transfer center Liam Robbins was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA, the university announced Wednesday.
Vitale exceeds cancer fundraising goal before annual gala
Dick Vitale didn't know if he would reach this year's goal of raising $5 million for pediatric cancer research due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pick Six: Boyd, Stills are overlooked stars on losing teams
All-Americans and college football award winners are overwhelmingly chosen from teams with the winning records.