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Seahawks sign 2-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs while Terrion Arnold remains unsigned
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs on Wednesday. A person with knowledge …
Abandon the NFL? Partners don't, even during a pandemic
As 67 players opted out of the NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic, corporate partners, sponsors and advertisers did the opposite.
Mavs set title sights with Euro stars after playoff return
Luka Doncic was impressive in his playoff debut on an injured ankle. Kristaps Porzingis left the NBA bubble amid unsettling questions over whether his knees will allow him to be the trusty sidekick in Dallas.
NFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlook
Let's get this straight from the outset: If the NFL has no fans at any games this season — or doesn't have much of a season at all — it will not go out of business.
Hubbard leads high hopes for No. 15 Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy just wants to talk football.
Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson headlines QB-driven AFC North
It's all about the quarterbacks in the AFC North, a division that includes the reigning NFL MVP, the top pick in the 2020 draft and a two-time Super Bowl winner looking to make a successful comeback.
Virginia looks to fill voids, repeat as Coastal champ
One year after dynamic quarterback Bryce Perkins led Virginia to its first Coastal Division title in the Atlantic Coast Conference and a trip to the Orange Bowl, the Cavaliers will show how far long Bronco Mendenha…
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.
Dolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaround
MIAMI (AP) — Eager to get to the practice field one morning, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores had an asymmetrical look he blamed on what he called his “quarantine haircut.”
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.
Rams LB Travin Howard out for season with torn meniscus
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Travin Howard will miss the upcoming season after tearing the meniscus in his knee, sidelining a probable starter for the Los Angeles Rams.
Fuente, Hokies optimistic with many key players returning
Virginia Tech will take on a different look in the fifth season of the Justin Fuente era.
Timing is everything for 4 players who get into the US Open
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — The USGA two months ago laid out the all-exempt field for a U.S. Open that could not have qualifying this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. One of criteria was to use the world r…
Sabres hire Matt Ellis as player development director
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Former Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Ellis was hired on Tuesday to become the team’s director of player development under new general manager Kevyn Adams.
Big East women's basketball tourney returning to Connecticut
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Big East Conference is moving its women's basketball tournament to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
Mariners use trades to continue building toward future
SEATTLE (AP) — Jerry Dipoto expected a quiet lead-up to the trade deadline. The only player the Seattle Mariners general manager knew he wanted to and could move with ease was pitcher Taijuan Walker.