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UW secures Boeing Apple Cup victory over WSU
SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies hosted the Washington State University in a season-opening Boeing A…
Panthers owner establishes Johnson C. Smith scholarships
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole are contributing $250,000 to Johnson C. Smith University students to help them overcome financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
It was quite a moment for Kyle Hendricks and David Ross.
Leicester beats Sheffield United 2-0, stays in EPL's top 4
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester consolidated its spot in the Champions League qualification places by beating Sheffield United 2-0 in the Premier League on Thursday thanks to goals by Ayoze Perez and Demarai Gr…
Former Phillies All-Star infielder Tony Taylor dies at 84
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tony Taylor, a former Philadelphia Phillies infielder and coach, died Thursday. He was 84.
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…
Washington NFL team hires law firm to review culture
Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team’s culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct.
The Latest: San Francisco 49ers, Giants to distribute masks
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
D Mitchell to wait until next year to join Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Mitchell will have to wait until next season to join the Chicago Blackhawks.
Top Mariners prospect Rodriguez suffers wrist fracture
SEATTLE (AP) — Top Seattle Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez suffered a hairline fracture of his left wrist during a drill, manager Scott Servais said Thursday.
The Latest: MEAC postpones football season
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
AAC lays out COVID-19 test plan ahead of NCAA announcement
The American Athletic Conference will require all its schools to test football players for COVID-19 at least 72 hours before competition.
Zion Williamson leaves Pelicans for 'family medical matter'
Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to attend to what the club described as an “urgent family medical matter.”
AAC lays out COVID-19 testing plan ahead NCAA announcement
The American Athletic Conference will require all its schools to test football players for COVID-19 at least 72 hours before competition.
Amaya's goal gives Cincinnati a 1-0 win over Atlanta
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Frankie Amaya scored his first career Major League Soccer goal in the 76th minute to give Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Thursday in the MLS is Back tournament.
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