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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 …
Ohio State player out of hospital after weekend shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was released from the hospital Monday after being shot in the face over the weekend, a spokesman for the football program said.
$500K paid to woman who accused football players of rape
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota paid a $500,000 settlement earlier this year to the student who accused several Gophers football players of sexual assault in 2016.
Nick Saban, Alabama players hold protest march on campus
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban led dozens of his football players and other athletes on a march to protest social injustice and recent incidents of police brutality against Black men and women.
Pac-12 linebacker transfers to Texas Tech to play this fall
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Arizona linebacker Colin Schooler will be eligible to play immediately this fall at Texas Tech after leaving the Pac-12 team for which he started the past three seasons.
Marlins get outfielder Starling Marte in trade with D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) — Miami acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Marlins a versatile hitter and defender as they try to make a surprising push for the playoffs.
Lightning bounce Bruins from playoffs on Hedman's 2OT goal
TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning remained perfect in overtime and are headed to the NHL's Eastern Conference finals for the fourth time in six seasons.
Friday Sports in Brief
MLB
Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Monday night in the first game of a three-game se…
Detroit turns island park into COVID-19 memorial garden
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit island park was transformed Monday into a drive-thru COVID-19 victims memorial as policy makers across the U.S. moved forward with plans to reopen schools and public spaces.
Will new coaches, new QBs keep it simple? They won't tell
Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown.
Jets sign Moncrief to help injured WR group, release K Maher
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets signed veteran Donte Moncrief to help their banged-up wide receiver group.
NCAA: Tyler Harris can play hoops in 2020-21 for Iowa State
AMES, Iowa (AP) — The NCAA has granted immediate eligibility to Iowa State guard Tyler Harris, who transferred from Memphis after last season.
Spencer Howard earns 1st win, Phillies beat Nationals 8-6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spencer Howard got a celebratory beer shower, wiped it off with baby powder and calmly talked about his first major league win like a guy who expects many more.
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
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Mercury's Hartley tears ACL in right knee, out for season
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Phoenix guard Bria Hartley is out for the season after tearing the ACL in her right knee, the Mercury announced Monday night.