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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.…
Oklahoma mayor alleges threats by state lawmaker over masks
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The mayor of an Oklahoma City suburb alleges she was threatened by a state lawmaker because of a mandate she issued requiring bar and restaurant workers to wear masks in an effort to slow the s…
Booker's buzzer-beater keeps Suns unbeaten in the bubble
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker made a turnaround jumper over Paul George as time expired, capping a 35-point performance and giving the Phoenix Suns a 117-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tu…
MATCHDAY: Man United eyes quarterfinals as Europa resumes
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday with the resumption of the Europa League's round of 16:
Meadows 2 hits in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Austin Meadows got two hits after missing the first 10 games of the season with the coronavirus and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped their losing streak at five, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1…
Warren's hot hand sends Pacers past Magic for 3rd straight
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — T.J. Warren scored 32 points, tying Jermaine O'Neal's franchise record for most in a three-game span, to send the Indiana Pacers past the Orlando Magic 120-109 on Tuesday for their thi…
Indians manager Francona undergoing tests, return unknown
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona continues to undergo medical tests for a gastrointestinal issue, and there remains no clear timetable for when he'll return to the team.
All-America center Garza passes on NBA to return to Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Big Ten player of the year Luka Garza announced Sunday he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return to Iowa for his senior season.
NHL Capsules
TORONTO (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored twice in the third period while James Reimer was strong in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night and sweep the Stanley Cup qualifier …
#WeAreUnited players reach out to California Gov. for help
A group of Pac-12 football players with the #WeAreUnited movement met with officials from the California governor’s office Tuesday to discuss concerns about their schools’ COVID-19 protocols and protecting their co…
The Latest: AP Source: divisions to decide NCAA fall champs
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. out with left knee injury
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies will be without forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. for whatever remains of this season after he hurt his left knee.
No NBA draft yet as forward Yves Pons returns to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward Yves Pons has informed Tennessee he is returning for his senior season with the Volunteers rather than try his luck with the NBA draft.
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.
Alabama sports writers honor Henry, Brown, Shufford, Martin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry and former Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown headlined the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual athlete of the year awards, which were…
Aho, Reimer help Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-1 for sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored twice in the third period while James Reimer was strong in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night and sweep the Stanley Cup qualifier …