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Tigers, Mavs and Huskies compete at Sunfair XC Invitational
YAKIMA — It was a warm day in Yakima for the Sunfair Cross Country Invitational where the Ephrata Tigers, Moses La…
Steelers place franchise tag on OLB Dupree as Foster retires
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. Ramon Foster is walking away.
Hall's Powell has no regrets despite no NCAA Tournament
Preseason All-American Myles Powell has no regrets about returning for his senior season at No. 16 Seton Hall despite the Big East and NCAA tournaments being canceled because of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday.
Buccaneers place franchise tag on NFL sack leader Barrett
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on NFL sack leader Shaquil Barrett, a move that also could mean Jameis Winston’s time as the team’s starting quarterback is coming to an end.
Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn't even feel sick
All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz says he showed no symptoms of being sick before testing positive for the coronavirus, and he continues to have no signs of illness since going into isolation.
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Board OKs closing Nashville bars, limiting restaurant seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A health board in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday agreed to close bars and limit restaurant capacity in the country music capital to combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
Nevada reports 1st death from new coronavirus in Vegas area
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada reported its first death from the new coronavirus Monday as businesses and schools shut down around the state, including many of the Las Vegas Strip casinos that power the local economy, and…
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March 19
April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas. It's not yet clear, however, if the draft itself will be held in the city.
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March 18 — Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.
UConn's Walker to forgo senior year, enter WNBA draft
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn forward Megan Walker has decided to forgo her senior season and enter the WNBA draft.
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March 16
New England Patriots extend safety Devin McCourty's contract
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots extended safety Devin McCourty's contract Sunday.
New York Giants franchise defensive lineman Leonard Williams
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have placed a nonexclusive franchise tag on defensive tackle Leonard Williams.