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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. “…
2 teams to ground-share in England's 2nd tier next season
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Two teams will play at the same soccer ground in England's second-tier Championship next season.
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Marlins catcher Alfaro goes on injured list before opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro went on the injured list Friday before their season opener at Philadelphia.
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Mountain East Conference delays start of fall sports
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — The Mountain East Conference is delaying the start of fall college sports competitions until at least Oct. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays began their still-in-progress odyssey by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Friday night in a season opener.
Vikings sign Zimmer to 3-year contract extension through '23
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed head coach Mike Zimmer to a three-year contract extension through the 2023 season, finalizing a key piece of business Friday before the beginning of training camp.
NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption
NHL officials acknowledged Friday there is a long way to go before celebrating hockey's return during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After rough start, MLS bubble in Florida seems to be working
Jeff Agoos arrived inside the Major League Soccer bubble in Florida in late June.
3 Missouri players withdraw from NBA draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri basketball players Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft Friday and will return to the Tigers for the upcoming season.
Record 109 Dominican players on opening day MLB rosters
NEW YORK (AP) — A record 110 players from the Dominican Republic were on opening-day major league rosters, boosted by an expanded pool following the layoff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Brent Seabrook won't travel with Blackhawks for playoffs
CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL playoffs after not feeling well enough following three surgeries.