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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…
Ripken heads charity campaign, longs for baseball's return
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cal Ripken Jr. has launched a campaign to help feed children and families across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating a contribution of $250,000 and opening a social media account…
Kentucky's Maxey becomes second Wildcat to enter NBA draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey will enter the NBA draft, becoming the second Wildcats starter in as many days to turn pro and forego his remaining collegiate eligibility.
Falcons to wear all-black home uniforms as part of redesign
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are moving to black pants with black jerseys for their home uniforms in 2020 as part of a redesign the team says respects past fashion choices with updates “to match the modern pr…
Samford hires longtime prep basketball coach Bucky McMillan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Samford has hired veteran high school coach Bucky McMillan to lead its basketball program.
Caribbean soccer officials appeal ouster by FIFA at court
GENEVA (AP) — Soccer officials in Trinidad and Tobago have appealed a decision by FIFA to oust them less than four months after winning an election against a candidate who supported the world body.
Sportsbooks are dark and odds are long in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nobody would have given odds on this.
Arizona lands Seattle grad transfer Terrell Brown
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle University graduate transfer guard Terrell Brown has committed to Arizona, bolstering the Wildcats' backcourt for next season.
Omaha hires Ohio St. aide Banks as women's basketball coach
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ohio State assistant Carrie Banks has been hired as the new women's basketball coach at Omaha, athletic director Trev Alberts announced Tuesday.
Brockers grateful to rejoin Rams after Ravens deal collapsed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Brockers began his first trip into free agency with uncertainty and excitement about what might be next in an eight-year NFL career spent entirely with the Los Angeles Rams.
Prominent Florida convention center becoming a hospital
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two months ago, the Miami Beach Convention Center hosted tens of thousands of cheering and laughing Super Bowl guests visiting the NFL’s traveling museum and interactive displays.
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Nicaragua inaction on virus raises fears of regional spread
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — International health officials are warning that the Nicaraguan government’s perplexing weekslong refusal to take measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus is heightening the ri…
Louisville's Nwora enters NBA draft after All-America season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville forward Jordan Nwora has announced on social media that he will enter the NBA draft.
Red Sox ace Sale confident he'll be strong after Tommy John
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale says he has no regrets about the timing of his recent Tommy John surgery and is confident he can return as a stronger pitcher following his yearlong rehab.
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi
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