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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…
DC United signs captain Steven Birnbaum to 3-year extension
LOUDOUN, Va. (AP) — D.C. United signed captain Steven Birnbaum to a three-year contract extension Friday through 2023.
NHL urges players to limit fan contact because of virus
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL has sent a memo to teams urging players to limit contact with fans because of the coronavirus outbreak.
MacEwen scores 2, Canucks double up Avalanche 6-3
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Zack MacEwen scored two goals and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak and move into contention for a playoff sp…
Skiing finals, Italian cycling races canceled due to virus
MILAN (AP) — The alpine skiing World Cup Finals and major Italian cycling races were among the latest sporting events to be canceled on Friday because of the escalating virus outbreak.
Cologne beats Paderborn for 8th win from 10 in Bundesliga
PADERBORN, Germany (AP) — Cologne held on to beat last-placed Paderborn 2-1 for its eighth win from 10 Bundesliga games on Friday.
Yanks star Judge has broken rib, return to lineup uncertain
Now the New York Yankees know what's wrong with Aaron Judge. As to when he'll be OK to play, no telling.
Valencia held at Alavés to 1-1 before Atalanta visit in CL
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Valencia was held at Alavés to 1-1 on Friday, four days before it must overcome a big deficit to stay in the Champions League.
Auburn's Brown, Davidson hoping to share first-round status
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson came to Auburn together, shared an apartment and each decided to return for their senior seasons.
NBA players start process of finding next union leader
The National Basketball Players Association said Friday it has begun looking for a successor to executive director Michele Roberts, the first woman to lead a union for any of the major U.S. pro sports leagues.
Yanks' Judge has broken rib, no set time on return to lineup
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has a broken rib and it's not clear whether he will need surgery, leaving doubt when he'll be back in the lineup.
Henri Richard, winner of 11 Cups with Canadiens, dies at 84
MONTREAL (AP) — Henri Richard, the speedy and durable center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday. He was 84.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has broken rib
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has broken rib.
NBA: Teams should get plan in place if virus keeps fans away
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA told its teams Friday that they should be developing processes in case it becomes necessary to play games without fans or media because of the coronavirus crisis.
Devils beat St. Louis 4-2, snap Blues' 8-game win streak
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dakota Mermis scored his first NHL goal, fellow defenseman Connor Carrick got his first of the season and the New Jersey Devils stunned St. Louis 4-2 on Friday night to snap the Blues' eight-gam…
Ingram ovecomes shooting woes, helps Pelicans beat Heat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram overcame a poor shooting performance that included missing 15 of his first 17 shots by scoring five points in the final 62 seconds to help the New Orleans Pelicans hold off the Mia…