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Cougars fall in three sets to Tri-Cities Prep
WARDEN — Despite a hard-fought match on the home court, the Warden Cougars (7-7) fell in three sets to Tri-Cities …
A's shortstop Semien embraces role as team leader, slugger
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Marcus Semien stayed with his batting cage routine from the start of last season, and it paid off with career numbers for the Oakland Athletics’ slugging shortstop.
Redskins exercise 2020 option on RB Adrian Peterson
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins exercised Adrian Peterson's 2020 option Wednesday, keeping the veteran running back in the fold for another season.
LA Kings trade Cup-winning goal scorer Martinez to Vegas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings traded Stanley Cup-winning goal scorer Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights for two second-round draft picks on Wednesday.
Sandusky prosecutor and former Penn State lawyer disciplined
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A lawyer who led the child molestation investigation and prosecution of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky lost his law license for a year Wednesday over his handling o…
Rory McIlroy delivers strong rejection to proposed new tour
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rory McIlroy became the first top player to publicly reject the idea of a proposed new tour, saying he values his choice of where to play over whatever money the Premier Golf League is promising.
Brock Holt, Milwaukee Brewers finalize 1-year contract
PHOENIX (AP) — As spring training approached and he remained unsigned, Brock Holt got antsy.
Hornets' Graham emerging as Most Improved Player candidate
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Devonte Graham had mixed emotions when Kemba Walker left for the Boston Celtics.
Man City CEO targets verdict this season in UEFA ban case
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City hopes for a result this season in its appeal against a two-year European ban, club CEO Ferran Soriano said Wednesday.
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Feb. 24-March 2 — NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.
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Feb. 24 — Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST.
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April 15 — Regular season ends.
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Feb. 4-21 — Salary arbitration hearings, Phoenix.
India set to host 2022 Asian Cup in women's soccer
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — India is set to host another international tournament in women’s soccer as the game seeks to develop in the cricket-loving nation of 1.3 billion people.
South Korean fans checked for virus before soccer match
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Fans of South Korean club Suwon Bluewings had to submit a medical questionnaire, wear a mask and have their temperature taken before watching the team play in the Asian Champions League on…
Charleston to host part of national basketball tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's capital city is set to host a leg of the annual The Basketball Tournament this summer.