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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…
No Suárez and Busquets as Atlético hosts Barcelona in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will meet in the Spanish league on Saturday after both facing setbacks during the international break.
Kentucky at No. 1 Alabama highlight SEC schedule this week
Here are things to watch in Week 9 in the Southeastern Conference:
NC State aims to hand No. 21 Liberty first loss of 2020
Here's what to look for in Week 11 in the Atlantic Coast Conference:
Raptors draft San Diego State G Malachi Flynn 29th overall
TORONTO (AP) — With potential uncertainty ahead at point guard, the Toronto Raptors chose two backcourt players in the NBA draft Wednesday night, selecting 6-foot-1 San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn 29th overall …
World Series champion Dodgers issue layoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers issued layoffs in the organization Wednesday as a result of revenue losses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celtics pick Vanderbilt guard Nesmith 14th in NBA draft
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics loaded up on backcourt depth in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, picking Vanderbilt shooting guard Aaron Nesmith and Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard in the first round.
Rice & shine: Son of Jerry Rice carving own path at Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Like any other college freshman,
Warriors' Klay Thompson suffers leg injury, severity unclear
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State guard Klay Thompson injured his lower right leg during a pickup game in Southern California and will undergo tests Thursday.
Patriots' Belichick wades into Armenian conflict
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to take action against Turkey and Azerbaijan for “unprovoked and violent attacks against Armenians.”
Arkansas welcomes coach, LSU after virus hits both
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is eager to go after positive COVID-19 tests caused him to miss last week's game at Florida.
UNC partners with fitness nonprofit to support youth sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is partnering with the National Fitness Foundation in its work to raise awareness and funding for youth sports and physical-education programs.
Uncertainty returns to Michigan State's QB situation
Four games into the season, Michigan State might be back to square one at quarterback.
Pistons draft Hayes as first of trio of first-round picks
DETROIT (AP) — If there were any doubt that new general manager Troy Weaver would be willing to shake up the Detroit Pistons, it's obvious now.
Cornell's Jimmy Boeheim puts name in transfer portal
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jimmy Boeheim, a senior forward at Cornell and the oldest son of longtime Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim, has placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal, according to a university …
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