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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…
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.
Simmons, Jones confident Titans can thrive without Casey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee made clear in March the front office was ready to
Jerry Jones suggests wiggle room over Cowboys' anthem policy
Jerry Jones sidestepped the question of whether he would change his policy requiring Dallas Cowboys players to stand during the national anthem.
Past 2 champions Capitals, Blues struggle to start playoffs
Hours after the Washington Capitals were sunk by allowing four consecutive goals, St. Louis coach Craig Berube saw his Blues lose confidence after falling behind in their Game 1.
Tatis Jr. brings talent, swagger as Padres hope to contend
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “El Niño” is bringing a welcome wallop to San Diego.
Robert Ryland, first Black pro tennis player, dead at 100
Robert Ryland, the first Black professional tennis player and later a coach to such stars as Arthur Ashe and Serena and Venus Williams, has died. He was 100.
Bryant held out of Cubs' lineup versus Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Slugger Kris Bryant was held out of the surging Chicago Cubs' starting lineup against Milwaukee on Thursday night because of a sore left wrist and ring finger.
The Latest: Horizon League postpones fall competition
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Saints safety Williams owning up to tackling deficiencies
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints safety Marcus Williams has made it a priority to directly and openly address those painful instances when his trouble with tackling has overshadowed his ability to defend passes.
Jets' Gregg Williams won't flinch despite key losses on D
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Williams has been through this before plenty of times during his 30 years in the NFL.
Korpisalo, Blue Jackets win 3-1, tie series with Lightning
TORONTO (AP) — Two days after making an NHL-record 85 saves in a five-overtime loss, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 more shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Thursday to even the…
Climate activists hang banner on Boston's iconic Citgo sign
BOSTON (AP) — Members of an activist group hung a banner that read “CLIMATE JUSTICE NOW” on the iconic Citgo sign near Boston’s Fenway Park, leading to eight arrests, police said.
MLB to honor Negro Leagues centennial with patches Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — All major league players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear a patch on Sunday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues.
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…
After 20 years in college, Sean Spencer joins Giants' staff
After spending more than two decades in the college ranks as an assistant coach, Sean Spencer is bringing his high-energy approach to the New York Giants.