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Knights XC finds success while hosting SCAC meet
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights cross country team hosted a late season South Central Athletic Conference meet at R…
Renovated football locker room part of Vandy athletics plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has released an athletics strategic plan described as a first step by the Southeastern Conference's only private university toward upgrading the Commodores' athletics facilities.
Laviolette to coach Team USA at world hockey championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Peter Laviolette is returning to the bench after being selected as the coach of the United States men's national team competing at the world hockey championships in May.
Bayern striker Lewandowski ruled out 4 weeks with fracture
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich's top scorer Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out for around four weeks after fracturing his shinbone in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League win at Chelsea.
Sixers' Embiid fined for flipping off Hawk, cursing on air
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid $25,000 on Wednesday, two days after he made an obscene gesture on the court and used profane language during a live television interview.
Pity Martinez off to brilliant start in Year 2 with Atlanta
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Pity Martinez seemed to be everywhere.
Italian fans mingle calmly in Lyon amid coronavirus fears
As black-and-white clad Juventus fans mingled in the restaurants and bars of Lyon ahead of a Champions League game Wednesday, the decision to let the match go ahead amid a coronavirus outbreak in nearby Italy met w…
Koepka: 'I'm going to play where the best players play'
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka said he respects everything
Canadiens' Mete out for season with broken foot
MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete will miss the rest of the season with a broken foot.
AP Top 25 Podcast: Georgia's Smart move targets Alabama
Georgia coach Kirby Smart is trying to turn his program into the Alabama of the SEC East. His latest move to make that happen is hiring away from the Crimson Tide the man Nick Saban has entrusted with setting the c…
Maple Leafs' Muzzin out about 4 weeks with broken hand
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have suffered another setback on defense with the loss of Jake Muzzin to a broken hand.
Holy Cross rowing coach cited in crash that killed rower
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida have cited a College of Holy Cross rowing coach for failing to yield the right of way in a January 15 crash that killed a rower and injured 13 other people.
A look at the legal issues in Man City's appeal against UEFA
GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City's legal fight with UEFA was expected, but how the English champion will organize its legal tactics is not yet clear.
Franklin's deal with Penn State worth $38.2M over 6 years
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State football coach James Franklin is guaranteed at least $38.2 million over the length of a new six-year contract that runs through 2025.
MLS owners predict league will surpass MLB, Premier League
NEW YORK (AP) — Three days ahead of the Major League Soccer's 25th season, owners, executives and players gathered for a day of unbridled optimism and hyperbole.
Brian Dozier can earn up to $4M with San Diego Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Second baseman Brian Dozier would get a $2.2 million, one-year contract if added to the San Diego Padres' 40-man roster and would have the chance to earn $1.8 million in performance bonuses bas…