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Wildcats Begin New Era with Championship Expectations
ELLENSBURG — As the Central Washington Wildcats enter fall camp, they also embark on the beginning of a new chapte…
Buxton, Pineda return to lead Twins past White Sox 3-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Pineda hadn’t pitched a major league game in almost a year. Byron Buxton sat out 11 during his latest trip to the injured list.
Arizona's Akinjo immediately eligible after waiver
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona guard James Akinjo has been granted a waiver by the NCAA and will immediately be eligible after transferring from Georgetown.
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York e…
Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders
TORONTO (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers and their big boy pants are sticking around the Toronto bubble for at least one more game.
Colleges, public schools battle COVID-19 as classes resume
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — University of Kansas athletes must play without fans, Kansas State University is battling four new coronavirus outbreaks and a Topeka-area school district has halted in-person classes just day…
Joe Judge and Giants have fun as training camp winds down
New coach Joe Judge showed his lighter side and rolled in the mud as the New York Giants' training camp started to wind down with the team opener less than two weeks away.
Indians' Plesac returns with 6 solid innings vs Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Plesac returned to the Indians with six solid innings after being punished for breaking coronavirus protocols, and Cleveland beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: Rays' Cash makes threat after 101 mph brushback
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West Virginia looks to improve under second-year coach Brown
West Virginia coach Neal Brown gave his players some much-welcome good vibes as they started fall practice during the coronavirus pandemic, unveiling an upgraded locker room to the sounds of celebration.
Syracuse has new coordinators, looks for bounceback season
Syracuse coach Dino Babers enters his fifth year at the helm facing a rebuild after a down season.
Kiffin not promising instant turnaround at Mississippi
New Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin isn't promising a repeat of his near-instant turnaround at Florida Atlantic.
Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between players who had a memorable battle in the bubble.
Hubbard leads high hopes for No. 15 Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy just wants to talk football.
Browns LB Wilson doesn't need surgery, expected back in 2020
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns finally had something go their way on the injury front.
Bonner's double-double leads Sun past Liberty 70-65
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 70-65 on Tuesday night.