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Amidst change, Carty said it's still business as usual for Delaware football
NEWARK — In some ways, the Delaware football program has one foot in two different leagues right now.
Of course, in other ways, the Blue Hens aren’t in any conference at all.
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Governor's Day harness racing on tap at Harrington Raceway
HARRINGTON – Harrington Raceway’s richest racing program of the season is set for Thursday during the Delaware State Fair.
More than $650,000 in total purses will be on the line in …
With Hawaii waiting, Delaware State football team gets to work
DOVER — Hawaii isn’t so far away any more. What was once a far-off trip for the Delaware State football team is now just a month away. As he and his teammates reported for the start of …
MOT Seniors earn a spot in the World Series
WORCESTER, Mass. — One way or another, MOT was coming home after today’s game.
But, after beating Worcester, Mass,., 11-7. the Middletown-area Senior all-stars are coming home to …
Delaware picked fifth in final CAA preseason football poll
NEWARK — Delaware isn’t eligible to win the Coastal Athetic Association football title this fall.
But in their last CAA preseason poll before moving up the FBS level, the Blue Hens …
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Pro Sports
Lamar Jackson was sidelined again. The Baltimore Ravens say he's still being evaluated by their medical team. Jackson has practiced only once since training camp began for the full squad Sunday. He …
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr.
Haener shared …
The Baltimore Orioles have bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor leaguers. The AL East-leading Orioles are trying for their …
College Sports
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power …
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has signed a five-year contract extension that includes a pay raise.
McIntosh’s contract will now run through June 30, 2029. He …
CLEVELAND, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the umbrella entity that houses Dan Gilbert’s sports and entertainment properties …
Outdoors
Sandhill Fields and the Sussex Sports Center Foundation on Thursday announced a lease agreement with Delmarva Rush, southern Delaware’s largest soccer club.
Time was, getting back to nature or engaging in conservation and preservation was the domain of hunters and fishers, who worked the land, kept up traditions and passed along knowledge of the Earth.
Sports
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday.
At …
Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says
PARIS (AP) — The Nigeria women's basketball team wasn't allowed to board the delegation's boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, said a person familiar with the situation.
The …
What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France.
There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday. There's swimming and tennis …
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season.
His spectacular performance earned him several accolades and now he’s been voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated …
Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. It's a deal …
Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win job
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job, …
PARIS (AP) — Most countries will have two athletes hoisting a large flag in the boats along the Seine River for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday.
It's considered an honor to be chosen …