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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: 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.
Rhode Island has 14 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from 5
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Rhode Island has risen from five to 14, state officials announced 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.
DNR: Wild deer in Dakota County tests positive for CWD
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A wild deer in Dakota County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the first case of the fatal brain disease discovered in that area of Minnesota, state wildlife officials said Fri…
Amid flurry of SC cancellations, Senate will keep meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Amid a flurry of cancellations of college classes, athletic events and St. Patrick's Day parades in South Carolina over the
Titans waive tight end Delanie Walker, kicker Ryan Succop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have waived three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker and kicker Ryan Succop.
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.
Masters, Boston Marathon postponed due to coronavirus
The shock waves from the coronavirus outbreak rattled sports for another day as two rites of spring, the Masters and Boston Marathon, were postponed.
MLB Calendar
(All dates set before opening day was postponed for at least two weeks.)
MLB allows players to leave after canceling spring training
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball is allowing players to go home, making the decision a day after canceling the rest of the spring training schedule and postponing opening day by at least two weeks amid the …
Ex-Canadian football player admits to college scam
BOSTON (AP) — A former Canadian Football League player pleaded guilty Friday to participating in a college admissions cheating scheme by hiring someone take the SATs in place of his two sons.
Mets say Donovan Mitchell Sr. negative for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's father, who works for the New York Mets, tested negative for the coronavirus.
Governor orders every school in Ohio to close for 3 weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday ordered every school in Ohio to close for three weeks beginning at day's end Monday.
Dream denied: Virus dashes Dayton's magical hoops season
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton's men's basketball team, and the city it uplifted, from a dream of a season.