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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Oct. 8-15, 2026
MOSES LAKE — In the college world, the second half of the season is underway for some while others are preparing f…
AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus
Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.
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AP Source: Jags trading Campbell to Ravens for 5th-rounder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The "Mayor of Sacksonville" is on the move. And the Baltimore Ravens made quite the deal to land veteran Calais Campbell, essentially giving up a backup kicker who spent time on five NFL r…
Syracuse freshman guard Brycen Goodine to transfer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse freshman Brycen Goodine is transferring.
Nationals release reliever Hunter Strickland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals released relief pitcher Hunter Strickland on Saturday.
Falcons reach 3-year agreement to keep fullback Keith Smith
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension Saturday.
UNC Wilmington hires NC State assistant Siddle as coach
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — UNC Wilmington hired North Carolina State assistant coach Takayo Siddle as basketball coach Friday.
Iona coach Cluess steps down after 6 NCAA Tournament berths
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Cluess, who led Iona to six NCAA Tournament appearances, resigned Friday to focus on making a full recovery from a recent health concern.
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.
AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Friday.
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year traditio…
UIC fires basketball coach Steve McClain after 5 seasons
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois-Chicago fired coach Steve McClain on Friday after five seasons.
Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus
MADRID (AP) — The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe.
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.
Brazil slow to act in sport on coronavirus
SAO PAULO (AP) — The biggest country in South America has also been slowest in the region to impose restrictions on large gatherings at sporting events as the coronavirus continues to spread.