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College baseball recap
MOSES LAKE — With the college baseball season halfway through, several teams across Washington are in the thick of…
Cardinals sign 1st round pick 3B Jordan Walker for $2.9M
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed first-round pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, which comes just under the slot value for the 21st overall pick, as they continued Tuesday to bring their draft selec…
Short season, no summer ball make staying sharp a challenge
If all had gone as he hoped, Elijah Cabell and his Florida State teammates would have been playing for the College World Series championship this week.
AP Sportlight
June 26
Lobbying grows against Mississippi's rebel-themed flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — University coaches and Christian ministers filled the Mississippi Capitol on Thursday, urging legislators to seize the moment and remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag while…
Oklahoma State adds diversity council amid controversy
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletics announced a new diversity council Wednesday amid the fallout from football coach Mike Gundy's decision to wear a T-shirt promoting a far-right news network.
WIAA releases guidelines for “return-to-activity” in Washington
MOSES LAKE — The governing body of high school activities in the state gave some clarity on how the prep season could look this year.
Alabama players, Saban appear in anti-racism video
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama football team released an emotional video on Thursday speaking out against racism and ending with the message that “all lives can’t matter until Black lives matter.…
Lobbying grows against Mississippi's rebel-themed flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — University coaches and Christian ministers filled the Mississippi Capitol on Thursday, urging legislators to seize the moment and remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag while…
The Latest: Memphis says 3 student-athletes test positive
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
ACC Commissioner John Swofford stepping down after 24 years
When John Swofford became commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1997, the league was basketball-centric and North Carolina-focused.
ACC Commissioner Joh Swofford to retire next year
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 academic year, ending his tenure after 24 years.
ACC Commissioner Swofford to retire in June
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 academic year, ending his tenure after 24 years.
UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Return of college athletes gives glimpse of back to school
Late last week, Clemson announced 28 athletes and athletic staffers had tested positive for COVID-19.
WVU coordinator apologizes after player's accusations
Suspended West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning apologized Wednesday after a player alleged he made a series of insensitive remarks, including against Hispanics.