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Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order

DENVER (AP) — The judge who granted some athletes the right to play another year in college issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart. U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney responded to an NCAA request for clarity about her Friday ruling that granted a fifth year to athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and were not included in the new NCAA rule that allows five seasons of eligibility for Division I players. She said the decision still stands. But the clarification said ...

Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are biggest buyers at the buzzer

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. The pair of aggressive moves ...

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Lions sign Devin White DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed free-agent linebacker Devin White on Saturday. The Lions announced the signing on their X account, but provided no details of the deal. The 28-year-old White recorded a career-high 174 tackles for the Las Vegas Raiders last ...

Forest Park athletics meeting set for Thursday

CRYSTAL FALLS  — The Forest Park athletic code meeting for all sports for the 2026-27 school year will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school cafeteria. All athletes in grades 6 through 12, as well as parents/guardians must attend the meeting if planning to participate in athletics during the school year, said Lisa Olson, athletic director. Athletes are also reminded they must have a current physical examination card on file before they may practice. This physical has to have taken place after April 15. High school practices are slated to start Monday, with football from ...

Negaunee LL places third in Juniors baseball regional

Illinois defeated Wisconsin 10-0 on Sunday to claim the Central Region Junior Baseball Tournament championship in Midland, while Michigan representative Negaunee placed third. Negaunee had qualified for the Little League Juniors (ages 13-14) regional tournament by claiming the state championship in a tourney hosted by Iron Mountain North Little League. The regional tournament included nine state champions and the Bullock Creek hosts. Negaunee opened with an 8-4 win over Indiana and a 5-4 win over Nebraska before falling to the eventual champions from Elmhurst, Illinois, 11-0. In ...

Angels beat Brewers 3-0 to dodge sweep

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Walbert Ureña pitched three-hit ball over six innings and Wade Meckler hit a two-run homer off Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Brewers 3-0 on Sunday. Ureña (7-7) struck out seven and walked three as the Angels snapped a ...