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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Sept. 25 – Oct. 2, 2026
MOSES LAKE — There's always more excitement to come as college athletes continue through their fall seasons. Check…
Wake Forest says it has fired basketball coach Danny Manning after losing seasons in 5 of his 6 years
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest says it has fired basketball coach Danny Manning after losing seasons in 5 of his 6 years.
US journalists seek to help colleagues affected by virus
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Journalists from around the U.S. are finding ways to help their colleagues simply pay rent or buy groceries as they face lost or reduced paychecks because of layoffs and furloughs caused by the…
Bears open draft by taking TE Cole Kmet, CB Jaylon Johnson
Cole Kmet grew up in the Chicago suburbs cheering for Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher and former star tight end Greg Olsen. His dad, Frank, played on the Bears' practice squad in the early 1990s.
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NFL
Ole Miss hires new softball coach
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss has a new person in charge of its softball program.
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn't want to invest draft choices in players who'd struggle to make a roster loaded with regulars from three straight division-winning…
Texans' O'Brien uses 1st draft as GM to address many needs
Coach Bill O’Brien addressed many of the Houston Texans’ needs in his first draft as the team’s general manager, despite not having a first-round pick.
Chargers won't put pressure on Herbert to start immediately
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are hopeful Justin Herbert can develop into a franchise quarterback. They are planning on a patient approach.
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense
ATLANTA (AP) — After back-to-back losing seasons, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn know they're under pressure in 2020.
NCAA denies request to drop Division I sport minimum
The NCAA Division I Council denied a request to temporarily waive the minimum number of sports required to be a Division I member and delayed a decision on allowing all college athletes to be immediately eligible o…
AP Sportlight
April 28
Rodman Rules: Armstrong talks Rodman's role in Bulls titles
Dennis Rodman was one of the rivals Michael Jordan had to conquer on his way to his first run of three straight NBA titles. And Rodman then became one of the teammates who helped Jordan pull off his second three-pe…
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
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Denver Broncos build around Drew Lock in the NFL draft
John Elway pledged to give Drew Lock more weapons and better protection in an NFL draft teeming with wide receivers and offensive linemen.