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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…
White Sox top pitching prospect Kopech opts out this year
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech chose Friday not to play this season and the team put star third baseman Yoán Moncada and pitcher Jose Ruiz on the 10-day injured list becaus…
Manchester City to get Monday verdict in UEFA ban case
GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City will get the verdict on Monday in its appeal against a two-year ban from UEFA competitions.
Blue Jays shift Guerrero Jr. across diamond to first base
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. across the diamond, moving the slugger to first base from third.
The Latest: Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott tests positive
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Scrimmage gives Red Sox taste of strange season to come
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers lofted a fly ball to left, and John Andreoli took off in pursuit.
Northwestern moves Wisconsin game from Wrigley to Ryan Field
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern's game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toledo University football player fatally shot at pizzeria
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A University of Toledo football player was shot and killed following a fight at a city pizza restaurant, authorities said.
Frei, Vega standout as Seattle and San Jose play to 0-0 draw
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei made eight saves, including a diving stop on a deflected shot in the 70th minute, and the Sounders and San Jose played to a 0-0 draw in the MLS is Back t…
The Latest: New Mexico closes state parks, suspends sports
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico authorities will halt indoor restaurant service, close state parks to nonresidents and suspend autumn contact sports at schools in response to surging coronavirus infections in the state…
Harbaugh was close to a new deal at Michigan before pandemic
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday he was closing in on a contract extension before coping with the COVID-19 pandemic became a top priority for all involved in the discussions.
Florida, NC State schedule home-and-home series for '26, '32
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida and North Carolina State have scheduled a home-and-home series in football for 2026 and 2032.
Syracuse University appoints diversity director for sports
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack has added a position to his department, bucking a trend toward athletic cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Court filing alleges $400K paid to Williamson family in '18
The legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.
The Latest: D-Backs' Guerra returns after negative test
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New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other tiebreakers.