Burke to work Finals for ESPN radio

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AP Sports WriterBurke will work as analyst during conference, NBA FinalsBy JOE REEDYDoris Burke will reach another milestone later this month when she calls the conference and NBA Finals for ESPN Radio, becoming the first woman to serve as...

Gene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81

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AP Baseball WritersGene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities...

It’s hard to escape Central Arkansas-North Dakota State matchup

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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=It's hard to escape Central Arkansas-North Dakota State matchupBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Central Arkansas next faces its second straight FBS opponent and will take on three overall in its fall schedule, but the biggest...

New Nets coach Nash eager to get started

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AP Basketball WriterSteve Nash eager to get started on new career as Nets coachBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Steve Nash was a leader, a guy who loved to get the best out of his teammates on the court...

Georgia Tech mum on name of Yellow Jackets’ starting QB

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AP Sports WriterGeorgia Tech mum on name of Yellow Jackets' starting QBBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has finally decided on a starting quarterback.But the Yellow Jackets aren't publicly saying who earned the nod until this weekend's season...

LEADING OFF: Pirates, Puerto Rican MLBers wear Clemente’s 21

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LEADING OFF: Pirates, Puerto Rican MLBers wear Clemente's 21By The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---REMEMBERING ROBERTOAll Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 against the White Sox as part of Roberto Clemente Day....

Nationals put Kendrick on 10-day IL with strained hamstring

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Nationals put Kendrick on 10-day IL with strained hamstringWASHINGTON (AP) Howie Kendrick was put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday with a strained left hamstring.The 37-year-old first baseman and designated hitter has missed...

Bucks deal with latest playoff letdown

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AP Sports WriterSame story for Bucks: Super regular season, painful playoffBy STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) Posting the NBA's best record once again couldn't help the Milwaukee Bucks win a conference title, let alone a league championship.The top seed in...

QB D’Eriq King set for Miami Hurricanes debut against UAB

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QB D'Eriq King set for Miami Hurricanes debut against UABMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Miami is hoping quarterback D'Eriq King can lead a Hurricanes' offensive revival.The graduate transfer from Houston will make his Hurricanes debut against UAB (1-0) in...

ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney

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AP Basketball WriterACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourneyBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year's NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in...