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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
The Latest: Big 12, Big Ten to begin tournament fan bans
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AP Source: NBA owners leaning toward playing without fans
MIAMI (AP) — The majority of NBA owners are leaning toward a proposal to temporarily play games without fans in the buildings in response to the global concerns surrounding the coronavirus, a person with direct kno…
Defending champion Liverpool eliminated in Champions League's round of 16 by Atletico Madrid
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Defending champion Liverpool eliminated in Champions League's round of 16 by Atletico Madrid.
Ex-Spartans staffer files new lawsuit with more allegations
DETROIT (AP) — A former Michigan State football staff member filed a lawsuit this week in which he accused former coach Mark Dantonio of violating NCAA rules by contacting players at other schools to try to get the…
Coca-Cola on US Soccer: `unacceptable and offensive'
Coca-Cola criticized the U.S. Soccer Federation for saying in legal papers that women did not have the same responsibilities or physical ability as men on its national teams.
Atletico eliminates Liverpool from Champions League
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Anfield was rocking. Jurgen Klopp was beating his chest and punching the air. Another famous comeback was on for Liverpool in the Champions League.
The Latest: Juventus says test shows player has coronavirus
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Juventus player Rugani tests positive for coronavirus
MILAN (AP) — Italian soccer club Juventus announced Wednesday that one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Cardinals slugger Goldschmidt slowed by sore right elbow
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will be out for several more games because of a sore right elbow.
The Latest: Blue Jackets to play in nearly empty arena
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PSG beats Dortmund 2-0 to reach Champions League quarters
PARIS (AP) — With its fans cheering outside an empty stadium, Paris Saint-Germain finally reached the Champions League quarterfinals again by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Wednesday.
76ers' Embiid returns, Simmons out at least 3 more weeks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back in the lineup Wednesday night against Detroit after missing five games with a sprained left shoulder. The Sixers also said guard Ben Simmons will m…
Italian soccer club Juventus says defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for COVID-19
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Italian soccer club Juventus says defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for COVID-19.
Virus outbreak will empty NCAA Tournament arenas
College basketball's March Madness will be played in largely empty arenas in an effort to slow the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA announced Wednesday, a move that threatens to drain the signature school spirit from…
DC mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the number of identified coronavirus cases in the nation's capital reached 10 and officials recommended gatherings …