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Broncos shakes off early miscues, roll past Asotin
LIND — The Lind-Ritzville Broncos (2-2) earned a statement 35-13 win over the Asotin Panthers Friday which was hig…
Bears release veteran tight end Trey Burton
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released veteran tight end Trey Burton after his injury-riddled season on Friday.
New Washington offensive coordinator facing extra challenges
SEATTLE (AP) — Before college football was thrown off course by the coronavirus pandemic, new Washington offensive coordinator John Donovan was already stepping into a challenging situation.
Cowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draft
The two biggest losses in free agency for the Dallas Cowboys were at cornerback and defensive end, so it's reasonable to list those as the club's top two priorities going into the draft.
Hopes in Louisiana for more nonemergency care by May 1
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is working to make more clinic and hospital space available again for elective surgeries and other nonemergency medical care before May 1, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday.
Pistons say Doumbouya back in France to be closer to family
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons confirmed Saturday that rookie Sekou Doumbouya is back in France while NBA play is on hold because of the coronavirus crisis.
Wings bolster franchise with 3 of top 7 picks in WNBA draft
The Dallas Wings had been focused on the 2020 WNBA draft for about two years, and went into the night with three of the top seven picks.
Mexican soccer suspends relegation/promotion for 5 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican league soccer owners voted Friday to suspend relegation and promotion between the country's top two divisions for five years, citing economic problems for the second division that have be…
Column: When nightmare is over, a chance for sports to reset
While sports is on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, there are surely lessons to be learned.
Patriots re-sign restricted free-agent DL Adam Butler
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots re-signed restricted free-agent defensive lineman Adam Butler on Friday.
The Latest: 500 fans watch as soccer resumes in Turkmenistan
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New York Liberty select Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu with No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty select Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu with No. 1 pick in WNBA draft.
Glance at plans sports leagues have made to resume play
The Associated Press canvassed major sports around the world asking what the plan was to return to action. Most leagues gave aggressive and optimistic plans to start play within weeks, while fall sports said they p…
Former NBA top pick Bogut unsure about playing future
After 15 years in professional basketball, Andrew Bogut is close to making a decision on when to end his career. The new coronavirus and subsequent postponement of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo isn’t making it any eas…
Japan baseball delayed again, no date set for resumption
TOKYO (AP) — Nippon Professional Baseball’s season openers will not take place in May due to the new coronavirus pandemic, with no firm date set for the start.
Spain set to finish soccer season without fans in stadiums
MADRID (AP) — Soccer matches and other sports events in Spain will take place in empty venues at least until the end of the summer, the mayor of Madrid said Saturday.