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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…
Oklahoma State's Gundy takes pay cut in wake of T-shirt flap
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy took a $1 million pay cut and had his contract shortened by a year as part of an internal review prompted by sharp criticism from his star running back for w…
Burnley, Sheffield United draw 1-1 in Premier League
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Sheffield United’s unlikely hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were further reduced after a 1-1 draw at Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday.
Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus, a jarring hit to the NL East champions less than three weeks…
North Carolina teen threw the 2nd fastest pitch in history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Luke Little had this year’s Major League Baseball draft on his radar, but he waited to make any big plans.
Jarmond faces many challenges in taking over as UCLA's AD
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most new athletic directors who take over in July have the luxury of getting acclimated to their new school before things really ramp up in two months. That isn't going to be the case for the sta…
D-backs' MadBum back on mound, tries to stay healthy in camp
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's new pitching addition Madison Bumgarner was having a little fun on the mound during his first summer workout on Saturday, dropping down sidearm and firing a fastball that buzzed catcher Ste…
Eyeing social change, Pirates star Josh Bell finds his voice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell wanted to make a statement with his actions, a way to channel the disgust the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman felt in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police…
Austin Peay coach quits unexpectedly after 1 year on job
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Austin Peay coach Mark Hudspeth has resigned after one season on the job that included him taking the Governors to a program-record 11 wins and a trip to the FCS quarterfinals.
MLS Dallas-Vancouver match delayed because of positive tests
The MLS is Back Tournament match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps set for Thursday has been postponed because of positive tests for the coronavirus.
What Would Have Been: Close MLB interleague play, Wimbledon
There would have been a lot of close MLB rivalry games this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic, with five interleague series matching teams from the same city or state. All of those rivals will still get to p…
North Carolina teen threw the 2nd fastest pitch in history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Luke Little had this year’s Major League Baseball draft on his radar, but he waited to make any big plans.
The Latest: Two Arizona relievers tested positive for virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season
The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed Sunday on protocols to resume the season, a major step toward the return of hockey this summer.
Giants manager Kapler: Pablo Sandoval's weight not an issue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pablo Sandoval's size and round middle have ignited the internet and brought out the body critics as baseball begins again.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly to the AP: League, players reach tentative agreement on protocols to resume season
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly to the AP: League, players reach tentative agreement on protocols to resume season.