James Madison tops the preseason poll, while UMaine wide receiver Andre Miller is named to the league’s preseason All-Conference team.
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NFL notebook: Aaron Rodgers reports to Packers with restructured contract in the works
Green Bay and quarterback Aaron Rodgers – who skipped offseason workouts and a mandatory minicamp – are near a deal to keep him in Green Bay this season, but maybe not beyond.
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MLB notebook: Astros deal with Mariners to get a top reliever
Kendall Graveman is 4-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 10 saves in 30 appearances this year.
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Patriots notebook: Belichick says ‘quite a few’ players have received COVID-19 vaccine
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick says “whatever the protocols are, we’ll follow them” as second-year tight end Devin Asiasi, according to reports, is quarantining after a positive test despite being vaccinated.
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NHL notebook: Bruins let go of Ritchie, Kase with free agency opening at noon Wednesday
Nick Ritchie or Ondrej Kase did not get qualifying offers from Boston, making them unrestricted free agents when dealing begins on Wednesday.
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Sports Digest: Alberto Salazar permanently banned for sexual, emotional misconduct
Track and field coach and former marathon champion Alberto Salazar, temporarily banned in January 2020, has 10 days to appeal to decision handed down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
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College football: Texas, Oklahoma take first step toward leaving Big 12
With an eye on joining the SEC, the schools won’t renew their media-rights deal with the Big 12, signaling their intent to depart.
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MLB roundup: Judge, Higashioka closing in on return for Yankees
The Yankees await key players returning, but are still nine games behind the Red Sox and face important decisions with Friday’s trade deadline looming.
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Washington State football coach refusing COVID-19 vaccine creates divide on team, campus and beyond
All Washington State students are required to be vaccinated, but Coach Nick Rolovich will not get his shot for “reasons which will remain private.”
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Sports Digest: Two share lead after first round of LPGA Evian Championship
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn and American teen Yealimi Noh both shot 6-under 65 to lead the major tournament in Evian-les-Bains, France.