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Rage bats come alive in weekend tourney semifinal run
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (5-5-1) took a step forward over the weekend after making a run to the semifi…
NCAA graduation rates reach another record high at 90%
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College athletes continue to graduate at record rates and outperform non-athletes, according to the NCAA's new Graduation Success Rate report.
The Latest: Giants placekicker Graham Gano on COVID-19 list
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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Swift, Winston
Jameis Winston becomes the focus of Week 11 waiver wires as the injury to Drew Brees puts the former Buccaneers starter in position to run the league’s fourth-highest scoring offense.
Georgia State breaks ground on new 7,300-seat arena
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Georgia State broke ground Tuesday on a new 7,300-seat basketball arena just north of its football stadium at the former Turner Field.
Sports game simulator says press pause on Jets going 0-16
NEW YORK (AP) — First, the good news for some frustrated New York Jets fans: They might not have to endure the embarrassment of a winless season.
Young UConn team expects to compete for 12th national title
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles.
Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball ope…
NFL assembles all-Black officiating crew for first time
The NFL will have an all-Black officiating crew for the first time in league history when the Rams play the Buccaneers on Monday night.
Drummond picks up $28 million option, will stay with Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) — Center Andre Drummond has told the Cavaliers he will exercise his $28.7 million contract option and stay with them this season.
The Latest: Vandy's women’s hoops opener canceled
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Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall resigned Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the…
The Latest: FIFA postpones women's youth World Cups to 2022
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FIFA sets new Club World Cup dates for February in Qatar
ZURICH (AP) — The pandemic-delayed Club World Cup will be played next year in Qatar from Feb. 1-11, FIFA said Tuesday.
Barcelona affected the most by new salary cap in Spain
MADRID (AP) — The salary cap for Spanish league clubs has been reduced more than $700 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, with Barcelona and Valencia in line to take the biggest hit, the league said Tuesda…
The Latest: Unidentified Giants player tests positive
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