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Broncos reload after memorable state semifinal run
LIND — If you ask Lind/Ritzville (14-2) Head Coach Cari Galbreath, last season was special for the Broncos. “…
Giants rally on Yastrzemski's 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, the second a towering solo shot into McCovey Cove in the ninth inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants past the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Wednesday night.
Saints' Payton: More 'live' football planned this preseason
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton prefers not to use the term “training camp” to describe how he’s trying to prepare his club for this pandemic-altered NFL season.
Vikings put DE Odenigbo on COVID reserve; 7 players on list
The Minnesota Vikings put three more players, including defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, on their reserve list for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers' Roberts back for Arizona's home opener
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Former Illinois, New Mexico St coach Lou Henson dies at 88
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob…
Roethlisberger's return raises expectations in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger is back and, to listen to the precious few who have seen the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback throw a football sometime in the past 10 months tell it, apparently as good as new.
Wilson's double-double carries Aces past Dream 100-70
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Aja Wilson had 21 points with 11 rebounds and Dearica Hamby scored 20 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 100-70 on Wednesday night.
AP Source: ACC presidents to delay voting on new schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference university presidents are expected to delay voting on a revised football schedule for the league when they meet Wednesday, a person involved in the situation told The Associated Press.
Column: Kelly makes sure cheating Astros get some payback
The fake crowds and phony noise were tolerable, at least for a few games. Empty ballparks, too, because it was worth it to have baseball back in some form to provide a few hours of escape from a pandemic that seems…
The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives
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Evansville adds 2 former Butler players to Lickliter's staff
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville coach Todd Lickliter has hired two former players — Brandon Crone and Thomas Jackson — to be assistant coaches.
Here's 10 things to know about the NBA season restart
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Welcome back, NBA. The games start Thursday night at Walt Disney World, and here's 10 things to know as the season enters its restart phase.
Yankees make most of schedule change, defeat Orioles 9-3
BALTIMORE (AP) — If the New York Yankees must adjust on the fly to a sudden change in the schedule, there's no team they'd rather face than the Baltimore Orioles.
Dodgers' Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunti…
Astros obtain RHP Hector Velázquez from Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — The pitching-strapped Houston Astros have acquired right-hander Hector Velázquez from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to named.