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QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
Falcons reach 3-year agreement to keep fullback Keith Smith
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension Saturday.
Rhode Island has 14 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from 5
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Rhode Island has risen from five to 14, state officials announced Friday.
DNR: Wild deer in Dakota County tests positive for CWD
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A wild deer in Dakota County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the first case of the fatal brain disease discovered in that area of Minnesota, state wildlife officials said Fri…
Titans waive tight end Delanie Walker, kicker Ryan Succop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have waived three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker and kicker Ryan Succop.
Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus
MADRID (AP) — The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe.
Brazil slow to act in sport on coronavirus
SAO PAULO (AP) — The biggest country in South America has also been slowest in the region to impose restrictions on large gatherings at sporting events as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Lions re-sign LS Don Muhlbach, who is entering 17th season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have re-signed long snapper Don Muhlbach.
UConn's Walker to forgo senior year, enter WNBA draft
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn forward Megan Walker has decided to forgo her senior season and enter the WNBA draft.
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March 16
MLB allows players to leave after canceling spring training
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball is allowing players to go home, making the decision a day after canceling the rest of the spring training schedule and postponing opening day by at least two weeks amid the …
Mets say Donovan Mitchell Sr. negative for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's father, who works for the New York Mets, tested negative for the coronavirus.
Reds' Trevor Bauer organizing 'sandlot' game in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he is organizing a “sandlot” baseball game.
Trump scrambles to broaden coronavirus testing options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration scrambled Friday to broaden testing for the coronavirus with a flurry of new measures, and public confusion persisted over who should be tested and how to get checked for …
Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, a move that guarantees him more than $19 million next season.
Redskins put franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins placed the franchise tag on three-time Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff on Saturday to keep him in the fold next season.