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Wildcats extend win streak to 4 after Saint Martin's sweep
OLYMPIA — The Central Washington University Wildcats (8-4) won their fourth straight match Sunday afternoon, defea…
Ex-Titan now on front lines of fighting the pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Myron Rolle — or one of his colleagues — picks up the phone and begin dialing. On the other end, their patients are about to get some bad news.
Cowboys sign cornerback Saivion Smith, former XFL player
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Saivion Smith on Friday, adding the former XFL player about the same time the spring league announced it was suspending operations.
Rivera aims to start changing culture around Redskins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ron Rivera made plenty of mistakes as a first-time NFL head coach that he hopes not to repeat this time around.
Swiss prosecutors intend to drop 1 FIFA case against Blatter
GENEVA (AP) — In a legal victory for former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, federal prosecutors in Switzerland plan to drop one of two cases open against him for suspected criminal mismanagement.
Staley thinks No. 1 South Carolina is national champs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley believes her top-ranked Gamecocks are the women's basketball national champions, even without an NCAA Tournament trophy to put in their display case due to the…
Virus costly to draft prospects needing face time with teams
The NFL's shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar.
Mississippi State hires Nikki McCray-Penson as women's coach
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State hired former Old Dominion women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson to replace Vic Schaefer as the Bulldogs’ head coach.
On-the-go sports stars embrace family time during shutdown
Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets would have been on the road last week, trying to make a final push for the playoffs had the National Hockey League season not been called off because of the pandemic.
USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness progr…
Blackhawks, prospect Michal Teply agree to 3-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with forward prospect Michal Teply.
AP Interview: Ex-Tottenham chair Sugar on EPL financial woes
Three decades after helping to establish what became the world’s richest soccer competition, Alan Sugar assesses the financial landscape with growing concern.
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HBCU NFL hopefuls adjust after canceled pro days, combine
De’Montrez Burroughs looked at it as his best shot to accomplish his NFL dream.
Ex-soccer boss Napout denied compassionate prison release
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge denied a request by the former head of South American soccer to be given compassionate release from prison because of the new coronavirus pandemic but reserved judgment Friday on his…
West Virginia's Tshiebwe to go through NBA draft process
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Oscar Tshiebwe will go through the NBA draft process while maintaining his college eligibility.