LEADING OFF: Bumgarner faces former Giants teammates in SF

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LEADING OFF: Bumgarner faces former Giants teammates in SFBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on today:HERE COMES MADBUMFormer Giants ace Madison Bumgarner will face his former club at last when he takes the mound...

No Canada: Country’s Stanley Cup drought hits 27 years

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No Canada: Country's Stanley Cup drought hits 27 yearsBy The Associated PressCanada's Stanley Cup drought is now at 27 years.That became official when the Vancouver Canucks lost 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday in Game 7 of...

Iron streak, golden memory: Ripken embraces 2,131st game

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AP Sports WriterIron streak, golden memory: Ripken embraces 2,131st gameBy DAVID GINSBURGIt's been 25 years since Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's major league record for consecutive games played, a feat the Baltimore Orioles star punctuated with an unforgettable lap...

FCS nonconference schedule this fall

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FCS nonconference schedule this fall(Stats Perform) - Schedule and results of the 15 FCS college football programs that have announced nonconference games this fall (all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic):---=BIG SOUTH...

MacKinnon, Avs see bright future despite another Game 7 loss

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AP Sports WriterMacKinnon, Avs see bright future despite another Game 7 lossBy PAT GRAHAMThe impressive postseason exploits of scoring machine Nathan MacKinnon and rookie phenom Cale Makar weren't quite enough to stage a breakthrough for the Colorado Avalanche.Once again,...

Nationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike Rizzo

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AP Sports WriterNationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike RizzoBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Washington Nationals and general manager Mike Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday.The 59-year-old Rizzo, who also holds the title of president of baseball...

FCS nonconference schedule this fall

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FCS nonconference schedule this fall(Stats Perform) - Schedule and results of the 15 FCS college football programs that have announced nonconference games this fall (all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic):---=BIG SOUTH...

Some family joins bubble, NHL waiting on Canadian government

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AP Hockey WriterSome family joins bubble, NHL waiting on Canadian governmentBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the possibility...

Orioles OF Santander likely out for year with oblique strain

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AP Sports WriterOrioles OF Santander likely out for year with oblique strainBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander has a strained oblique and likely will miss the remainder of the season.Santander has been one of the best...

Texas schools carry apprehension into kickoff amid pandemic

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AP Sports WriterTexas schools carry apprehension into kickoff amid pandemicBy STEPHEN HAWKINSHouston Baptist still had three games scheduled for its eighth football season when its FCS Southland Conference decided only a few weeks ago to not play league games...