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Lions fall in competitive first round of state
YAKIMA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions battled their way through districts and made their way into the WI…
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.
Messi’s father is in Barcelona to discuss son’s future
Lionel Messi’s father arrived in Spain on Wednesday to meet with Barcelona club officials and discuss his son’s future.
Raptors find silver lining heading into Game 3 vs Celtics
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (AP) — Toronto guard Kyle Lowry knows the situation is bad.
Jets' Mims says he'll 'most definitely' be ready for Week 1
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Denzel Mims waited a long time before his hamstring felt good enough for him to get on the practice field.
Haskins will be Washington's Week 1 starting quarterback
Ron Rivera told his players Dwayne Haskins will be Washington's starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, then he reflected on a similar declaration he made almost a decade ago.
Clippers' Morris, Mavs' Doncic fined for actions in Game 6
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for his flagrant foul on Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, who was penalized $15,000 for throwing…
Pats preparing to make tough roster calls at O-line, WR, RB
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — An abnormal preseason, combined with having a league-high eight players opt out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns has created some tough decisions for the Patriots as they pre…
Hold my beer: AFC South teams take turns making risky moves
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Maybe close friends Bill O’Brien and Doug Marrone had a bet. Maybe they were playing a back-and-forth game of “Can You Top This?”
Cousins: No virus worry, wants to 'respect' others' concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins said he's sensitive to concerns about COVID-19 and believes in the importance of wearing a mask to help protect others, as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback tried to clarify comments…
Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
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4 members of Congress question NFL on concussion payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four members of Congress sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday questioning the league's formula for making concussion settlement payments to Black former players.
Man United signs Van De Beek from Ajax for $46 million
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny Van De Beek on Wednesday for the English club's first addition of the transfer window.
Saints bracing for new NFC South challenge from Brady's Bucs
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady won't have to wait long for a first look at the team his Buccaneers will be chasing in the NFC South.
UCF: 10 players opt out of season due to COVID-19 concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two projected starters are among 10 UCF football players who are opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.