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Othello 12u softball off to state
OTHELLO — The Othello 12u Little League All-Star softball team claimed the District 5 championship June 15 and are…
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PlayUp to do mobile sports betting for New Jersey racetrack
FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey horse racing track is making its move to catch up with the pack in the state's hot sports betting market.
The Latest: Vermont positive test disrupts basketball slate
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Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Jared Goff will start the Los Angeles Rams' playoff game at Green Bay on Saturday, and John Wolford will be inactive.
Lions agree to deal with Rams executive Brad Holmes as GM
The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with Brad Holmes on Thursday to be their general manager.
Cooper, Johnson provide midseason hope for Auburn, Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Auburn and Georgia finally have help from their top recruits as the teams try to escape the bottom of the Southeastern Conference standings.
Raiders owner Mark Davis buying WNBA's Las Vegas Aces
Mark Davis is expanding his sports empire in Las Vegas, buying the Aces from MGM Resorts International.
CONCACAF resets men's Olympic qualifying for March 18-30
MIAMI (AP) — Men’s Olympic soccer qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean was rescheduled Thursday for March 18-30 in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the tournament originally was set to be played last…
Lions agree to deal with former Rams exec Brad Holmes as GM
The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with Brad Holmes on Thursday to be their general manager.
Browns aim to keep late-season surge going in Kansas City
CLEVELAND (12-5) at KANSAS CITY (14-2)
Alcorn State, Southern picked to win SWAC divisions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alcorn State and Southern are the favorites to repeat as division champions in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in a season that was moved to spring because of the pandemic.
Allen, Jackson set for playoff showdown as Bills host Ravens
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ravens coach John Harbaugh was immediately impressed by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s competitive fire following their first face-to-face encounter in an NFL setting.
Bills and Ravens to meet for first time in NFL playoffs
BALTIMORE (12-5) at BUFFALO (14-3)
Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changes
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein has been hired by Major League Baseball as a consultant for on-field matters and will evaluate possible rule changes.
Blackhawks place Jonathan Toews on long-term injured reserve
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss at least 10 games and 24 days after the team placed him on long-term injured reserve Thursday because of an unspecified illness.