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Proposal could increase practices for college football teams

INDIANAPOLIS — Division I football teams would be allowed more on-field practices in the offseason, the number of preseason practices would be reduced, and the window for entering the transfer portal would be shortened under proposals introduced this week by two NCAA committees. Oversight ...

Bucs to open Legacy Hall

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the opening of Legacy Hall this week, a new event and meeting space showcasing the largest display of Pirates memorabilia at PNC Park. Legacy Hall is a multi-use space located next to the left field entrance along Federal Street at the Willie Stargell statue. The space will now be available for family events, corporate meetings, networking events, and more, with capacity up to 150 guests. The hall also will be open to all ticketed fans each game day and accessible once inside the ballpark, provided the space is not reserved for a private event. The ...

Ex-Phils pitching prospect will have surgery

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery. After an assessment by orthopedic specialist Dr. Keith Meister, the Twins announced Wednesday that Abel will undergo the minor procedure ...

Pulisic feels great, hopes to play tonight

IRVINE, Calif. — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey tonight. Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over ...

Switzerland wins to advance in World Cup

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada on Wednesday at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round. Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the ...

New NCAA eligibility rule already hit with new lawsuit

Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. The NCAA will now allow ...