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New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training

What players are wearing has garnered as much attention as what they’re doing at spring training. Major League Baseball teams are wearing newly designed uniforms this year aimed at improving performance and helping players stay cool throughout games in the summer months. The new gear, designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics, has drawn mixed reviews from players. “I know …

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Weber State visits Eastern Washington after Jones’ 29-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Weber State Wildcats (17-9, 8-5 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (17-8, 11-1 Big Sky) Cheney, Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Weber State takes on the …

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Blackmon’s 31 lead Coastal Carolina over Georgia Southern 82-75

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Munoz and Hawaii host UCSB

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Blues beat Oilers 6-3 for 8th victory in 10 games

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours each had a goal and two assists and the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Thursday night. Jordan Binnington made 36 saves, highlighted by two dazzling saves on Zach Hyman during an Edmonton power play in the first period. “It’s just become normal for him at this point …

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Francis Marion’s Taylor sets NCAA single-game record with 44 rebounds

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Francis Marion center Lauryn Taylor set the NCAA record for all divisions with 44 rebounds in the Patriots’ 85-62 win over North Greenville on …

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Hargress scores 21 as UC Riverside beats Cal State Fullerton 81-73

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Anderson leads Lamar against New Orleans after 22-point game

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