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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…
Tar Heels aim to build on solid start to Brown's tenure
Mack Brown needed less than a year to stop North Carolina’s descent. Now he’s looking for a big jump in his second season.
New coach, new QB could have BC breaking out of ACC pack
BOSTON (AP) — Jeff Hafley’s first year at Boston College won’t be anything like he expected. Maybe the new Eagles coach can have some surprises for the Atlantic Coast Conference, too.
Tatum, Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Smart didn’t like a call that went against him late in the third quarter, a moment that made it seem like the Toronto Raptors were taking control against the Boston Celtics.
Mizzou's Drinkwitz looking forward to finally coaching game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz already has experienced just about everything a college football coach could imagine in his first season.
Les Miles confident Kansas continues to improve in Year 2
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas may be one of the only schools in the country where three wins was a sign of progress.
Miller drives in 7 as Cardinals pound Gray, Reds 16-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brad Miller homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 16-2 on Tuesday night.
Florida has potential for championships in Mullen's 3rd year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen declined to release a roster, openly mocked a predicted depth chart he saw online and refused to delve too deep into his plans for any position — even quarterback.
K-State heads into Year 2 under Klieman with high hopes
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — One of these days, Kansas State coach Chris Klieman will go through an offseason full of familiarity.
NFL requiring coaches, staff near bench to wear masks
The NFL has updated its gameday protocols by requiring every coach and staff member in the bench area to wear a mask and reducing the size of each team’s travel party.
Confident Stars, Avs sorting through goalie plans for Game 6
Dallas remains one victory away from its first berth in a conference finals in more than a decade, so there’s no finger-pointing among the Stars after failing to take advantage of their first opportunity to elimina…
Vanderbilt leaning on defense in tough SEC-only schedule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has plenty of experience back on his Vanderbilt defense. Better yet, the coach believes his Commodores are fast, talented and deep enough to have an impact in the Southeastern Co…
Rays' Cash makes threat after Chapman's 101 mph brush back
NEW YORK (AP) — If Aroldis Chapman's 101 mph brush-back pitch Tuesday night didn't push the Yankees-Rays rivalry to its boiling point, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash's threat certainly did.
No. 10 Notre Dame shooting for ACC, national titles in 2020
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Most seasons at Notre Dame, expectations include questions about contending for a championship. This year, there are questions about two.
Pirates rookie 3B Hayes ready to carry on family legacy
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke'Bryan Hayes remembers his father's instructions as a child, the ones that helped pave the way for the Pittsburgh Pirates prospect to follow in his dad Charlie's footsteps.
No. 10 Notre Dame joins ACC race to unseat No. 1 Clemson
The goal has long been simple for football independent Notre Dame: win big against a coast-to-coast schedule and earn a shot to play for a national championship without having to be tied to a league.