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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…
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State
Mike Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time.
Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays
MIAMI (AP) — Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Tuesday night.
New coach at Baylor, where QB Brewer may finally slide more
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer never spent a lot of time thinking about how beat up he was at the end of last season after a tough finish for the Bears.
Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Gase knew something was a bit off as soon as he looked at Brian Poole.
The Latest: Australian hot spot extends state of emergency
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s hot spot Victoria state on Wednesday extended its state of emergency for another six months as its weekly average of new COVID-10 infections dipped to 95.
Williams, Carter each score 22 in Dream's 102-90 victory
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Williams and rookie Chennedy Carter each scored 22 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 102-90 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma
Spencer Rattler is the next man up in the Oklahoma quarterback factory.
Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke'Bryan Hayes fit just about everything he could into his major league debut. The third base prospect hit a tying homer for Pittsburgh in the eighth inning. He struck out with the winning run on …
Núñez hits 2 HRs to carry Orioles past skidding Mets 9-5
BALTIMORE (AP) — Renato Núñez hit two home runs, Anthony Santander also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mets 9-5 Tuesday night to stretch New York's losing streak to five games.
Pitt to rely on dominant defense to gain traction in ACC
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi's makeover at Pittsburgh is nearly complete. Entering his sixth season, the Panthers have adopted the identity of the swaggering defenses Narduzzi put together so regularly during his…
Washington acquires OT David Sharpe from Raiders
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Football Team on Tuesday acquired offensive tackle David Sharpe in a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
FSU names Blackman its starting quarterback to open season
Florida State coach Mike Norvell named James Blackman his starting quarterback to open the season.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
NBA
Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyson Chandler figured sitting on the bench was better than sitting on the couch.
LEADING OFF: Rays' Cash makes threat after 101 mph brushback
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: