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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…
The NBA's regular season, at long last, is about to close
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last day of an NBA regular season typically sees just about every team in action, with plenty of drama surrounding down-to-the-wire playoff races and statistical titles on the line.
The Latest: China's community virus cases hit single digits
BEIJING — China’s newly confirmed community transmitted cases of coronavirus fell into the single digits on Wednesday, while Hong Kong saw another 33 cases of infection.
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Top prospects still absent, but Tigers are competitive
DETROIT (AP) — Ron Gardenhire's Detroit Tigers sensed an opportunity this season — and these last few weeks have shown why.
Big Ten Conference announces it won't play football this fall, will explore playing in the spring
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Conference announces it won't play football this fall, will explore playing in the spring.
The Latest: Cowboys owner confident about having fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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DeSantis pushes football; Florida breaks virus death record
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for college football to be played as scheduled this fall, saying Tuesday that canceling the season as some conferences are doing because of the
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Into the unknown: NBA teams face concerns outside of bubble
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luke Walton was trying to find the right words to motivate his players to finish the season strong.
Magic snap 5-game skid with 133-127 victory over Pelicans
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nikola Vucevic scored 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the floor and the Orlando Magic tuned up for the postseason by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 133-127 on Thursday to snap a …
SEC, ACC, Big 12 still hoping to play football this fall
And then there were three.
AP source: Chiefs, Kelce agree to 4-year, $57.25M extension
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs weren't done when they signed star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a record-setting extension, or when they put together a pricey package to keep Pro Bowl defensive tac…
Kelsey Mitchell hits late 3-pointer, Fever top Liberty 82-77
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Tiffany Mitchell scored 19 points, Kelsey Mitchell made a long 3-pointer with 29.8 seconds left, and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 86-79 on Thursday night.
College football games canceled or postponed near 1,000
The number of canceled or postponed college football games as of Tuesday, according to Associated Press research.