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Clausen shows excitement for two years on LEAP committee
WARDEN — Soren Clausen was announced as part of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Leadership t…
NFL prospects getting second chance through Alumni Academy
In normal times, NFL teams sometimes must scramble to find players during the season when a wave of injuries or other issues hit. In 2020, multiply those needs exponentially because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Soccer players' union in England wants reduction in heading
LONDON (AP) — The union representing soccer players in England called on Friday for balls to be headed less in training amid growing concerns about brain injury diseases among former professionals.
LaVar vs. Jordan: LaMelo says 'we know how it'd turn out'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Now that LaMelo Ball is a member of the Charlotte Hornets, some basketball fans are hoping that the 1-on-1 game between his outspoken father LaVar and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan mig…
The Latest: No. 7 Cincinnati, AAC football games reskedded
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Darnold has 'good shot' at returning as Jets QB next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold might be back leading the New York Jets' huddle as soon as next week.
Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions by the Canadian government stemming from the pandemic.
Pats hope to ride recent resurgence into playoff contention
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cam Newton was adamant at the trade deadline that the answers to the Patriots turning things around were already within their locker room. Over the past two weeks his teammates have done th…
AP source: NBA, Raptors denied permission to play in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government has denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.
Big hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for Eagles
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has been slowed down just when the Browns need him most.
AP source: NBA, Toronto Raptors not approved to play in Canada amid pandemic
TORONTO (AP) — AP source: NBA, Toronto Raptors not approved to play in Canada amid pandemic.
The Latest: Broncos won't allow fans after Sunday's game
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Report: Washington State QB to miss game vs. Stanford
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t play in Saturday's game at Stanford, according to a published report Friday.
Pac-12 Preview: No. 2 Stanford favored in loaded conference
Stanford is receiving plenty of attention during the preseason with Tara VanDerveer on the verge of passing the late Pat Summitt as the winningest coach in women's basketball. But the Cardinal are also hoping the s…
The Latest: Troy football coach Chip Lindsey tests positive
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Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus
Tennessee athletic director and former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer said Friday he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. And Miami's Manny Diaz became the latest active coach to announce …