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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…
The Latest: Georgetown men’s hoops postpones 2 more games
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Celtics expect to play Friday, as NBA weighs more testing
The Boston Celtics expect their unplanned weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues to end Friday, when they’re scheduled to play host to the Orlando Magic.
AP source: Urban Meyer nearing deal to coach Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are "working toward finalizing" a deal to make him the team's coach.
James Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multiteam deal
James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of the NBA's highest scorers.
Stefanski returns to Browns, playoffs after COVID-19 absence
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is back with his playoff team after having COVID-19.
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Jan. 14
NC State sees COVID-19 cluster in its athletics department
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State University reported it has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with its athletics department.
Trippier's ban to end in Feb regardless of Atletico appeal
LONDON (AP) — The English Football Association has been unable to extend the end of Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier's ban for breaching betting rules while it is blocked from being applied in Spain and the…
EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging
The coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa has led to the postponement of another game as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers of clubs to urge compliance with enhanced regulations.
Another Aston Villa game called off because of virus cases
LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa has led to the postponement of another game.
Russia giving up top FIFA seat, targets new UEFA position
GENEVA (AP) — Russia is giving up its place on the FIFA Council and proposing its soccer federation president as a new candidate to join the UEFA executive committee, the European soccer body said Thursday.
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
NBA
NFL wild-card games show potential for alternate broadcasts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brian Robbins directed “Varsity Blues” and was the producer of “Coach Carter,” but both of those might have been eclipsed last Sunday with Nickelodeon's successful kids-oriented broadcast of an N…
Willis scores 28 to carry UIW over McNeese St. 83-61
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keaston Willis had 28 points as UIW rolled past McNeese State 83-61 on Wednesday night.
Texas COVID-19 cases top 2 million since the pandemic began
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas coronavirus cases have now topped 2 million since the pandemic first struck the state in early March, state officials reported Wednesday.