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Eagles look to ‘climb Everest’ under new leadership in 2026
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles are heading into the fall with a new head coach as Tony O’Neel steps into the lea…
Swiss former Juventus defender Lichtsteiner retires at 36
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland and former Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner
Atlético says 4 positive tests confirmed in women's team
MADRID (AP) — Four members of Atlético Madrid's women's soccer team have tested positive for the coronavirus 10 days before its quarterfinal match against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Barcelona says player not in Champions League team has virus
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Barcelona player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said Wednesday, adding that he is not in its Champions League squad.
2022 World Cup further behind schedule with Asian games off
GENEVA (AP) — All Asian qualifying games for the 2022 World Cup scheduled this year were postponed to 2021 on Wednesday, adding to a
World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers postponed to next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all men's qualifiers scheduled in October and November for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup.
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Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?
Back in April, not long after the pandemic canceled the NCAA basketball tournament, the idea of moving the 2020 college football to the spring of 2021 was already being tossed around.
NHLPA's Fehr buoyed by 0 positive tests; `So far so good'
TORONTO (AP) — Zero players testing positive for COVID-19 in the two weeks since NHL teams arrived at their two respective playoff hub cities. And a powerful opening night statement on social and racial justice iss…
Analysis: Lillard has enough motivation for his playoff push
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard has no shortage of motivation.
Kraken to start season ticket seat selection in late August
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will allow fans who put down deposits on season tickets to begin selecting their seats later this month.
Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns protected their playoff hopes by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 130-117 on Tuesday to remain undefeated in the NBA restart.
Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10th
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bo Bichette, Travis Shaw and the wandering Toronto Blue Jays felt just fine in their new nest.
Promise of pizzas if Atalanta wins Champions League title
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — There will be a trophy — and lots of pizzas — if Atalanta pulls off an upset and wins the Champions League this month.
The Latest: Asian football cancels Oct., Nov. qualifiers
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Crawford's RBI in 10th lifts Giants over Astros 7-6
HOUSTON (AP) — The San Francisco Giants were confident that Hunter Pence would break out of his slump and get going this season.