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BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League
BOSTON RED SOX — Sent 2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a rehab assignment to Worcester (IL).
National League
CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker.
Fortunately for both teams, they have some sharpshooters. The Springboks can roll …
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By FOSTER NIUMATA
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8/19/26
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The introduction of name, image likeness payments that rule the college landscape is hardly the first time atheltes have been compensated for playing. Almost since the beginning, they've received …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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A deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office showed up at the University of Colorado campus last week to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders while the coach was at an open practice and …
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By PAT GRAHAM
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8/19/26
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Scottie Scheffler is not opposed to the return of LIV Golf players who chased after Saudi money, but with some form of a penalty. Rory McIlroy could see unification at some point, though he paused …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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8/19/26
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Nneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this season, her 15th, putting an end to one of the most decorated careers in WNBA history.
The 36-year-old eight-time All-WNBA forward, who is back with …
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By DOUG FEINBERG and STEPHEN WHYNO
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8/19/26
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Left tackle Dan Moore of the Tennessee Titans can list all the sponsorship deals he has done as a pro on one hand: A few meet and greet opportunities when he was with the Steelers, a grill company …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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8/19/26
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Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh’s death resulted from acute bronchopneumonia, a type of pneumonia, according to a coroner’s report.
The Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner’s Office said the …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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Aug. 20
1912 — Walter Johnson won his American League-record 15th straight game, downing Cleveland 4-2 in the opener of a doubleheader. Washington’s Carl Cashion pitched a six-inning …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Thursday, Aug. 20
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5:25 a.m. (Friday)
FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at Collingwood
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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Aug. 20
1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia.
1931 — Helen Wills …
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By The Associated Press
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8/19/26
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Boston College
BOSTON (AP) — 2026 record: 2-10
Expectations
After going 7-6 and playing in a bowl game in his first season in charge of the Eagles inƒ 2024, coach Bill O’Brien’s …
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
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8/19/26
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N.C. State
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — 2025 record: 8-5
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N.C. State has been a regular bowl team under Dave Doeren, now entering his 14th season and the program’s career wins …
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By AARON BEARD
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8/19/26
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Virginia
2025 record: 11-3
Expectations
The expectations weren't high, but the pressure was increasing as Virginia entered last season under Tony Elliott. The Cavaliers were picked to …
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By AARON BEARD
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8/19/26
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No. 24 Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4
Expectations
Tight losses turned an impressive start into yet another good but not great season for the Louisville Cardinals, …
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By GARY GRAVES
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8/19/26
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No. 19 SMU
DALLAS (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4
Expectations
The Mustangs should again be contenders in the Atlantic Coast Conference. SMU and its hometown quarterback Kevin Jennings …
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS
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8/19/26
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Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — 2025 record: 8-5
Expectations
The Panthers have been stuck in the mushy middle of the ACC since winning the conference title in 2021, going 16-16 in league …
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8/19/26
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Virginia Tech
2025 record: 3-9
Expectations
Things unraveled quickly last year, both for Virginia Tech and James Franklin back at Penn State.
The Hokies started 0-3, leading to the …
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By AARON BEARD
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8/19/26
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North Carolina aims for on-field gains for Year 2 under Bill Belichick after his rough college debut
North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — 2025 record: 4-8
Expectations
The Tar Heels a year ago bet big on six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick only to fall flat and miss a …
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By AARON BEARD
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8/19/26
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