Column: Baseball a better game because Lasorda was in it

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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Baseball a better game because Lasorda was in itBy TIM DAHLBERGTommy Lasorda loved the game of baseball more than anything.If it was somehow possible, he loved the Dodgers even more.Lasorda lived his life wrapped in Dodger...

Devils announce goalie Crawford taking a leave of absence

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Devils announce goalie Crawford taking a leave of absenceNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Crawford has taken an indefinite leave of absence due to undisclosed personal reasons.The Devils made the announcement Friday after a week of...

Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93

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AP Sports WriterLasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite at Globe Life Field in Texas, watching as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World...

Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top

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AP Sports WriterAvs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the topBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals in prime, title-winning position.Like those mountain ranges in the middle of...

Pitcher Jhoulys Chacín gets minor league deal with Yankees

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Pitcher Jhoulys Chacín gets minor league deal with YankeesNEW YORK (AP) Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin and the New York Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract.The 33-year-old would get an $800,000 salary in the major leagues if added...

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms

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Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsBy The Associated PressThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for...

Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93

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AP Sports WriterLasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite at Globe Life Field in Texas, watching as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World...

Stanley Cup finalists land in NHL’s altered Central Division

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AP Hockey WriterStanley Cup finalists land in NHL's altered Central DivisionBy LARRY LAGEThe NHL's Central Division features the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the runner-up Dallas Stars among its eight teamsAP Photo transref:NY185, transref:NYDD206By LARRY LAGE=AP...

Arizona hires Michigan’s Don Brown to lead defense

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Arizona hires Michigan's Don Brown to lead defenseTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona has hired Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown to lead its defense under new coach Jedd Fisch.Nicknamed ''Dr. Blitz,'' Brown heads to the desert after five seasons under...

FCS conference plans for spring 2021 season

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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS conference plans for spring 2021 seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Many FCS programs are preparing to play the majority if not all of their 2020 schedule during the spring semester.All 13 conferences opted not...