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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 …
Farrells face off in father-vs.-son clash in Six Nations
Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell was walking along a line of team captains at the Six Nations tournament launch in January, shaking hands with each of them, when he came face to face with the man leading England.
Dontae Wright hired as outside LB coach at West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Dontae Wright has been hired as outside linebackers coach at West Virginia.
Hunter Pence thrilled to be back with Giants after year away
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hunter Pence hustled in to take batting practice, exhibiting that familiar energy as fans cheered. He smiled and raised his cap high in the air.
Saints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Quarterback Drew Brees' record-setting NFL career is on track for a 20th season — and a 15th with the New Orleans Saints.
Hauser's 24 pts help lead Portland State past Idaho, 90-69
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Matt Hauser knocked down 6 of 10 3-point attempts and posted 24 points to spark Portland State past Idaho, 90-69 on Monday night.
Georgia, Clemson announce 2021 opening game in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia and Clemson will open the 2021 season by playing on a neutral site at the home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
After 52 days, Louisiana plane crash victim leaves hospital
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The only person to survive a December plane crash in south Louisiana that killed the other five people on board has gone home after nearly two months months in the hospital.
Cincinnati coach Ron Jan forced out after racist comments
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans was forced out after an investigation by Major League Soccer found he'd used a racial slur in the locker room and made other troubling comments.
Pierre's go-ahead 3 carries UMass past St. Louis
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 24 points and Dibaji Walker added 14 points off the bench and UMass edged Saint Louis 67-63 on Tuesday night.
Nets' Irving sidelined again because of right shoulder
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving won't play in the Brooklyn Nets' first game after the All-Star break because of more trouble with his right shoulder that sidelined him earlier this season.
Pistons and guard Reggie Jackson agree on contract buyout
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons and Reggie Jackson have agreed on a contract buyout, paving the way for the veteran guard to sign with another team.
Ex-Vols assistant Caldwell returning in administrative role
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former longtime Tennessee assistant football coach Steve Caldwell is returning to the Volunteers’ athletic department as an assistant director of life skills and character development.
Cardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year deal
Arizona's offense showed plenty of potential during quarterback Kyler Murray's rookie season.
Svechnikov, Niederreiter help Hurricanes beat Predators 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov and Nino Niederreiter each scored in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Tuesday night.
Player discipline possible for future sign-stealing offenses
Major league players could be punished for future sign-stealing violations in the wake of the Houston Astros' scandal that only resulted in discipline for managers, coaches and executives.