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Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
The Herald-Dispatch. June 4, 2023. Editorial: Loosening rules on high school athletic transfers is a mixed bag The school choice movement continues to advance as more parents want something better than what their local public schools provide — or what they think...
White Sox-Yankees game postponed, Rodón throws simulated game despite hazardous air
NEW YORK (AP) — The hazardous air quality at Yankee Stadium didn't prevent Carlos Rodón from putting in some work. With several members of the New York Yankees' front office watching closely, Rodón threw 20 pitches in a simulated game on the field Wednesday afternoon — the...
Jaylon Johnson hopes to remain with Bears, seeks contract extension
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Cornerback Jaylon Johnson insisted he is not worried about his future with the Chicago Bears and hopes to remain with the team beyond next season. Johnson said Wednesday he would like a contract extension as he enters the fourth and final year of his rookie...
Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a major need for help at wide receiver, and they will be the first NFL team to bring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in for a free agent visit. They certainly could use his experience in a very young wide receiving...
Bailey, Wade lead hit parade as Giants beat Rockies 10-4
DENVER (AP) — Giants rookie Patrick Bailey had three hits, all for extra bases, and San Francisco was bolstered by the return of Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada from the injured list in a 10-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Estrada doubled twice and had an RBI...
Gausman matches career high with 13 Ks, Blue Jays hit 3 homers to beat Astros 5-1
TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman matched his career high by striking out 13 over seven innings, George Springer, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho all homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 5-1 Tuesday night. Gausman (5-3) gave up a leadoff homer to Mauricio Dubón on...
Peterson's 2 homers help A's beat Pirates, end 15-game road skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jace Peterson homered twice on a five-hit night and drove in five runs, and the Oakland Athletics ended a 15-game road losing streak with an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The major league-worst A's (13-50) broke open the game late behind...
Bucks' Adrian Griffin appreciates chance to begin head coaching career with contender
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adrian Griffin understands the responsibility that comes with taking over a title contender as a first-time head coach. “Let’s be real,” Griffin said Tuesday during his introductory news conference as the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach. What first-time head coach...
Flyers trade Pride-night boycott defenseman Provorov in 3-team deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Ivan Provorov, sending away the defenseman who boycotted the team’s Pride night as part of a three-team trade that included the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings. The seventh overall pick of the 2015 draft, the...
Marquette extends Shaka Smart's contract through 2029-30 season
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette coach Shaka Smart has received a contract extension after leading the Golden Eagles to their first outright regular-season championship and tournament title in the Big East. Smart’s contract now runs through the 2029-30 season. This is the first...
