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Mavericks swim hosts first meet of the season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls swim team got their season started Thursday as they hosted a nonleague…
Tennessee coach says RB Tim Jordan no longer with Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says running back Tim Jordan is no longer on the team after he was arrested May 30 in Florida on gun and marijuana charges.
Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates
The Edmonton Oilers’ resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl.
Czech league fines club for fans' racist abuse of player
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech soccer league on Thursday fined a club 120,000 Czech crowns ($5,050) after its fans racially abused an opposing player during a game.
Florida Sen. Rubio introduces NIL bill to push NCAA changes
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill Thursday that would protect the NCAA from being challenged in court if the association changes its rules to allow athletes to earn money for endorsement deals and personal…
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Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season.
Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate part of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfa…
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Sanó, accused of kidnapping, says he's been blackmailed
Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó told a Dominican Republic newspaper he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault.
LA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on 'Hard Knocks'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It will be lights, cameras, Los Angeles again for “Hard Knocks” but for the first time the show will feature two franchises.
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Detroit Pistons hire Thunder executive Troy Weaver as new GM
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons hired former Oklahoma City Thunder executive Troy Weaver as their new general manager Thursday.