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Mel Tucker attorney wants Michigan State to preserve …

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated for cause,” Haller said in a statement sent by the school on Monday, Sept. 18. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

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Jets’ Zach Wilson is trying to block out the criticism, …

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

With new rules, MLB to draw more than 70 million fans, …

A facial scan camera is seen at Citizens Bank Park ahead of a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Timpson’s Terry Bussey chooses Texas A&M

Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is in treatment, asks for privacy …

FILE - Former Boston Red Sox player Tim Wakefield looks on before the start of a baseball game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Boston. The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling. The team issued a statement on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after Schilling said on a podcast that Wakefield had brain cancer. The news led to an outpouring of support for Wakefield – and criticism of Schilling. Wakefield is 57. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

Travis Hunter, Colorado State safety whose hit landed …

Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) celebrates intercepting a pass with defensive lineman Tony Pierce Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first …

FILE - Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy pauses during a break in the second period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Toronto. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery. The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Hatton turns air blue at the Ryder Cup ahead of partnership …

United States' Brooks Koepka walks off the 16th green during a practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

The Ryder Cup is finally here. US skipper Zach Johnson …

United States' Jordan Spieth, bottom left, United States' Justin Thomas, bottom right with United States' Rickie Fowler, top left and United States' Brian Harman sit onstage during the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA …

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) goes to the basket against New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney (44) during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Ukrainian junior golfer gains attention but war not …

Europe's Team Captain Luke Donald walks on stage at the beginning of the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

XFL and USFL announce plans to merge leagues

Hovland wows spectators at Ryder Cup by making a …

Europe's Viktor Hovland chips out of a bunker of the 16th green during a practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

High-scoring offenses collide in Miami-Buffalo clash

NFL

High-scoring offenses collide in Miami-Buffalo clash

Mickey: Turning negatives into positives- September …

Kaepernick pens letter to Jets asking to be signed

Mickey: Move forward despite loss

Dolphins win 70-20, scoring most points since 1966

Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game amid dating rumors

Mickey Spagnola: Trevon Diggs season-ending injury …

REPORTS: Cowboys star DB Trevon Diggs has torn ACL

MLB

REPORTS: Max Scherzer to miss rest of regular season

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer prepares for the next pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Only 1 MLB team doesn’t have a Pride Night. Why?

Jung homers twice in Rangers 12-7 loss

Rangers rally late for 2-1 win

Texas Rangers unveil new uniforms to mixed reviews

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NBA

TJC basketball coach talks Jimmy Butler’s success

Spurs win top pick in highly-anticipated NBA Draft

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USA Basketball to play Greece, Germany at Abu Dhabi

Kyrie Irving, Mavericks visit plummeting Pelicans

College

SFA officially joins UT college system

TJC professor named Pastry Chef of the Year

Angelina College presented with awards

JC’s new president excited for upcoming school year

Texas Senate passes bill to bring SFA into UT System

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NHL

Pettersson lifts Canucks to 4-3 win over Predators …

Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Red Wings …

Geekie ends drought with 2 goals, Kraken beat Blues …

Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win …

Wild, Islanders look to control their own playoff …

Horvat stabilizing offense for injury-plagued Islanders

MLS

Austin FC on brink of MLS final a year after difficult …

Gaga Slonina included in US pre-World Cup training …

Defending-champion NYCFC scores early, defeats Montreal …

Cincinnati wins playoff debut behind Vazquez’s go-ahead …

NYC’s MLS playoff opener shifted to Mets’ Citi Field

Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid …

Gazdag’s hat trick leads Union to top seed in MLS …

Orlando tops Columbus 2-1, earns final playoff berth …

Atlanta midfielder Sosa banned 3 games for homophobic …

LAFC wins the Supporters Shield with a 2-1 win over …