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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
Rutgers had at least 30 players were positive for COVID-19
Rutgers has had at least 30 football players test positive for COVID-19 since the team returned to campus in mid June.
UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick dies of gunshot wound
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick has died after suffering a gunshot wound.
No excuses as Atlético Madrid wastes another title chance
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — This time there are no excuses for Atlético Madrid.
Liberty University and Falwell: A bond that's hard to break
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. has been toppled, at least temporarily, from the presidency of evangelical Liberty University, but whether he will break permanently with the Christian institution that is syn…
EPL breaks silence on reasons for stalled Newcastle takeover
LONDON (AP) — The consortium which withdrew its bid to buy English club Newcastle declined an offer of independent arbitration into the long-running case after a request for additional information from the Premier …
Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner is tired of answering questions about his health. Really tired. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back remains adamant he can thrive in the NFL if he stays on the field.
Falcons re-sign TE Luke Stocker to back up newcomer Hurst
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Luke Stocker.
Editorial Roundup: New England
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers:
AP Sportlight
Aug. 15
Jim Boylen fired as Chicago Bulls coach
CHICAGO (AP) — Jim Boylen fired as Chicago Bulls coach.
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Aug. 15
Bulls fire coach Jim Boylen after missing playoffs again
Months after the world was reminded of the best run in Chicago Bulls history, the franchise closed a chapter on one of its worst.
Mountain East Conference pushes back fall sports to spring
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — The Mountain East Conference is postponing fall college sports competition until the spring semester due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Willian joins Arsenal after contract expires at Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Brazil winger Willian completed a cross-London move to Arsenal on Friday after his contract expired at fellow Premier League team Chelsea.
The Latest: Notre Dame says 2 football players in isolation
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: