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Mavericks dig deep to sweep Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (4-3) dug deep against the Sunnyside Grizzlies as they earned a competitive …
Olympic champions in hard-hit Bergamo surrounded by death
ROME (AP) — Standing together before nearly 100 members of the International Olympic Committee, Sofia Goggia and Michela Moioli felt like they were on top of the world.
English rugby in turmoil as season canceled below top flight
English rugby was plunged into financial turmoil and uncertainty on Friday after the season was canceled at all levels below the top-flight Premiership because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Former FIBA head Borislav Stankovic dies
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Borislav Stankovic, the former longtime International Basketball Federation secretary general responsible for bringing NBA players to the Olympics, has died, the governing body said. He was …
The Latest: Non-Premiership English rugby canceled
The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Saints coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can motivate people to d…
AP Source: UAB reaches agreement with hoops coach Kennedy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says UAB has agreed in principle with former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to become the Blazers basketball coach.
Column: Optics of big NFL contracts just aren't right
The NFL is now allowing teams to announce free agent signings, after a few days of keeping things unofficial because players can’t travel for physicals.
NFL Calendar
April 17 — Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
NBA Calendar
(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice)
Wyoming hires Northern Colorado's Linder as head coach
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has hired Northern Colorado's Jeff Linder to replace Allen Edwards as head coach.
Inside the week that has left the NBA and NHL shut down
It has been just one week.
Red Sox ace Chris Sale to have Tommy John surgery
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will have Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, an operation that would keep him out the entire 2020 baseball season if and when it resumes after the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB Calendar
TBA — Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.
Predators sign forward Cole Smith to 1-year deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Cole Smith to a one-year, two-way deal for the 2020-21 season.
MLS targets May 10 return, considers extending into December
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer is targeting a May 10 return to play and will consider pushing back its championship game by a month into December.