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Gridiron roundup – week four
MOSES LAKE — Four weeks of Basin high school football are now in the books with many teams earning statement wins …
Former World Series MVP Pearce retires, injured most of 2019
BOSTON (AP) — Steve Pearce, the career journeyman who broke loose to become the unlikely MVP of the 2018 World Series, says he’s done playing after an injury-plagued season for the Boston Red Sox.
MLS says goal of playing full season increasingly difficult
Major League Soccer says the chances of returning to action in mid-May now look extremely unlikely and that achieving its goal of getting in a full 34-game regular season is also becoming increasingly difficult.
The Latest: Seattle’s NHL franchise gives to virus relief
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AP source: NWHL in process of establishing Toronto-area team
The U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League is in the process of establishing an expansion franchise in the Toronto area, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.
The Latest: Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson takes pay cut
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Vandy senior Clevon Brown granted extra year after injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt senior forward Clevon Brown has been granted an extra year of eligibility after a knee injury limited him to nine games this season.
With hockey on hiatus, storied Stanley Cup is locked away
Phil Pritchard spent a recent afternoon carrying groceries back to his home outside Toronto — a far cry from taking the Stanley Cup around North America in the heat of the NHL playoffs.
The Latest: Greg Maddux vows to donate to virus victims
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Pro wrestling 'essential' under Florida governor's order
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.
University of Cincinnati drops men's soccer in virus fallout
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati eliminated its men's soccer program Tuesday as other colleges weighed cutbacks because of budget problems resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
VCU tennis coach Kostin retiring after 39-year career
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Paul Kostin, whose 1,179 victories in 39 seasons as a tennis coach rank second in NCAA history, Tuesday announced his retirement as VCU's men's and women's tennis coach.
The Latest: Predators raise $2.7 million for area relief
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Chargers sign former XFL tight end Donald Parham Jr.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Donald Parham Jr., who led XFL tight ends in yards and receptions, has signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said Tuesday.
Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner, dies at 63
NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Steinbrenner, the oldest son of George Steinbrenner and one of the four siblings who own the controlling shares of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at age 63.
Kentucky's Richards is fourth player to enter NBA draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Nick Richards will enter the NBA draft and forego his final season of collegiate eligibility by signing with an agency.