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Pirates ace gets chased NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes thought he could get out of a jam in the first inning on opening day. He never got the chance. After giving up five runs and getting only two outs Thursday in an 11-7 loss at the New York Mets, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner ...

NFL proposes contingencies for replacement refs

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The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any "clear and obvious" mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage. The competition ...

Niagara’s Bartels named first team all-conference

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Niagara senior Brayden Bartels earned a spot on the M&O Conference boys basketball first team as Crivitz senior Kade Thoma was selected as the conference's Most Outstanding Player. Joining Bartels and Thoma on the first team were Coleman junior Kolton Peters, Suring senior Parker Haak and ...

Huskies look to advance at Elite Eight in Pittsburgh

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HOUGHTON — They have already gone further than any Michigan Tech Huskies men’s basketball team has ever gone, which is an accomplishment in itself, yet, the Black and Gold would love nothing more than to keep their season alive beyond today. The Huskies won the Division 2 Midwest Region ...

NFL will open 2026 season on a Wednesday

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The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Seahawks will play the traditional opener as Super Bowl champions on Sept. 9, a day ...

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Bucks waive Cam Thomas (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks requested waivers on guard Cam Thomas and converted forward/center Pete Nance, who had been on a two-way deal, to a multi-year standard NBA contract. Nance, 26, had averaged 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 12.1 minutes in 37 games while ...