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QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
Citadel's football team chaplain killed in kayak accident
RUSSELLVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A man who served as a football team chaplain for The Citadel in South Carolina was killed when his kayak overturned Tuesday morning, officials said.
NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.
Italian soccer's chances of resuming looking bleak
MILAN (AP) — The chances of Italy’s soccer season resuming are looking increasingly unlikely and a definitive decision could even be made by the end of the week.
Texans release Gipson a year into three-year contract
The Houston Texans have released veteran safety Tashuan Gipson just one year after signing him to a three-year, $22.5 million contract.
French government calls off French rugby and soccer leagues
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer and rugby leagues will not complete their matches this season after the government called them off as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Steelers exercise 2021 option on All-Pro LB T.J. Watt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have picked up the fifth-year option on All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt.
Blackhawks fire team president McDonough in surprising move
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired team president John McDonough on Monday, cutting ties with a key figure in the most successful decade in team history and raising questions about the direction of one of …
Nevada News Digest
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Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in
Imagine a major-college quarterback with a sizable social media following who posts entertaining and informative updates about his life on and off the field.
MLB allows each team to decide its ticket refund policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball told teams on Tuesday they could decide their own ticket refund policies.
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West
A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the division.
South Carolina F A.J. Lawson declares for NBA draft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina leading scorer A.J. Lawson is entering the NBA draft for a second straight season.
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After 'damaging' delay to stop sports, UK tries to restart
It will be hard to quantify just how many lives Mikel Arteta saved by contracting the coronavirus.
AFC North has new look, though Ravens still the team to beat
Following a season in which Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens ran away with the AFC North title, the rest of the division has been working diligently to narrow the gap.