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Cleveland hears the call
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland's WNBA expansion team had three priorities for the franchise's name. It had to have its own identity and not be related to the Cavaliers. It needed to tie into Lake Erie. And fans wanted something progressive. The Cleveland Sirens think they accomplished all ...
Pitt great made name for himself with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Larry Fitzgerald came to the Arizona Cardinals as a 20-year-old intent on becoming an NFL superstar. First, he had to learn how to do some laundry. As Fitzgerald — one of the greatest and most productive receivers in league history — prepares to go into the Pro ...
Freeman doesn’t want Irish thinking ahead
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again. The Fighting Irish are expected to open the season ranked in the top five of the AP poll, and they could use last year's snub as motivation to help guide the 2024 national runner-up back into the playoff field. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, Freeman tried to avoid talking about what happened last season as he looked ahead to Notre Dame's opener on Sept. 6 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. "We didn't ...
West Virginia strikes jersey patch deal
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia athletics has announced a jersey patch partnership deal with Antero Resources for all 18 home and away uniforms in the department. The deal is a five-year partnership with the company, marking the first jersey partnership in the school's history. “This is an historic day for West Virginia Athletics, and I am grateful that Antero is part of the Mountaineer family,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. “More than 500 Mountaineer student-athletes proudly wear the West Virginia jersey, competing and representing the University ...
Torrens homers to sink Guardians in series opener
CLEVELAND (AP) — Luis Torrens had three hits — including a three-run homer in the second inning — and drove in four runs as the New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Bo Bichette and rookie Carson Benge also went deep for the Mets, who had dropped their last six games against the Guardians. Benge's 451-foot drive to center field in the eighth was the longest home run at Progressive Field this season. Sean Manaea (3-5) allowed two runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out seven in six innings. Nate ...