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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…
Iowa's Garza enters draft, keeps college eligibility for now
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa All-America center Luka Garza announced he'll enter the NBA draft process without an agent so he can maintain his college eligibility.
30 MLB players sign on for The Show video game tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Snell, Juan Soto and Bo Bichette are among the baseball stars switching over to PlayStation with America's pastime on hold.
Pat Stapleton, former Blackhawks defenseman, dies at 79
TORONTO (AP) — Pat Stapleton, the former NHL defenseman who famously kept an air of mystery over whether he possessed the puck from the winning goal of the 1972 Summit Series, has died. He was 79.
AP Source: LA Rams trade WR Brandin Cooks to Texans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, according to a person familiar with the deal.
South Carolina guard Bolden leaving program for final season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard Jair Bolden is leaving the men's basketball program and will play his final season elsewhere.
LA Kings sign D MacDermid to 2-year contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defenseman Kurtis MacDermid has agreed to a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension through the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Kings.
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Tagovailoa’s agent says he's healthy, will be ready for camp
Tua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp.
Creighton's Alexander enters draft, keeps option to return
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton guard Ty-Shon Alexander declared for the NBA draft with the option to return to school for his final season of eligibility.
Iconic sports cities turn eerie during coronavirus shutdown
They are cities defined by iconic sporting events.
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Tom Webster, former hockey player and coach, dies at 71
Tom Webster, the former NHL and WHA forward who went on to coach the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, died Friday. He was 71.
Coronavirus shutdown presents challenges for teams, sponsors
CHICAGO (AP) — There are no sponsored power plays at the moment.
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.