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Mavericks cross country heading to Hawaii
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks cross country team is headed to Hawaii for the 2026 Iolani cross country Inv…
Win-win: Henry says deal works for him; Titans get cap space
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry wanted the assurance of a long-term contract with the Tennessee Titans rather than risk playing this season under the franchise tag, and the NFL rushing leader said his new dea…
Akinola's hat trick gives Toronto a 4-3 win over Montreal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Ayo Akinola scored three goals and Toronto FC beat Canadian rival Montreal 4-3 on Thursday night in the MLS is Back tournament
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Recent editorials from North Carolina newspapers:
As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
Lamont reluctant to let UConn football travel to hot spots
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he would be reluctant to allow UConn's football team to travel to any state with a high coronavirus infection rate this fall.
Pence urges school reopening in Louisiana amid virus surge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence insisted Tuesday the country's schools should reopen to in-person instruction for students, making the point in Louisiana as the state has reemerged as one of the n…
Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
It was quite a moment for Kyle Hendricks and David Ross.
The Latest: Meadows tests positive, Moncada back from virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Marshall QB Isaiah Green enters transfer portal
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall quarterback Isaiah Green is looking to transfer less than two months before the scheduled start of the season.
Tanaka throws 1st bullpen since hit by liner on July 4
NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday in his first mound appearance since he was struck by a line drive off the bat of New York Yankees teammate Giancarlo Stanton on July 4. The …
Tennessee Vols tight end has back surgery for herniated disk
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee tight end Austin Pope says he had surgery Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his back.
College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “lon…
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…
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions
After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.
AL West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: