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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…
In defeat, Sessions still says Trump is right for the nation
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions took the stage with the same sense of conviction he had displayed in giddier times at a Mobile stadium almost five years ago, declaring once more that Donald Trump’s vision was rig…
Browns sign rookie safety Delpit, last of team's 2020 class
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns signed LSU safety Grant Delpit to his rookie deal on Wednesday, meaning all of Cleveland's 2020 draft class is under contract.
Tuberville takes GOP Senate nomination; House also decided
Both the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and party nominations in U.S. House districts were decided in Tuesday's runoff election in Alabama, which was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a rundown on…
Titans, Derrick Henry agree to contract before NFL deadline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have made sure that the NFL rushing leader is sticking around for a few more years.
Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from the relatively small Ivy League to the powerful Pac-12. H…
4 games per day in group stage of 2022 World Cup in Qatar
LONDON (AP) — The 2022 World Cup will have four games every day in a 12-day group stage and matches later in the tournament that go into extra time will extend past midnight in Qatar.
Sanó rejoins Twins after clearing virus quarantine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sanó has finally joined the Minnesota Twins on the field, after a frustrating wait to be cleared following his quarantine for a positive coronavirus test.
Domestic violence case dismissed against ex-Jaguars LB Brown
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A domestic violence complaint against former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown has been dismissed.
Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo frustrated by continuing back trouble
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo was ready to go. The slugging first baseman for the Chicago Cubs showed up to summer camp in great shape, looking forward to the season.
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Mets' deGrom, Cubs' Rizzo dealing with back issues
CHICAGO (AP) — Opening day is next week, and there is some unease for New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom and Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo because of back issues. It looks as if New York Yankees star Aaron J…
Porto clinches Portuguese title with win over Sporting
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Porto clinched its second Portuguese league title in three seasons Wednesday by beating Sporting Lisbon 2-0, and its fans took to the streets to celebrate amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cowboys' Prescott doesn't get deal to replace franchise tag
Dak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract.