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Knights set for state title rematch
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (1-0) are slated for a big game against the Cashmere Bulldogs (1-0) on Friday, as i…
Deeney double gives Watford crucial EPL win over Newcastle
WATFORD, England (AP) — Troy Deeney converted two penalties as Watford came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 and give its fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League a huge boost on Saturday.
Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairman
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.
Buffalo's D'Youville College makes jump to Division II ranks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — D’Youville College sports teams are making the jump to Division II.
Big Ten scraps nonconference football games due to pandemic
The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it will not play nonconference games in football and several other sports this fall, the most dramatic move yet by a power conference because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three A-League teams finally fly out of virus-hit Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It was third time lucky for three Melbourne A-League teams trying to leave the coronavirus-hit city of Melbourne so the soccer league can restart its season.
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Ryan, catcher on Boston's 'Impossible Dream' team, dies
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Ryan, the backup catcher on the Boston Red Sox's 1967 “Impossible Dream” team during a 35-year career in professional baseball, has died. He was 78.
NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume
Collaboration or bust.
Gyasi Zardes powers Columbus past Cincinnati FC 4-0
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored twice to help the Columbus Crew beat Ohio rival Cincinnati FC 4-0 on Saturday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
Valot scores as Red Bulls down Atlanta United 1-0
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Florian Valot scored in the opening minutes, and the New York Red Bulls beat Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
Albert Pujols heads into 20th big league season healthy
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols' 20th season in the majors is about to begin with the Los Angeles Angels. When it does, the 40-year-old slugger is likely to be the oldest player in the big leagues.
The Latest: Pop keeping eye on Japan, and Olympic hopes
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Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return
Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.
MATCHDAY: Gattuso faces AC Milan as opponent for first time
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The Latest: Houston Rockets stars miss practice in Florida
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