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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…
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has die…
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Alaska university athletes quarantined for virus after party
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team and other student athletes are in quarantine or isolation after athletes tested positive for COVID-19 following an off-campus party, administr…
AC Milan faces trip to Shamrock Rovers in Europa League
GENEVA (AP) — Seven-time European champion AC Milan was drawn away to Shamrock Rovers of Ireland when the Europa League second qualifying round pairings were made Monday.
Dolphins' Fitzpatrick back at practice after mother's death
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick returned to practice Monday after missing a scrimmage following his mother's death.
NFL stunner: Jags waive Fournette after failing to trade him
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jaguars moved another step closer to purging Tom Coughlin's tumultuous tenure in Jacksonville.
Europa League second qualifying round draw list
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw Monday for the Europa League second qualifying round:
AC Milan drawn away to Shamrock Rovers in Europa League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Seven-time European champion AC Milan was drawn away to Shamrock Rovers of Ireland when the Europa League second qualifying round pairings were made Monday.
Benfica drawn away to PAOK in Champions League qualifying
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time European champion Benfica will play in Greece against PAOK in Monday's draw for the Champions League third qualifying round.
Champions League third qualifying round draw list
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw Monday for Champions League third qualifying round:
Immobile extends Lazio contract after record season
ROME (AP) — Prolific scorer Ciro Immobile has extended his contract with Lazio through 2025.
West Virginia State Fair off, but basket tradition continues
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The State Fair of West Virginia is off this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the tradition of a limited-edition basket continues, officials said.
Platini quizzed in Swiss investigation of $2M FIFA payment
GENEVA (AP) — Michel Platini was questioned at Switzerland’s federal prosecution office on Monday about a $2 million payment he received from FIFA in 2011.
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