Author: Tyler King tyler.king@gazette.com
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North Dakota State 33, Jacksonville State 7 Fargo, N.D.: Nathan Hayes throws two touchdown passes to help North Dakota State defeat Jacksonville State. This game marks the Bison’s debut in the Football Bowl Subdivision and in the Mountain West Conference. Hayes completed 14 of 22 passes for 160 yards with one interception. Blake Schiltz recovers…
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Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte who competed at seven Summer Games has died at age 50 OSLO, Norway — Olympic rowing great Olaf Tufte, who competed at seven straight Summer Games and won two gold medals, has died. He was aged 50. Norwegian media reported a statement by Tufte’s family that he was found unconscious…
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Good day for American Fritz, Italian players at Wimbledon
The Associated Press LONDON — The last American male player left at Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz, is making another major run. Fritz, the No. 6 seed, routed No. 10 Alexander Bublik 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. Fritz’s best finish at Wimbledon was the semifinals last year. He reached the quarterfinals in 2022…
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Steelers place unrestricted free-agent tender on Aaron Rodgers PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving themselves a little cover if quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays elsewhere in 2026. The club has the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time MVP. The move means they would receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs elsewhere during the 2026…
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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore was sentenced Tuesday. He…
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Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028
The Associated Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky on Monday in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also receives the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two…
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Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances in jeopardy. First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision to…
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UConn’s Solo Ball, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game INDIANAPOLIS — UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night. So does Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who hurt…
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South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
The Associated Press PHOENIX — Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game. The Gamecocks will face the winner of Texas and UCLA semifinal on…
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MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed. The Major…