MLB asked to voluntarily accept minor league union
NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association asked management Tuesday to voluntarily accept the union as the bargaining agent for minor leaguers.
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Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly’s LSU, 24-23
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A play as unlikely as a blocked extra point with no time remaining made Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis’ highlight-filled performance stand up — and spared Seminoles coach Mike Norvell from having to endure an ignominious collapse.
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Sumner, Mellott help Montana State roll past McNeese 40-17
Ewers’ QB debut at Texas included touchdowns, towed car
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers had quite the debut as Texas quarterback, even if it was a little rough around the edges.
Lake Arthur, Basile Contest Continues Saturday
The Lake Arthur Tigers and Basile Bearcats got their season opener started but had it interrupted by severe weather. Lake Arthur held a 6-0 lead when the game was stopped. The two teams were scheduled to pick up their contest on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Elton Rolls Over Red Devils, 48-12
Lena The Elton Indians snapped their long losing streak in a huge way Friday night by steamrolling the Pickering Red Devils by a final of 48-12 on the road. The Indians will be back in action on Friday night when they return home to Cleve Beard Stadium to take on Northwood-
Welsh, Kinder Game Moved to Saturday
The Welsh Greyhound and Kinder Yellow Jackets had their season opener pushed back to Saturday due to heavy rains and lightning. The two teams met on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Dogs fall late to Leesville, 25-7
LEESVILLE - After a 40 minute lightning delay to open the contest, the Leesville Wampus Cats scoured the mud and rain to earn a 25-7 win over the Jennings Bulldogs in the season opener. The Dogs will return to the friendly confines of Jerry Simmons Stadium on Friday to take on the Eunice Bobcats in the annual Dog/Cat fight.
Henderson doubles twice in home debut, Orioles beat A’s 5-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson doubled twice in his home debut, Jorge Mateo had a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Friday night.
College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams by ‘26 season
(AP) — After 14 1/2 months of haggling over details and questioning motivations, a plan to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams was finally approved Friday, setting the stage for a multibillion-dollar tournament as soon as the 2024 season.
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