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Huskies 10-run Toppenish to win district play-in
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (9-11) move on in the 2A District 5 tournament after earning a 10-0 win over Toppeni…
Dolphins may need to win 2 of final 3 games for playoff spot
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ playoff odds and injury report are both longer this week in the wake of a
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — With a rousing victory on the road in its Big Ten opener, Rutgers showed that its days of serving as the conference doormat just might be over.
Magic to allow up to 4,000 fans at home games
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic said Monday that they plan to have 4,000 fans in seats for regular season games, with strict adherence to social distancing and other health protocols.
Resurgent Bills narrow in on 1st AFC East title since 1995
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Beane could have easily stayed in Carolina, where he spent 19 years working his way up the Panthers’ front-office ranks, if only because it felt comfortable and safe.
ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner
The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.
Elzy named Kentucky women's coach after 6-0 start as interim
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky named Kyra Elzy its women's basketball coach on Monday, removing the interim tag from the coach who has guided the ninth-ranked Wildcats to a 6-0 start this season.
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play
The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs.
NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed
The Green Bay Packers have clinched their second straight NFC North title and put themselves in position to earn the conference’s top playoff seed because of a championship-caliber offense.
Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide
CHICAGO (AP) — With calls for sweeping changes getting louder by the loss, the Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier at least.
Gonzaga, Baylor, Iowa remain atop AP Top 25; Duke tumbles
Gonzaga and Baylor headlined an unchanged top tier of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, even as both have been sidelined by recent coronavirus issues.
Irving ends media silence, praises Nash in first interview
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving spoke to reporters Monday for the first time this season, clarifying that he wasn't referring to the media last week when he said he doesn't talk to pawns.
Saints' Payton cites failures in "all phases" in Philly loss
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that an unusually poor performance by their defensive front came against a quarterback who is an uncommonly good scrambler.
AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name — they just don't know to what or when.
Jackson returns to save Ravens with 47-42 win over Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson's only thought was to rescue his teammates.
49ers mull change at QB after Mullens' miscues lead to loss
After watching Nick Mullens’ turnovers cost the San Francisco 49ers a game despite a strong defensive effort, coach Kyle Shanahan said it might be time for a change at quarterback.