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Grindy, Warriors power past Liberty Christian for 2-0 start
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (2-0) are off to a hot start this season after earning their sec…
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Twins sign 1st-round pick Aaron Sabato for $2.75M bonus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Aaron Sabato on Tuesday to a deal that included a $2.75 million bonus for the first-round draft pick from North Carolina.
UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Return of college athletes gives glimpse of back to school
Late last week, Clemson announced 28 athletes and athletic staffers had tested positive for COVID-19.
Iginla headlines 2020 Hall class as 4th Black player elected
Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw someone in the NHL who looked lik…
WVU coordinator apologizes after player's accusations
Suspended West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning apologized Wednesday after a player alleged he made a series of insensitive remarks, including against Hispanics.
The Latest: Hawaii to let some visitors avoid quarantine
The latest on the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak around the world:
Eddie Kasko, star infielder and Red Sox manager, dies at 88
BOSTON (AP) — Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder who managed the Boston Red Sox and spent nearly three decades with the team in a variety of roles, died Wednesday. He was 88.
2 University of Wisconsin athletes test positive for virus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two University of Wisconsin-Madison athletes tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to campus, the UW Athletic Department said Monday.
The Latest: American sailor Caleb Paine ends Olympic bid
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List of college teams cut because of coronavirus pandemic
Four-year college athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic, according to Associated Press research through Wednesday, June 24. (x-denotes schoo…
Liverpool on brink of title after beating Crystal Palace 4-0
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool is on the verge of ending its 30-year league title drought after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday with an attacking display that exemplified a dominant …
James Rodríguez niega tener diferencias con Zidane
BOGOTÁ (AP) — James Rodríguez negó que tenga diferencias con Zinedine Zidane, quien recién el domingo lo incluyó en el plantel titular del Real Madrid, en el que no figuraba desde octubre.
Iowa pauses ticket sales until stadium capacity limit known
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has paused ticket sales for the 2020 football season until there's clarity about how many people will be allowed to attend games in Kinnick Stadium, the athletic department announced Mon…
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