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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…
As Florida virus numbers rise, NBA arrivals draw closer
The coronavirus numbers kept climbing Thursday, with a single-day record for new cases being set in Florida and the NBA revealing that the count of players and staff from the 22 remaining teams that have confirmed …
Grizzlies' Morant adds 12 pounds before heading to Florida
Ja Morant has taken advantage of the NBA's hiatus, adding 12 pounds of muscle to help absorb contact when the NBA's likely rookie of the year fearlessly attacks the basketball.
Bremen’s Bundesliga future on edge after 0-0 with Heidenheim
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen's Bundesliga future remained in doubt after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-division Heidenheim in the first leg of their relegation-promotion playoff on Thursday.
Blue Jays granted exemption to train in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — All 30 Major League Baseball teams will train at their regular-season ballparks for the pandemic-shortened season after the Toronto Blue Jays received a Canadian federal government exemption on Thurs…
Texas linebacker Overshown to sit out until 'changes made'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas junior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Thursday he will sit out from all team activities until the school starts meeting demands for campus changes sought by dozens of Longhorns athle…
Mourinho bemoans Spurs mentality after VAR frustration
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was denied an equalizer by a disputed VAR decision before losing 3-1 at Sheffield United on Thursday in a further blow to the team's European qualification hopes.
76ers' Simmons recovered from back injury for restart
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons’ back pain threw his postseason status into uncertainty had the NBA season reached its natural conclusion.
Flyers' Lindblom completes treatment for rare bone cancer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom has completed radiation treatments for a rare form of bone cancer.
Pitcher Meyer gets $6.7 million signing bonus from Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Right-hander Max Meyer has agreed to a $6.7 million signing bonus as part of a minor league contract to join the Miami Marlins, and he'll take part in training camp starting Friday.
Idaho march brings college athletes, officers together
Tommy Togiai could hear the emotion in his teammates' voices, see it in their eyes, even on a computer screen. The Ohio State defensive tackle felt it, too, in the days after George Floyd's death while in the custo…
Liverpool gets guard of honor from dethroned champ Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool's players received a guard of honor from Manchester City on Thursday before playing the team they dethroned as Premier League champions.
Atalanta beats Napoli 2-0 in Serie A to stay in hunt for 3rd
MILAN (AP) — Atalanta beat Napoli 2-0 in Serie A on Thursday to keep up the pressure on Inter Milan in the fight for third place.
Louisiana College applies for NAIA for 2021-22 school year
PINEVILLE, La. (AP) — A private Baptist college in Louisiana
Tottenham loses 3-1 at Sheffield United in Premier League
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was denied an equalizer by a disputed VAR decision before losing 3-1 at Sheffield United on Thursday in a further blow to the team's European qualification hopes.
Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher handed recruiting penalties by NCAA
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M's football program was placed on probation and coach Jimbo Fisher given a six-month show cause order by the NCAA on Thursday after the Aggies were found to have violated recr…