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Bell’s five touchdown day lifts Eagles past Northern Iowa
CHENEY — After a 34-27 loss to Northern Arizona, the Eastern Washington Eagles (1-1) bounced back with a statement…
ESPN: Most highest-paid college coaches avoid salary cuts
Most of the highest-paid college football coaches have avoided the voluntary salary reductions that have swept Power Five programs, according to an ESPN survey.
Alabama Senate race shapes up to be a contentious slugfest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Alabama’s race is shaping up to be a contentious showdown between a college football coach backed by President Donald Trump and the body’s most e…
Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe tests positive for coronavirus
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19, but remains cautiously optimistic the veteran point guard will be ready for the start of the…
Twins to keep off-duty Minneapolis police for 2020 security
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will keep using off-duty Minneapolis police officers for security during the 2020 season.
Weaver's goal lifts Thorns over Courage 1-0 in Challenge Cup
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup with a surprising 1-0 upset victory over th…
Missouri's Drinkwitz takes side in mask-or-no-mask debate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz has been the head coach at Missouri for just over seven months.
Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United play to 0-0 draw
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United played to a scoreless draw on Friday night in the MLS is Back tournament in a match in which scoring opportunities were limited for both sides.
LeMahieu back with Yanks after recovering from COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Second baseman DJ LeMahieu returned to the field for the New York Yankees on Friday after missing nearly two weeks with COVID-19.
'Big window' - Is testing plan rigorous enough for football?
If there is a college football season, Wednesdays could be busy for medical staffs around the country.
The Latest: Dodgers CF Pollock considered skipping season
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The pitching puzzle: Teams not sure what to expect at start
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Months ago, before going into quarantine back home in the Dominican Republic, Johnny Cueto took pride in being picked to start for the San Francisco Giants on opening day.
RB Hubbard tabbed Big 12's preseason top offensive player
Oklahoma State junior running back Chuba Hubbard has been picked as the Big 12 preseason offensive player of the year, only weeks after the NCAA rushing leader lashed out at coach Mike Gundy and suggested he might …
Mariners know patience is key with top prospect Kelenic
SEATTLE (AP) — Even though he only turned 21 this week, Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic doesn’t lack for confidence. Or swagger.
Twins pick Berríos to start season opener versus White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star right-hander José Berríos will start the season opener for the Minnesota Twins.
St. Thomas can go D1; Minn. school was ousted from D3 league
The NCAA gave the University of St. Thomas permission Wednesday to jump directly from Division III to Division I, the final clearance for a bold move born out of the Minnesota private school's