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Apple Cup headlines opening weekend for Washington programs
MOSES LAKE — Week one of college football is here, and your favorite Washington programs are hitting the gridiron.…
Prosecutor wants to try juvenile as adult in athlete's death
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors plan to seek adult criminal sanctions against a 16-year-old defendant in the killing of a standout high school basketball player in New Mexico, Santa Fe-based District Attorney Mar…
Rookie Makar, Avs cruise to 4-0 round-robin win over Stars
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — High-scoring rookie defenseman Cale Makar connected on an early power-play goal, 30-year-old Pavel Francouz recorded a shutout in his postseason debut and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to …
CP3 leads Thunder's rout of cold-shooting Lakers, 105-86
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Paul had 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-86 victory over the poor-shooting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Judge sentences ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach to 90 days in jail plus probation for lying in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Judge sentences ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach to 90 days in jail plus probation for lying in Nassar-related case.
In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is quite wild
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA’s bubble.
Mamukelashvili opts out of NBA draft, returns to Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has opted out of the NBA draft and is returning to Seton Hall for his senior year.
Angels' Ohtani wants to keep pitching despite arm troubles
SEATTLE (AP) — Shohei Ohtani still wants to be a two-way player for the Los Angeles Angels despite having another season cut short on the mound due to arm troubles.
Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend
The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.
WCC institutes new rule to increase diversity
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The West Coast Conference is implementing a new rule aimed at increasing diversity in hiring for key positions.
TCU chancellor: Patterson apologizes for use of racial slur
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU’s chancellor said football coach Gary Patterson apologized Monday for repeating a racial slur when telling a player to stop using the slur in team meetings.
WNBA Capsules
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Diana Taurasi and Brttney Griner each scored 22 points and Phoenix beat the Chicago Sky 96-86 on Thursday night for the Mercury’s fourth straight win.
Belt's 3-run homer lifts Giants over Rockies 4-3
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Belt extended his success against Colorado starter Jon Gray with a three-run homer and a double to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Petry's goal in 3rd lifts Canadiens past Penguins again
TORONTO (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens weren’t even supposed to be here.
Notre Dame transfer QB Jurkovec can play for BC in 2020
BOSTON (AP) — Notre Dame transfer Phil Jurkovec will be able to play quarterback at Boston College this season, if there is one, after receiving an immediate eligibility waiver from the NCAA.
Alabama's Petty announces his return for senior season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama guard John Petty Jr. is staying in school instead of entering the NBA draft.