Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

		Purdue	at	(10)Wisconsin	3:30 p.m.	(Canceled)

Final	(7)Texas A&amp;M	48	South Carolina	3	

Final	(15)Coastal Carolina	23	South Alabama	6	

Final	(20)Southern Cal	28	Arizona St.	27	

		Sporting Kansas City	at	Real Salt Lake	6:30 p.m.	

AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		Purdue	at	(10)Wisconsin	3:30 p.m.	(Canceled)Final	(4)Notre Dame	47	(1)Clemson	40	Final	(3)Ohio St.	49	Rutgers	27	Final	(8)Florida	44	(5)Georgia	28	Final	(6)Cincinnati	38	Houston	10	Final	(7)Texas A&amp;M	48	South Carolina	3	Final	(12)Oregon	35	Stanford	14	Final	(13)Indiana	38	(23)Michigan	21	Final	(14)Oklahoma St.	20	Kansas St.	18	Final	(15)Coastal Carolina	23	South Alabama	6	Final	(16)Marshall	51	UMass	10	Final	(17)Iowa St.	38	Baylor	31	Final	(18)SMU	47	Temple	23	Final	(19)Oklahoma	62	Kansas	9	Final	(20)Southern Cal	28	Arizona St.	27	Final	(22)Texas	17	West Virginia	13	Final	(25)Liberty	38	Virginia Tech	35	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE		Baltimore	at	Indianapolis	1 p.m.			Carolina	at	Kansas City	1 p.m.			Chicago	at	Tennessee	1 p.m.			Denver	at	Atlanta	1 p.m.			Detroit	at	Minnesota	1 p.m.			Houston	at	Jacksonville	1 p.m.			N-Y Giants	at	Washington	1 p.m.			Seattle	at	Buffalo	1 p.m.			Las Vegas	at	L.A. Chargers	4:05 p.m.			Miami	at	Arizona	4:25 p.m.			Pittsburgh	at	Dallas	4:25 p.m.			New Orleans	at	Tampa Bay	8:20 p.m.	___MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER		New York City FC	at	Chicago	3:30 p.m.			Atlanta	at	Columbus	3:30 p.m.			Montreal	at	D.C. United	3:30 p.m.			Cincinnati	at	Miami	3:30 p.m.			Toronto FC	at	New York	3:30 p.m.			Nashville	at	Orlando City	3:30 p.m.			New England	at	Philadelphia	3:30 p.m.			Colorado	at	Houston	6:30 p.m.			Portland	at	Los Angeles FC	6:30 p.m.			FC Dallas	at	Minnesota	6:30 p.m.			Sporting Kansas City	at	Real Salt Lake	6:30 p.m.			San Jose	at	Seattle	6:30 p.m.			LA Galaxy	at	Vancouver	6:30 p.m.	___

Sports Scores from Satruday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutch High Salthawks magical turn around year came to an end Friday night as the Salthawks lost to Wichita Bishop Carroll 42-28 in Regional Playoff action at Gowans Stadium.

Hutchinson had their chances, but Bishop Carroll took advantage of a blocked field goal attempt by Hutchinson with 4 seconds to go before half to give the Golden Eagles a 10 point turnaround touchdown that proved to be the play of the game.

Hutchinson was driving trying to score the go ahead touchdown late when a penalty forced the Salthawks to attempt a 24 yard field goal with time running out in the 2nd quarter. Carter Booe's kick was blocked and returned 84 yards by Carroll's Ryan Birch for a Golden Eagles touchdown to give Carroll the lead 21-14 at intermission.

Hutchinson responded with a 44 yard pass and score from Myles Thompson to Trenton Peterson to tie the game early in the 3rd but the Golden Eagles outscored the Salthawks 3 touchdowns to 1 to close out the victory and advance to take on Maize next week in Sectional play.

Hutchinson ends it season 8-2 while Bishop Carrol is now 7-2.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutch High Salthawks magical turn around year came to an end Friday night as the Salthawks lost to Wichita Bishop Carroll 42-28 in Regional Playoff action at Gowans Stadium.Hutchinson had their chances, but Bishop Carroll took advantage of a blocked field goal attempt by Hutchinson with 4 seconds to go before half to give the Golden Eagles a 10 point turnaround touchdown that proved to be the play of the game.Hutchinson was driving trying to score the go ahead touchdown late when a penalty forced the Salthawks to attempt a 24 yard field goal with time running out in the 2nd quarter. Carter Booe's kick was blocked and returned 84 yards by Carroll's Ryan Birch for a Golden Eagles touchdown to give Carroll the lead 21-14 at intermission.Hutchinson responded with a 44 yard pass and score from Myles Thompson to Trenton Peterson to tie the game early in the 3rd but the Golden Eagles outscored the Salthawks 3 touchdowns to 1 to close out the victory and advance to take on Maize next week in Sectional play.Hutchinson ends it season 8-2 while Bishop Carrol is now 7-2.

🏈 Salthawks fall to Bishop Carroll 42-28 in Regional play

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid would have loved to have Christian McCaffrey in his offense. The versatile running back of the Carolina Panthers can do just about everything that Reid asks of his own backfield. He never got that opportunity when the Panthers took him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. But the Chiefs turned out OK. Two spots later they drafted quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who merely led them to their first Super Bowl title in five decades last season. Now, Reid could get his first chance to see McCaffrey in person when the Panthers visit Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State and Kansas State appeared to be on a collision course between Big 12 unbeatens last week. So much for that. Instead, the 14th-ranked Cowboys lost to Texas in overtime while the Wildcats were blown out at West Virginia. The two now face each other in a crucial game for the Big 12 title. Both only have one loss in conference play.

UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma has won 21 consecutive November games dating to 2014. It is a run that has fueled five straight Big 12 titles. The 19th-ranked Sooners hope to keep it going against Kansas. The Sooners went 12-0 in November in Riley's first three years as head coach. The Sooners are on a three-game winning streak. One of the keys has been freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler's maturity. He leads the Big 12 in yards passing and passing efficiency during league play.

UNDATED (AP) — Iowa State has reached that point in the season where the question becomes whether it can finish what it started. The 17th-ranked Cyclones are tied for first in the Big 12 and play three of their last four regular-season games at home. The first one comes Saturday night against Baylor, which has won only one of its first four games. Matt Campbell's Iowa State teams have tended to struggle in November. Last year, the Cyclones lost three of their last five after a 3-1 start.&nbsp;

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern comes into its game against Nebraska on Saturday with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015. The Wildcats are off to their best start since they won their first five games five years ago. And they're 2-0 in conference play for the first time since they beat Penn State and Wisconsin in 2014. Nebraska opened with a 35-point loss at Ohio State and had its game against Wisconsin canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Badgers' program. The Huskers will be playing just their second game.&nbsp;

UNDATED (AP) — Michigan State heads into its game at Iowa on Saturday feeling a lot better about itself than it did two weeks ago. The Spartans are fresh off a win over in-state rival Michigan. The Hawkeyes are looking for answers after their first 0-2 start since 2000. Michigan State and Iowa have met just twice since 2013, with the Spartans winning in the 2015 Big Ten championship game and at home in 2017. Michigan State is going for a third straight win in Iowa City for the first time since the 1970s.

No. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeaten

UNDATED (AP) — Zach Wilson threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Allgeier rushed for 123 yards and a pair of scores as No. 9 BYU routed No. 21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night.

BYU (8-0), which beat Boise State on the road for the first time in six tries, is off to its best start since 2001 when the Cougars started 12-0.

Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Boise State lost the 1997 season opener to Cal State Northridge by 40 at home but that game was later forfeited to the Broncos.

Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. He also found the end zone on a 4-yard run.

Meanwhile, in Raleigh, D'Eriq King threw five touchdown passes, the last a go-ahead 54-yard catch-and-run play with Michael Harley with 2:43 left, and No. 11 Miami rallied to beat North Carolina State 44-41 on Friday night.

Miami improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the Alantic Coast Conference). It scored the final 13 points to win its third game in a row and match last season's victory total under second-year coach Manny Diaz.

King was 31 for 41 for 430 yards and ran for a game-high 105 yards on 15 carries. Harley had 153 yards on eight receptions.

Zonovan Knight had a 100-yard kickoff return to put NC State (4-3, 4-3) on top in the third quarter.

Arizona-Utah canceled, Pac-12 down to 4 games to open season

UNDATED (AP) — Saturday's season opener between Utah and Arizona in Salt Lake City has been canceled due to what the Pac-12 says were a number of COVID-19 cases among Utah players. 

The cancellation is the second in two days for the Pac-12, which is just preparing to kick off a seven-game football season. The game between Washington and California was also canceled.

Two Conference USA games scheduled for this weekend have also been postponed due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing protocols. Charlotte's game at Middle Tennessee and UTSA's visit to Rice have both been called off. 

In all, 10 Bowl Subdivision games this week were either canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total to 47 since Aug. 26. 

— Alabama coach Nick Saban says running back Trey Sanders sustained non life-threatening injuries in a car accident Friday morning, but says that the redshirt freshman was in stable condition. Sanders was the nation's top running back prospect in 2019. He missed last season with a foot injury, but is coming off his best game against Mississippi State for the second-ranked Crimson Tide. Alabama is off this week before visiting LSU.

— UCLA's athletic department has had three people test positive, including a football player. The Pac-12 Conference has already postponed two games, but the Bruins' season-opening matchup at Colorado is still on. 

AP source: Red Sox to rehire Cora, manager from 2018 title

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora as manager. The move returns him to the Boston dugout less than a year after the ballclub let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. 

The team made the decision about a week after Cora finished the one-year suspension handed down by Commissioner Rob Manfred for sign-stealing while he was the bench coach in Houston in 2017. 

Cora joined the Red Sox the next season and led them to the World Series championship.

Cora would replace Ron Roenicke (REHN'-ih-kee), who was let go after the salary-shedding Red Sox stumbled to a last-place finish in the AL East. 

— Brodie Van Wagenen is out as the general manager of the New York Mets. The move was announced less than an hour after hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the team on Friday. Special Assistant to the general manager Omar Minaya, assistant general managers Allard Baird and Adam Guttridge and executive director of player development Jared Banner also are leaving. Cohen ended the Wilpon family's control of the franchise after 34 mostly frustrating years and took the title of chief executive officer. He has hired former Mets general manager Sandy Alderson as team president.

— Justin Turner won't be disciplined by Major League Baseball for going onto the field last week to celebrate the World Series title with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates after testing positive for COVID-19. The third baseman was removed after seven innings of Game 6 on Oct. 27 after MLB informed the Dodgers of the test result. He returned to the field after Los Angeles won 3-1, took off his mask and posed for a photograph with teammates. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Turner was encouraged to return to the field by teammates and believed he had permission from the Dodgers. Turner apologized for his actions.

— The Detroit Tigers have hired Chris Fetter as pitching coach. The Tigers announced that move, along with three other picks for new manager AJ Hinch's staff. Juan Nieves was promoted to assistant pitching coach, Josh Paul remains on the staff as a quality control coach, and Ramon Santiago returns as a base coach.

AP source: Steelers, Tomlin fined for violating protocols

UNDATED (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the team $250,000 for not following coronavirus protocols during Sunday's victory over the Baltimore Ravens. A person with knowledge of the matter says that Tomlin and others were cited for not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines. 

The NFL has been clamping down on violators of COVID-19 protocols. The Las Vegas Raiders and coach Jon Gruden this week were fined a total $650,000 and docked a sixth-round draft pick for repeated violations. A person familiar with the punishment said Thursday the team was fined $500,000, Gruden was docked $150,000 and stripped of a draft pick because of how the team handled Trent Brown's positive coronavirus test last month. At practice a day before Brown tested positive, he was not wearing a mask as required and didn't socially distance with teammates. 

While several teams have been fined so far this season, the Raiders are the first to be penalized a draft pick following multiple violations.

But, all NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues.

— The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Krys Barnes and reserve quarterback Jordan Love on the reserve/COVID-19 list, a day after Barnes played in the Packers' 34-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Packers announced in the first half he had left with a calf injury.

— The Cincinnati Bengals closed their training facility after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The team said in a statement that players have not been in the facility since Wednesday and will not return until next week. The Bengals have a bye week and don't play again until Nov. 15. 

— The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually Friday out of an "abundance of caution" after a member of the football staff tested positive for COVID-19. The team expects to play Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. 

— A Miami Dolphins assistant coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined, and the team entered the NFL's intensive protocol. The identity of the coach was not revealed. It was the first coronavirus case involving the Dolphins since Aug. 19, but their regular-season schedule was changed because of outbreaks involving other teams. They're scheduled to play Sunday at Arizona.

— The Houston Texans returned to their facility on Friday, a day after it was closed following a positive COVID-19 test by a player after the team had no more positive tests. The team resumed practice Friday for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Linebacker Jacob Martin's positive test on Wednesday night forced the closure of the facility Thursday. Linebackers Whitney Mercilus and Dylan Cole will also miss Sunday's game after the NFL determined they had been in close contact with Martin. 

— The Chicago Bears activated starting right guard Germain Ifedi from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Ifedi was placed on the list along with backup offensive tackle Jason Spriggs on Tuesday.

—The Detroit Lions had a staff member test positive for COVID-19 and the team entered the league's intensive protocol. The unidentified staffer immediately self-quarantined and had not been in the Lions' practice facility for the last 48 hours. The teams says they will will continue to follow the guidance of the NFL, its medical staff and team doctors as they prepare for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Titans will be without 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and wide receiver Adam Humphries on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. 

The Titans declared Kern out Friday after he hurt his right wrist late in last week's 31-20 loss in Cincinnati. Kern has only missed two games since joining Tennessee in 2009, and he has played 175 games for the Titans. Kern ranks fifth in the NFL averaging 48.3 yards per punt in his 13th season. 

Tennessee will be working out some punters Saturday after players clear the COVID-19 testing protocols. 

— The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler and Holton Hill for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Hill, who has a foot injury, has missed the past three games. Dantzler is listed with a concussion. Mark Fields II, another cornerback, has also been ruled out with a chest injury. Cornerback Harrison Hand is questionable with a hamstring issue.

— The Seattle Seahawks will be without their top two running backs for the second straight week. Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde have been ruled out for Sunday's game at Buffalo. Carson continues to be bothered by a foot sprain, while Hyde is dealing with a hamstring injury. Safety Jamal Adams will return for Seattle after missing the past four games.

— Sam Darnold isn't sure yet if his sore shoulder will allow him to play Monday night. The New York Jets quarterback practiced Friday for the first time this week after taking a hard shot to his right arm at Kansas City last Sunday. He said it felt all right but he's taking it day by day. There might be some good news for Darnold and the offense: They could have all three of their projected starting wide receivers — Jamison Crowder, Breshad Perriman and rookie Denzel Mims — on the field together for the first time. 

— The Jets released CB Quincy Wilson, who was acquired from Indianapolis during the draft for a sixth-round pick. The 2017 second-rounder played in three games with the Jets, including one start, but hadn't participated in the last three. The move could open a spot for rookie CB Bryce Hall, who spent the first eight games on the reserve/non-football injury list. 

 Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of Masters

HOUSTON (AP) — Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson. Winless in 2 1/2 years and fighting lingering back and neck problems, Day shot a 2-under 68 on Friday in the Houston Open to pull within two strokes of second-round leader Sam Burns at difficult Memorial Park. 

The Australian watched the 50-year-old Michelson hit into the water twice en route to an 8 on the par-3 ninth, then hole out from 193 yards for eagle on the par-4 18th. 

Lefty missed the cut, following an opening 76 with a 73.Burns birdied all three par-5 holes in a bogey-free 65 to reach 7 under. Carlos Ortiz of Mexico had a 68 to match Day at 5 under.

Goydos, Jobe share lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goydos and Brandt Jobe each shot 7-under 64 in calm, overcast conditions Friday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' Charles Schwab Cup Championship. 

The tournament is the final official event of the year, but not the season as in the past. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent loss of tournaments, the 2020 and 2021 seasons have been combined with the Schwab Cup winner to be determined in a year. 

The 56-year-old Goydos birdied the par-5 18th in a bogey-free round at Phoenix Country Club. He won the event in 2016 at Desert Mountain for one of his five senior titles. The 55-year-old Jobe also birdied the 18th in a bogey-free round on the tree-lined course near downtown. 

Nadal rallies to reach semifinals, helps Schwartzman's cause

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal trailed by a set and 0-40 before rallying to beat Spanish countryman Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 and reach the Paris Masters semifinals. 

Nadal has never won the tournament in Paris and lost his only final 13 years ago. He next plays Alexander Zverev or three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRINK'-ah). 

Nadal's victory gave Diego Schwartzman the last place in the season-ending ATP Finals after he was earlier routed by Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Milos Raonic saved two match points against unseeded Ugo Humbert and next plays Medvedev.

Trainer Todd Pletcher earns 5,000th career victory

NEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Todd Pletcher earned his 5,000th career victory at Aqueduct on Friday.

Microsecond scored a three-quarter length victory in the seventh race. He was ridden by Kendrick Carmouche and is owned by Mike Repole. Pletcher didn't saddle his landmark winner; he was in Lexington, Kentucky, for the Breeders' Cup.

The 53-year-old trainer has won five Triple Crown races and 11 Breeders' Cup races in his career.

Bubba Wallace, who urged Confederate flag ban, honored

UNDATED (AP) — Bubba Wallace has been named the Comcast Community Champion of the Year. The industry award honors NASCAR members for philanthropic efforts. 

Wallace this year took a vocal role during a time of national unrest. He successfully called on NASCAR to ban the display of the Confederate flag at races and spoke out against racial injustice. Wallace is the only Black driver at NASCAR's elite Cup level. 

<h2>Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press</h2>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid would have loved to have Christian McCaffrey in his offense. The versatile running back of the Carolina Panthers can do just about everything that Reid asks of his own backfield. He never got that opportunity when the Panthers took him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. But the Chiefs turned out OK. Two spots later they drafted quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who merely led them to their first Super Bowl title in five decades last season. Now, Reid could get his first chance to see McCaffrey in person when the Panthers visit Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State and Kansas State appeared to be on a collision course between Big 12 unbeatens last week. So much for that. Instead, the 14th-ranked Cowboys lost to Texas in overtime while the Wildcats were blown out at West Virginia. The two now face each other in a crucial game for the Big 12 title. Both only have one loss in conference play.UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma has won 21 consecutive November games dating to 2014. It is a run that has fueled five straight Big 12 titles. The 19th-ranked Sooners hope to keep it going against Kansas. The Sooners went 12-0 in November in Riley's first three years as head coach. The Sooners are on a three-game winning streak. One of the keys has been freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler's maturity. He leads the Big 12 in yards passing and passing efficiency during league play.UNDATED (AP) — Iowa State has reached that point in the season where the question becomes whether it can finish what it started. The 17th-ranked Cyclones are tied for first in the Big 12 and play three of their last four regular-season games at home. The first one comes Saturday night against Baylor, which has won only one of its first four games. Matt Campbell's Iowa State teams have tended to struggle in November. Last year, the Cyclones lost three of their last five after a 3-1 start.&nbsp;EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern comes into its game against Nebraska on Saturday with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015. The Wildcats are off to their best start since they won their first five games five years ago. And they're 2-0 in conference play for the first time since they beat Penn State and Wisconsin in 2014. Nebraska opened with a 35-point loss at Ohio State and had its game against Wisconsin canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Badgers' program. The Huskers will be playing just their second game.&nbsp;UNDATED (AP) — Michigan State heads into its game at Iowa on Saturday feeling a lot better about itself than it did two weeks ago. The Spartans are fresh off a win over in-state rival Michigan. The Hawkeyes are looking for answers after their first 0-2 start since 2000. Michigan State and Iowa have met just twice since 2013, with the Spartans winning in the 2015 Big Ten championship game and at home in 2017. Michigan State is going for a third straight win in Iowa City for the first time since the 1970s.<h2>Update on the latest sports</h2>COLLEGE FOOTBALL-SCHEDULENo. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeatenUNDATED (AP) — Zach Wilson threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Allgeier rushed for 123 yards and a pair of scores as No. 9 BYU routed No. 21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night.BYU (8-0), which beat Boise State on the road for the first time in six tries, is off to its best start since 2001 when the Cougars started 12-0.Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Boise State lost the 1997 season opener to Cal State Northridge by 40 at home but that game was later forfeited to the Broncos.Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. He also found the end zone on a 4-yard run.Meanwhile, in Raleigh, D'Eriq King threw five touchdown passes, the last a go-ahead 54-yard catch-and-run play with Michael Harley with 2:43 left, and No. 11 Miami rallied to beat North Carolina State 44-41 on Friday night.Miami improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the Alantic Coast Conference). It scored the final 13 points to win its third game in a row and match last season's victory total under second-year coach Manny Diaz.King was 31 for 41 for 430 yards and ran for a game-high 105 yards on 15 carries. Harley had 153 yards on eight receptions.Zonovan Knight had a 100-yard kickoff return to put NC State (4-3, 4-3) on top in the third quarter.VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE FOOTBALLArizona-Utah canceled, Pac-12 down to 4 games to open seasonUNDATED (AP) — Saturday's season opener between Utah and Arizona in Salt Lake City has been canceled due to what the Pac-12 says were a number of COVID-19 cases among Utah players. The cancellation is the second in two days for the Pac-12, which is just preparing to kick off a seven-game football season. The game between Washington and California was also canceled.Two Conference USA games scheduled for this weekend have also been postponed due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing protocols. Charlotte's game at Middle Tennessee and UTSA's visit to Rice have both been called off. In all, 10 Bowl Subdivision games this week were either canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total to 47 since Aug. 26. In other college football news:— Alabama coach Nick Saban says running back Trey Sanders sustained non life-threatening injuries in a car accident Friday morning, but says that the redshirt freshman was in stable condition. Sanders was the nation's top running back prospect in 2019. He missed last season with a foot injury, but is coming off his best game against Mississippi State for the second-ranked Crimson Tide. Alabama is off this week before visiting LSU.— UCLA's athletic department has had three people test positive, including a football player. The Pac-12 Conference has already postponed two games, but the Bruins' season-opening matchup at Colorado is still on. MLB-NEWSAP source: Red Sox to rehire Cora, manager from 2018 titleBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora as manager. The move returns him to the Boston dugout less than a year after the ballclub let him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. The team made the decision about a week after Cora finished the one-year suspension handed down by Commissioner Rob Manfred for sign-stealing while he was the bench coach in Houston in 2017. Cora joined the Red Sox the next season and led them to the World Series championship.Cora would replace Ron Roenicke (REHN'-ih-kee), who was let go after the salary-shedding Red Sox stumbled to a last-place finish in the AL East. In other MLB news:— Brodie Van Wagenen is out as the general manager of the New York Mets. The move was announced less than an hour after hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the team on Friday. Special Assistant to the general manager Omar Minaya, assistant general managers Allard Baird and Adam Guttridge and executive director of player development Jared Banner also are leaving. Cohen ended the Wilpon family's control of the franchise after 34 mostly frustrating years and took the title of chief executive officer. He has hired former Mets general manager Sandy Alderson as team president.— Justin Turner won't be disciplined by Major League Baseball for going onto the field last week to celebrate the World Series title with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates after testing positive for COVID-19. The third baseman was removed after seven innings of Game 6 on Oct. 27 after MLB informed the Dodgers of the test result. He returned to the field after Los Angeles won 3-1, took off his mask and posed for a photograph with teammates. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Turner was encouraged to return to the field by teammates and believed he had permission from the Dodgers. Turner apologized for his actions.— The Detroit Tigers have hired Chris Fetter as pitching coach. The Tigers announced that move, along with three other picks for new manager AJ Hinch's staff. Juan Nieves was promoted to assistant pitching coach, Josh Paul remains on the staff as a quality control coach, and Ramon Santiago returns as a base coach.VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFLAP source: Steelers, Tomlin fined for violating protocolsUNDATED (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the team $250,000 for not following coronavirus protocols during Sunday's victory over the Baltimore Ravens. A person with knowledge of the matter says that Tomlin and others were cited for not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines. The NFL has been clamping down on violators of COVID-19 protocols. The Las Vegas Raiders and coach Jon Gruden this week were fined a total $650,000 and docked a sixth-round draft pick for repeated violations. A person familiar with the punishment said Thursday the team was fined $500,000, Gruden was docked $150,000 and stripped of a draft pick because of how the team handled Trent Brown's positive coronavirus test last month. At practice a day before Brown tested positive, he was not wearing a mask as required and didn't socially distance with teammates. While several teams have been fined so far this season, the Raiders are the first to be penalized a draft pick following multiple violations.But, all NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues.In other virus-related NFL news: — The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Krys Barnes and reserve quarterback Jordan Love on the reserve/COVID-19 list, a day after Barnes played in the Packers' 34-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Packers announced in the first half he had left with a calf injury.— The Cincinnati Bengals closed their training facility after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The team said in a statement that players have not been in the facility since Wednesday and will not return until next week. The Bengals have a bye week and don't play again until Nov. 15. — The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually Friday out of an "abundance of caution" after a member of the football staff tested positive for COVID-19. The team expects to play Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. — A Miami Dolphins assistant coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined, and the team entered the NFL's intensive protocol. The identity of the coach was not revealed. It was the first coronavirus case involving the Dolphins since Aug. 19, but their regular-season schedule was changed because of outbreaks involving other teams. They're scheduled to play Sunday at Arizona.— The Houston Texans returned to their facility on Friday, a day after it was closed following a positive COVID-19 test by a player after the team had no more positive tests. The team resumed practice Friday for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Linebacker Jacob Martin's positive test on Wednesday night forced the closure of the facility Thursday. Linebackers Whitney Mercilus and Dylan Cole will also miss Sunday's game after the NFL determined they had been in close contact with Martin. — The Chicago Bears activated starting right guard Germain Ifedi from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Ifedi was placed on the list along with backup offensive tackle Jason Spriggs on Tuesday.—The Detroit Lions had a staff member test positive for COVID-19 and the team entered the league's intensive protocol. The unidentified staffer immediately self-quarantined and had not been in the Lions' practice facility for the last 48 hours. The teams says they will will continue to follow the guidance of the NFL, its medical staff and team doctors as they prepare for Sunday's game against Minnesota.NFL-INJURIESTitans will be without 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett KernNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and wide receiver Adam Humphries on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The Titans declared Kern out Friday after he hurt his right wrist late in last week's 31-20 loss in Cincinnati. Kern has only missed two games since joining Tennessee in 2009, and he has played 175 games for the Titans. Kern ranks fifth in the NFL averaging 48.3 yards per punt in his 13th season. Tennessee will be working out some punters Saturday after players clear the COVID-19 testing protocols. Elsewhere in the NFL:— The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler and Holton Hill for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Hill, who has a foot injury, has missed the past three games. Dantzler is listed with a concussion. Mark Fields II, another cornerback, has also been ruled out with a chest injury. Cornerback Harrison Hand is questionable with a hamstring issue.— The Seattle Seahawks will be without their top two running backs for the second straight week. Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde have been ruled out for Sunday's game at Buffalo. Carson continues to be bothered by a foot sprain, while Hyde is dealing with a hamstring injury. Safety Jamal Adams will return for Seattle after missing the past four games.— Sam Darnold isn't sure yet if his sore shoulder will allow him to play Monday night. The New York Jets quarterback practiced Friday for the first time this week after taking a hard shot to his right arm at Kansas City last Sunday. He said it felt all right but he's taking it day by day. There might be some good news for Darnold and the offense: They could have all three of their projected starting wide receivers — Jamison Crowder, Breshad Perriman and rookie Denzel Mims — on the field together for the first time. — The Jets released CB Quincy Wilson, who was acquired from Indianapolis during the draft for a sixth-round pick. The 2017 second-rounder played in three games with the Jets, including one start, but hadn't participated in the last three. The move could open a spot for rookie CB Bryce Hall, who spent the first eight games on the reserve/non-football injury list. GOLF-HOUSTON OPEN Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of MastersHOUSTON (AP) — Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson. Winless in 2 1/2 years and fighting lingering back and neck problems, Day shot a 2-under 68 on Friday in the Houston Open to pull within two strokes of second-round leader Sam Burns at difficult Memorial Park. The Australian watched the 50-year-old Michelson hit into the water twice en route to an 8 on the par-3 ninth, then hole out from 193 yards for eagle on the par-4 18th. Lefty missed the cut, following an opening 76 with a 73.Burns birdied all three par-5 holes in a bogey-free 65 to reach 7 under. Carlos Ortiz of Mexico had a 68 to match Day at 5 under.GOLF-PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSGoydos, Jobe share lead in Charles Schwab Cup ChampionshipPHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goydos and Brandt Jobe each shot 7-under 64 in calm, overcast conditions Friday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' Charles Schwab Cup Championship. The tournament is the final official event of the year, but not the season as in the past. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent loss of tournaments, the 2020 and 2021 seasons have been combined with the Schwab Cup winner to be determined in a year. The 56-year-old Goydos birdied the par-5 18th in a bogey-free round at Phoenix Country Club. He won the event in 2016 at Desert Mountain for one of his five senior titles. The 55-year-old Jobe also birdied the 18th in a bogey-free round on the tree-lined course near downtown. TENNIS-PARIS MASTERSNadal rallies to reach semifinals, helps Schwartzman's causePARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal trailed by a set and 0-40 before rallying to beat Spanish countryman Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 and reach the Paris Masters semifinals. Nadal has never won the tournament in Paris and lost his only final 13 years ago. He next plays Alexander Zverev or three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRINK'-ah). Nadal's victory gave Diego Schwartzman the last place in the season-ending ATP Finals after he was earlier routed by Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Milos Raonic saved two match points against unseeded Ugo Humbert and next plays Medvedev.HORSE RACING-PLETCHER-5000TH WINTrainer Todd Pletcher earns 5,000th career victoryNEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Todd Pletcher earned his 5,000th career victory at Aqueduct on Friday.Microsecond scored a three-quarter length victory in the seventh race. He was ridden by Kendrick Carmouche and is owned by Mike Repole. Pletcher didn't saddle his landmark winner; he was in Lexington, Kentucky, for the Breeders' Cup.The 53-year-old trainer has won five Triple Crown races and 11 Breeders' Cup races in his career.NASCAR-WALLACE HONOREDBubba Wallace, who urged Confederate flag ban, honoredUNDATED (AP) — Bubba Wallace has been named the Comcast Community Champion of the Year. The industry award honors NASCAR members for philanthropic efforts. Wallace this year took a vocal role during a time of national unrest. He successfully called on NASCAR to ban the display of the Confederate flag at races and spoke out against racial injustice. Wallace is the only Black driver at NASCAR's elite Cup level.

Sports Headlines for Saturday

Rossville 53, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 21

Kapaun Mount Carmel 38, Goddard 15

Wichita Bishop Carroll 42, Hutchinson 28

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<h2>Friday's Scores</h2>By The Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=Regional=<h2>Class 1A=</h2>Centralia 52, Wabaunsee 6Conway Springs 14, Plainville 7Inman 50, Remington 7Oakley 27, Sedgwick 24Olpe 53, Jackson Heights 0Smith Center 34, Ell-Saline 10Uniontown 45, Northeast-Arma 0<h2>Class 2A=</h2>Beloit def. Phillipsburg, forfeitGarden Plain 25, Hillsboro 20Hoisington def. Cimarron, forfeitNemaha Central 40, Silver Lake 30Osage City def. Fredonia, forfeitPittsburg Colgan 24, Wellsville 0Rossville 53, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 21Class 3A=Andale 53, Clearwater 0Frontenac 22, Burlington 6Holton 49, Baldwin 8Perry-Lecompton 20, Topeka Hayden 7Prairie View 13, Girard 12Riley County 43, Scott City 14Southeast Saline 20, Marysville 0Wichita Collegiate 35, Cheney 20<h2>Class 4A=</h2>Arkansas City 33, Andover Central 28Basehor-Linwood 19, Eudora 12Bishop Miege 63, Fort Scott 12Buhler 42, Rose Hill 8McPherson 52, Augusta 20Tonganoxie 49, Lansing 10Wamego 21, El Dorado 18<h2>Class 5A=</h2>BV Southwest 27, Topeka Seaman 21DeSoto 56, Leavenworth 31Kapaun Mount Carmel 38, Goddard 15Maize 59, Maize South 27Mill Valley 51, Spring Hill 0St. Thomas Aquinas 48, Pittsburg 13Wichita Bishop Carroll 42, Hutchinson 28Wichita Northwest 69, Wichita Heights 0<h2>Class 6A=</h2>BV North 33, Olathe East 21Blue Valley 24, BV Northwest 7Derby 48, Gardner-Edgerton 28Junction City 70, Washburn Rural 25Lawrence def. Dodge City, forfeitOlathe North 38, Olathe Northwest 17SM Northwest 26, Olathe West 14Wichita East 20, Manhattan 7<h2>Eight-Player DI=</h2>Attica/Argonia 60, La Crosse 14Canton-Galva 56, Burlingame 6Chase County 56, Sedan 18Hoxie 50, South Gray 0Madison/Hamilton Co-op 60, Oswego 0Wichita County 68, Rawlins County 0<h2>Eight-Player DII=</h2>Caldwell 36, Central Plains 34Crest 64, Hartford 14Hanover 52, Axtell 6Victoria 50, Sylvan-Lucas 0Wheatland-Grinnell 36, South Central 26___Some high school football scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

Prep Playoff Scores from Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced tonight that Royals left fielder&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;has been named the American League&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove winner for 2020. This is the second time he’s been named the league’s top defender, also earning the honor in 2014.

The&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award was established in 2011 to provide fans to opportunity to vote for the best defensive player at any position in each league. In 2013, a new sabermetric component from the&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award's new presenting sponsor, the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and its new SABR Defensive Index™ (SDI™) joined the international fan vote to determine the&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award winners from each league. The SDI's ability to accurately compare players from different positions helped establish the "science" behind the evolving Award platform.

In the 10 years that a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove had been awarded, Gordon is the only outfielder to earn the honor twice. Infielders&nbsp;Nolan Arenado&nbsp;(2017-19),&nbsp;Matt Chapman&nbsp;(2018-19),&nbsp;Adrian Beltre&nbsp;(2011-12) and catcher&nbsp;Yadier Molina&nbsp;(2011-12, 2014-15) have also earned multiple&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Gloves.

Gordon, who announced his retirement in September following a 14-year Major League career—all with Kansas City—was named a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove winner earlier this week for the eighth time, matching&nbsp;Frank White&nbsp;(1977-82, 1986-87) for the most in Royals history.

Gordon had four outfield assists in 2020, tied for sixth most in the American League. He made just one error in 500 chances over his last 273 games in the outfield from June 25, 2018 through his final game on Sept. 27, 2020, the only miscue coming on May 18, 2019 at the Angels, when his errant throw allowed a base runner to advance. He was perfect in his final 152 games in the field (299 total chances).

After making his Major League debut as a third baseman in 2007, Gordon transitioned to the outfield in 2010. His 102 outfield assists in the 11 seasons since (2010-20) were the most in the Majors and rank second in Royals history, trailing only&nbsp;Amos Otis. He led the Majors with a career-high 20 outfield assists in 2011—his first full season as a outfielder—a mark that has not been topped by any player in nine seasons since, and were the most in the Majors since&nbsp;Alfonso Soriano&nbsp;had 22 for the Washington Nationals in 2006.

Gordon was charged with only 15 outfield errors in 2,731 total chances from 2011-20, and his .995 fielding percentage during that time ranked second in the Majors (min. 2,000 chances), trailing only&nbsp;Nick Markakis&nbsp;(.996).

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced tonight that Royals left fielder&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;has been named the American League&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove winner for 2020. This is the second time he’s been named the league’s top defender, also earning the honor in 2014.The&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award was established in 2011 to provide fans to opportunity to vote for the best defensive player at any position in each league. In 2013, a new sabermetric component from the&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award's new presenting sponsor, the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and its new SABR Defensive Index™ (SDI™) joined the international fan vote to determine the&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove Award winners from each league. The SDI's ability to accurately compare players from different positions helped establish the "science" behind the evolving Award platform.In the 10 years that a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Glove had been awarded, Gordon is the only outfielder to earn the honor twice. Infielders&nbsp;Nolan Arenado&nbsp;(2017-19),&nbsp;Matt Chapman&nbsp;(2018-19),&nbsp;Adrian Beltre&nbsp;(2011-12) and catcher&nbsp;Yadier Molina&nbsp;(2011-12, 2014-15) have also earned multiple&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Platinum Gloves.Gordon, who announced his retirement in September following a 14-year Major League career—all with Kansas City—was named a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove winner earlier this week for the eighth time, matching&nbsp;Frank White&nbsp;(1977-82, 1986-87) for the most in Royals history.Gordon had four outfield assists in 2020, tied for sixth most in the American League. He made just one error in 500 chances over his last 273 games in the outfield from June 25, 2018 through his final game on Sept. 27, 2020, the only miscue coming on May 18, 2019 at the Angels, when his errant throw allowed a base runner to advance. He was perfect in his final 152 games in the field (299 total chances).After making his Major League debut as a third baseman in 2007, Gordon transitioned to the outfield in 2010. His 102 outfield assists in the 11 seasons since (2010-20) were the most in the Majors and rank second in Royals history, trailing only&nbsp;Amos Otis. He led the Majors with a career-high 20 outfield assists in 2011—his first full season as a outfielder—a mark that has not been topped by any player in nine seasons since, and were the most in the Majors since&nbsp;Alfonso Soriano&nbsp;had 22 for the Washington Nationals in 2006.Gordon was charged with only 15 outfield errors in 2,731 total chances from 2011-20, and his .995 fielding percentage during that time ranked second in the Majors (min. 2,000 chances), trailing only&nbsp;Nick Markakis&nbsp;(.996).--<a href="http://royals.com/">ROYALS</a>--•&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/awards/platinum-glove" target="_blank">All-time Platinum Glove winner</a>s

Royals' Gordon wins Platinum Glove Award


WICHITA,
Kan. — 
Shocker men's basketball returns to Charles Koch Arena, Home of Devlin Court in less than four weeks.

Wichita State's seven-game non-conference slate – released Friday morning -- includes three December home dates, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2 against Oral Roberts.

The Shockers will also play host to Missouri at the Roundhouse on Sunday, Dec. 6 and meet up Oklahoma State on Saturday, Dec. 12 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

WSU's only non-conference true road game comes Saturday, Jan. 2 at Ole Miss.

As previously announced, the Shockers are scheduled to open the 2020-21 season, Nov. 25-27, with three games at the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Start times and television information will be released in the near future, along with the American Athletic Conference's 20-game schedule.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – vs. Dayton in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Thursday, Nov. 26 – vs. Creighton or South Dakota State in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Friday, Nov. 27 – vs. TBA in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Oral Roberts (Charles Koch Arena)

Sunday, Dec. 6 – Missouri (Charles Koch Arena)

Saturday, Dec. 12 – Oklahoma State (INTRUST Bank Arena)

Saturday, Jan. 2 – at Ole Miss (Oxford, Miss.)

WICHITA,
Kan. — 
Shocker men's basketball returns to Charles Koch Arena, Home of Devlin Court in less than four weeks.Wichita State's seven-game non-conference slate – released Friday morning -- includes three December home dates, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2 against Oral Roberts.The Shockers will also play host to Missouri at the Roundhouse on Sunday, Dec. 6 and meet up Oklahoma State on Saturday, Dec. 12 at INTRUST Bank Arena.WSU's only non-conference true road game comes Saturday, Jan. 2 at Ole Miss.As previously announced, the Shockers are scheduled to open the 2020-21 season, Nov. 25-27, with three games at the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic in Sioux Falls, S.D.Start times and television information will be released in the near future, along with the American Athletic Conference's 20-game schedule.All dates are subject to change.2020-21 Non-Conference Schedule:Wednesday, Nov. 25 – vs. Dayton in Sioux Falls, S.D.Thursday, Nov. 26 – vs. Creighton or South Dakota State in Sioux Falls, S.D.Friday, Nov. 27 – vs. TBA in Sioux Falls, S.D.Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Oral Roberts (Charles Koch Arena)Sunday, Dec. 6 – Missouri (Charles Koch Arena)Saturday, Dec. 12 – Oklahoma State (INTRUST Bank Arena)Saturday, Jan. 2 – at Ole Miss (Oxford, Miss.)

Wichita State releases non-conference men's basketball schedule

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks (8-1) will play host to the&nbsp; Wichita Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles (6-2) tonight at Gowans Stadium in the Regional round of the Class 5A State Playoffs.

Join the Eagle Broadcast Team comprised of Glen Grunwald - Play-By-Play, Dan Naccarato - Color Commentator, Sarah Peterson - Video Photographer and Joe Blake - Sideline Reporter for all the action.

The KWBW Broadcast can be heard locally on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM or download the new KWBW Radio app and hear the game worldwide. Also available on any Amazon Alexa device as well as on the Tune-in Radio app. Links are provided below to catch the game on Hutchpost.com.

The Salthawk football pregame show begins at 6:30 p.m. on KWBW Radio 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp; Tune into the live stream early at 6pm to catch the Kpreps Kansas Kickoff show on the video stream only.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks (8-1) will play host to the&nbsp; Wichita Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles (6-2) tonight at Gowans Stadium in the Regional round of the Class 5A State Playoffs.Join the Eagle Broadcast Team comprised of Glen Grunwald - Play-By-Play, Dan Naccarato - Color Commentator, Sarah Peterson - Video Photographer and Joe Blake - Sideline Reporter for all the action.The KWBW Broadcast can be heard locally on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM or download the new KWBW Radio app and hear the game worldwide. Also available on any Amazon Alexa device as well as on the Tune-in Radio app. Links are provided below to catch the game on Hutchpost.com.The Salthawk football pregame show begins at 6:30 p.m. on KWBW Radio 1450 AM/98.5 FM.&nbsp; Tune into the live stream early at 6pm to catch the Kpreps Kansas Kickoff show on the video stream only. The game video will be streamed here:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/hutchsalthawksports/posts">Hutch High Salthawk Sports</a>&nbsp;Facebook Page<a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hutchpost">Hutchpost.com YouTube Channel</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wie1I8M0YnU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After wowing the Kansas City Chiefs in pre-draft workouts, Tershawn Wharton signed as an undrafted free agent. And despite an offseason scuttled by COVID-19, robbing Wharton of a chance to showcase his abilities in voluntary workouts and minicamp, he still managed to impress the Chiefs enough in training camp to make the team. The past two weeks, he's caused and recovered his first fumble against the Denver Broncos and picked up his first sack against the New York Jets, making that modest investment pay off in a big way.

UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12 started playing games in mid-September and has gotten every team at least halfway through its reduced regular-season schedule. The league has also probably already knocked itself out of playoff contention, even before the Pac-12 is the last Power Five conference to start its season. No. 14 Oklahoma State is the only Big 12 team without at least two losses. Every team has already lost in league play. And the only three non-conference losses were to teams from the Sun Belt.&nbsp;

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers overwhelmed the undermanned San Francisco 49ers 34-17. 

Rodgers connected on deep shots to Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and a short toss to Marcedes Lewis in the first half to get the Packers out to a 21-3 lead. 

It was quite a reversal from the team meetings last season when San Francisco outscored Green Bay by a combined 50-0 in the first halves on the way to lopsided wins in the regular season and NFC title game. 

The Niners were missing almost all their key pieces from that game.

NBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22

UNDATED (AP) — The NBA's player representatives have voted to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has been targeting in its talks about how and when to get teams back on the floor for a planned 72-game season. The player vote is just one part of the process. 

Among the primary matters to be determined: how much more escrow will be taken from players because of the shorter-than-usual season, and how the league and the players will navigate testing and other health and safety issues amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

All that has to be worked out before the plans for next season truly become official.

Talks between the NBA and NBPA on those and other topics are continuing, though there is obvious urgency to finalize things. The NBA draft is scheduled for Nov. 18 and the plan presented to players — and now approved by NBPA team reps — calls for training camps to begin on Dec. 1.

UNDATED (AP) —The Las Vegas Raiders and coach Jon Gruden have been fined a total $650,000 and docked a sixth-round draft pick for repeated violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

A person familiar with the punishment said Thursday the team has been fined $500,000, Gruden has been docked $150,000 and the draft pick has been stripped because of how the team handled Trent Brown's positive coronavirus test last month. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

The Raiders have been penalized several times already this season for violating coronavirus protocols with the punishments leading to a total of $1,215,000 for the team, Gruden and players.

— The NFL and the union are investigating the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Kendrick Bourne for possible violations of the league's coronavirus protocols. A person familiar with the investigation says the probe is looking into whether Bourne was wearing a face covering as required by the COVID-19 rules. 

— The Houston Texans will be without three linebackers on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive for COVID-19. The team learned that Martin tested positive for the virus last night and shut down their facility today. Starting linebacker Whitney Mercilus and reserve linebacker Dylan Cole will also miss Sunday's game. Both players had been in close contact with Martin and will have to isolate for five days. 

— The Chicago Bears have canceled practice and closed their facility after another player tested positive for COVID-19. The Bears say the player and all close contacts are self-isolating. Backup offensive tackle Jason Spriggs and starting right guard Germain Ifedi already were on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Chicago is scheduled to play at Tennessee on Sunday.

— The Kansas City Chiefs closed their facility after practice Thursday when an unidentified staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The team continued its preparations for Sunday's game against Carolina remotely. 

— The Indianapolis Colts say a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under the care of team doctors. The Colts say they have entered the league's intensive protocol and are working with NFL officials and medical staff. The team staffer is in quarantine.

— The Detroit Lions have put safety Jalen Elliott on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Detroit also put linebacker Jarrad Davis and quarterback Matthew Stafford on the list earlier in the week. Coach Matt Patricia wouldn't discuss Stafford's status for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

UNDATED (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says that barring a setback, he expects running back Christian McCaffrey to play Sunday against the Chiefs. 

McCaffrey, who has missed the past six games with a high ankle sprain, practiced for the second straight day Thursday. Rhule said McCaffrey looked "fresh and fast at practice" and responded well after participating in his first padded practice since Week 2 on Wednesday.

— Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin has been placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least three games with a knee injury. Backup Matt Breida is nursing a hamstring injury, which could mean more playing time Sunday at Arizona for Jordan Howard. Gaskin has been the Dolphins' best backfield threat with 387 yards rushing and 198 receiving.

— Sam Darnold's sore shoulder is kept him out of practice Thursday although the Jets remain optimistic the quarterback will play Monday night. The 0-8 Jets are giving Darnold an extra day of rest as the team prepares to host the AFC East-rival New England Patriots. 

 — Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley missed practice Thursday for the second straight day because of a foot injury. He leads the Falcons with 43 catches for 657 yards and six touchdowns.

Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive test

UNDATED (AP) — The season opener between PAC-12 California and Washington has been canceled following a request from the Golden Bears due to a positive coronavirus test for one of their players. 

Pac-12 guidelines require at least 53 scholarship players to be available for a game to be played. The conference says the game will be declared a no-contest. 

The Pac-12 is kicking off its shortened season this weekend.

In other virus-related developments in college sports:

— The American Athletic Conference has postponed Saturday's football game between Tulsa and host Navy following a rash of positive COVID-19 tests at the Naval Academy. Many Navy athletes are under quarantine, and the Midshipmen have temporarily halted all football activities. It's the fourth FBS game this week and the 41st this season to be postponed or canceled. A makeup date has not been announced. 

— UConn has suspended all men's basketball activities after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. The Huskies are scheduled to open the season on Dec. 2 in the Legends Classic at the Mohegan Sun arena, which is about 30 miles south of campus in Uncasville. 

— The Ohio Valley Conference is expanding its basketball schedule from 18 games to 20. It's a move to try to make up for the delayed start to the season, and the conference is trying to give programs more games closer to home. 

— Missouri's soccer match at Georgia scheduled to be played Friday has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantines within the Georgia program. The regular season ends this weekend, so the match will not be rescheduled.

— Clemson is ending its men's track and field and cross-country programs after this academic year. The move comes several months after board members were told the school could lose $30 million to $50 million in athletic revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

 — The service academy game between Air Force and Army scheduled for Saturday at West Point, New York, was postponed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the Air Force Academy and the surrounding community. The schools are working to reschedule the game.

Syracuse DB Trill Williams opts out, to enter NFL draft

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse junior defensive back Trill Williams is following former star safety Andre Cisco out the door. 

Williams announced Wednesday night on social media that he's opting opt out of the remainder of the 2020 season and will enter the 2021 NFL draft. 

Williams played in 28 games for Syracuse and had 93 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and 3 1/2 tackles for loss in his three seasons. He scored a remarkable touchdown in the season finale against Wake Forest last year, forcing a fumble and returning it 94 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime.

Cisco, a preseason All-American, opted out after playing the first two games of the season. He was injured in warmups prior to the third game and never returned. He also plans to enter next year's NFL draft.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have avoided arbitration with center Ryan Strome. They agreed to terms on a $9 million, two-year contract with a $4.5 million annual salary cap hit. The 27-year-old set a career high last season with 59 points on 18 goals and 41 assists. Strome has 254 points in 491 career regular-season games with the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers and Rangers. Getting a deal done with Strome keeps intact the Rangers core that exceeded expectations last season by qualifying for the expanded NHL playoffs.

— The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a three-year, $8.4 million contract. The deal locks up Gavrikov, a restricted free agent who was one among the NHL's top rookie defensemen in goals, assists and points last season. The 24-year-old Russian is seen as important element in the team's blue-line rotation for the future. Gavrikov had five goals and 13 assists with 18 penalty minutes in 69 games with Columbus in 2019-20. He added a goal and a pair of assists in 10 playoff games.

Nadal reaches Paris Masters quarters, chasing elusive title

PARIS (AP) — Top-seeded Rafael Nadal has stayed on course for an elusive first title at the Paris Masters after beating Jordan Thompson 6-1, 7-6 to reach the quarterfinals. Thompson forced his first break point in the 12th game of the second set to have set point with Nadal down 30-40. After a decent second serve Nadal saved it after a long rally. 

Third-seeded Daniil Medvedev, No. 4 Alexander Zverev, No. 6 Diego Schwartzman and No. 10 Milos Raonic also reached the last eight.

Snedeker takes Houston Open lead; Johnson and fans return

HOUSTON (AP) — Brandt Snedeker found a lot of fairways and greens at difficult Memorial Park, top-ranked Dustin Johnson returned from the coronavirus, and fans were back, too, Thursday at the Houston Open. Snedeker shot a 5-under 65 in the afternoon to take a two-stroke lead in the last event before the Masters. It's the first domestic PGA Tour event to have fans since The Players Championship on March 12. Jason Day was tied for second with Scottie Scheffler, Harold Varner III, Carlos Ortiz, Michael Thompson and Cameron Davis.

<h2>Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press</h2>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After wowing the Kansas City Chiefs in pre-draft workouts, Tershawn Wharton signed as an undrafted free agent. And despite an offseason scuttled by COVID-19, robbing Wharton of a chance to showcase his abilities in voluntary workouts and minicamp, he still managed to impress the Chiefs enough in training camp to make the team. The past two weeks, he's caused and recovered his first fumble against the Denver Broncos and picked up his first sack against the New York Jets, making that modest investment pay off in a big way.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid would have loved to have Christian McCaffrey in his offense. The versatile running back of the Carolina Panthers can do just about everything that Reid asks of his own backfield. He never got that opportunity when the Panthers took him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. But the Chiefs turned out OK. Two spots later they drafted quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who merely led them to their first Super Bowl title in five decades last season. Now, Reid could get his first chance to see McCaffrey in person when the Panthers visit Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12 started playing games in mid-September and has gotten every team at least halfway through its reduced regular-season schedule. The league has also probably already knocked itself out of playoff contention, even before the Pac-12 is the last Power Five conference to start its season. No. 14 Oklahoma State is the only Big 12 team without at least two losses. Every team has already lost in league play. And the only three non-conference losses were to teams from the Sun Belt.&nbsp;MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State and Kansas State appeared to be on a collision course between Big 12 unbeatens last week. So much for that. Instead, the 14th-ranked Cowboys lost to Texas in overtime while the Wildcats were blown out at West Virginia. The two now face each other in a crucial game for the Big 12 title. Both only have one loss in conference play.UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma has won 21 consecutive November games dating to 2014. It is a run that has fueled five straight Big 12 titles. The 19th-ranked Sooners hope to keep it going against Kansas. The Sooners went 12-0 in November in Riley's first three years as head coach. The Sooners are on a three-game winning streak. One of the keys has been freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler's maturity. He leads the Big 12 in yards passing and passing efficiency during league play.EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern comes into its game against Nebraska on Saturday with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015. The Wildcats are off to their best start since they won their first five games five years ago. And they're 2-0 in conference play for the first time since they beat Penn State and Wisconsin in 2014. Nebraska opened with a 35-point loss at Ohio State and had its game against Wisconsin canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Badgers' program. The Huskers will be playing just their second game.&nbsp;UNDATED (AP) — Iowa State has reached that point in the season where the question becomes whether it can finish what it started. The 17th-ranked Cyclones are tied for first in the Big 12 and play three of their last four regular-season games at home. The first one comes Saturday night against Baylor, which has won only one of its first four games. Matt Campbell's Iowa State teams have tended to struggle in November. Last year, the Cyclones lost three of their last five after a 3-1 start.&nbsp;UNDATED (AP) — Michigan State heads into its game at Iowa on Saturday feeling a lot better about itself than it did two weeks ago. The Spartans are fresh off a win over in-state rival Michigan. The Hawkeyes are looking for answers after their first 0-2 start since 2000. Michigan State and Iowa have met just twice since 2013, with the Spartans winning in the 2015 Big Ten championship game and at home in 2017. Michigan State is going for a third straight win in Iowa City for the first time since the 1970s.<h2>Update on the latest sports</h2>NFL-SCHEDULEAaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers overwhelmed the undermanned San Francisco 49ers 34-17. Rodgers connected on deep shots to Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and a short toss to Marcedes Lewis in the first half to get the Packers out to a 21-3 lead. It was quite a reversal from the team meetings last season when San Francisco outscored Green Bay by a combined 50-0 in the first halves on the way to lopsided wins in the regular season and NFC title game. The Niners were missing almost all their key pieces from that game.NBA-NEWSNBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22UNDATED (AP) — The NBA's player representatives have voted to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has been targeting in its talks about how and when to get teams back on the floor for a planned 72-game season. The player vote is just one part of the process. Among the primary matters to be determined: how much more escrow will be taken from players because of the shorter-than-usual season, and how the league and the players will navigate testing and other health and safety issues amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. All that has to be worked out before the plans for next season truly become official.Talks between the NBA and NBPA on those and other topics are continuing, though there is obvious urgency to finalize things. The NBA draft is scheduled for Nov. 18 and the plan presented to players — and now approved by NBPA team reps — calls for training camps to begin on Dec. 1.VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFLRaiders finedUNDATED (AP) —The Las Vegas Raiders and coach Jon Gruden have been fined a total $650,000 and docked a sixth-round draft pick for repeated violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.A person familiar with the punishment said Thursday the team has been fined $500,000, Gruden has been docked $150,000 and the draft pick has been stripped because of how the team handled Trent Brown's positive coronavirus test last month. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.Yahoo first reported the punishments.The Raiders have been penalized several times already this season for violating coronavirus protocols with the punishments leading to a total of $1,215,000 for the team, Gruden and players.In other virus-related NFL news:— The NFL and the union are investigating the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Kendrick Bourne for possible violations of the league's coronavirus protocols. A person familiar with the investigation says the probe is looking into whether Bourne was wearing a face covering as required by the COVID-19 rules. — The Houston Texans will be without three linebackers on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive for COVID-19. The team learned that Martin tested positive for the virus last night and shut down their facility today. Starting linebacker Whitney Mercilus and reserve linebacker Dylan Cole will also miss Sunday's game. Both players had been in close contact with Martin and will have to isolate for five days. — The Chicago Bears have canceled practice and closed their facility after another player tested positive for COVID-19. The Bears say the player and all close contacts are self-isolating. Backup offensive tackle Jason Spriggs and starting right guard Germain Ifedi already were on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Chicago is scheduled to play at Tennessee on Sunday.— The Kansas City Chiefs closed their facility after practice Thursday when an unidentified staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The team continued its preparations for Sunday's game against Carolina remotely. — The Indianapolis Colts say a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under the care of team doctors. The Colts say they have entered the league's intensive protocol and are working with NFL officials and medical staff. The team staffer is in quarantine.— The Detroit Lions have put safety Jalen Elliott on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Detroit also put linebacker Jarrad Davis and quarterback Matthew Stafford on the list earlier in the week. Coach Matt Patricia wouldn't discuss Stafford's status for Sunday's game at Minnesota.NFL-INJURIESMcCaffrey expected to play vs. Chiefs UNDATED (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says that barring a setback, he expects running back Christian McCaffrey to play Sunday against the Chiefs. McCaffrey, who has missed the past six games with a high ankle sprain, practiced for the second straight day Thursday. Rhule said McCaffrey looked "fresh and fast at practice" and responded well after participating in his first padded practice since Week 2 on Wednesday.In other NFL injury news: — Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin has been placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least three games with a knee injury. Backup Matt Breida is nursing a hamstring injury, which could mean more playing time Sunday at Arizona for Jordan Howard. Gaskin has been the Dolphins' best backfield threat with 387 yards rushing and 198 receiving.— Sam Darnold's sore shoulder is kept him out of practice Thursday although the Jets remain optimistic the quarterback will play Monday night. The 0-8 Jets are giving Darnold an extra day of rest as the team prepares to host the AFC East-rival New England Patriots. — Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley missed practice Thursday for the second straight day because of a foot injury. He leads the Falcons with 43 catches for 657 yards and six touchdowns.VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE SPORTSCal-Washington game canceled after player's positive testUNDATED (AP) — The season opener between PAC-12 California and Washington has been canceled following a request from the Golden Bears due to a positive coronavirus test for one of their players. Pac-12 guidelines require at least 53 scholarship players to be available for a game to be played. The conference says the game will be declared a no-contest. The Pac-12 is kicking off its shortened season this weekend.In other virus-related developments in college sports:— The American Athletic Conference has postponed Saturday's football game between Tulsa and host Navy following a rash of positive COVID-19 tests at the Naval Academy. Many Navy athletes are under quarantine, and the Midshipmen have temporarily halted all football activities. It's the fourth FBS game this week and the 41st this season to be postponed or canceled. A makeup date has not been announced. — UConn has suspended all men's basketball activities after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. The Huskies are scheduled to open the season on Dec. 2 in the Legends Classic at the Mohegan Sun arena, which is about 30 miles south of campus in Uncasville. — The Ohio Valley Conference is expanding its basketball schedule from 18 games to 20. It's a move to try to make up for the delayed start to the season, and the conference is trying to give programs more games closer to home. — Missouri's soccer match at Georgia scheduled to be played Friday has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantines within the Georgia program. The regular season ends this weekend, so the match will not be rescheduled.— Clemson is ending its men's track and field and cross-country programs after this academic year. The move comes several months after board members were told the school could lose $30 million to $50 million in athletic revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. — The service academy game between Air Force and Army scheduled for Saturday at West Point, New York, was postponed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the Air Force Academy and the surrounding community. The schools are working to reschedule the game.COLLEGE FOOTBALL-SYRACUSE-WILLIAMSSyracuse DB Trill Williams opts out, to enter NFL draftSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse junior defensive back Trill Williams is following former star safety Andre Cisco out the door. Williams announced Wednesday night on social media that he's opting opt out of the remainder of the 2020 season and will enter the 2021 NFL draft. Williams played in 28 games for Syracuse and had 93 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and 3 1/2 tackles for loss in his three seasons. He scored a remarkable touchdown in the season finale against Wake Forest last year, forcing a fumble and returning it 94 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime.Cisco, a preseason All-American, opted out after playing the first two games of the season. He was injured in warmups prior to the third game and never returned. He also plans to enter next year's NFL draft.NHL-NEWSRangers avoid Strome arbitrationNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have avoided arbitration with center Ryan Strome. They agreed to terms on a $9 million, two-year contract with a $4.5 million annual salary cap hit. The 27-year-old set a career high last season with 59 points on 18 goals and 41 assists. Strome has 254 points in 491 career regular-season games with the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers and Rangers. Getting a deal done with Strome keeps intact the Rangers core that exceeded expectations last season by qualifying for the expanded NHL playoffs. In other ice news:— The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a three-year, $8.4 million contract. The deal locks up Gavrikov, a restricted free agent who was one among the NHL's top rookie defensemen in goals, assists and points last season. The 24-year-old Russian is seen as important element in the team's blue-line rotation for the future. Gavrikov had five goals and 13 assists with 18 penalty minutes in 69 games with Columbus in 2019-20. He added a goal and a pair of assists in 10 playoff games.TENNIS-PARIS MASTERSNadal reaches Paris Masters quarters, chasing elusive titlePARIS (AP) — Top-seeded Rafael Nadal has stayed on course for an elusive first title at the Paris Masters after beating Jordan Thompson 6-1, 7-6 to reach the quarterfinals. Thompson forced his first break point in the 12th game of the second set to have set point with Nadal down 30-40. After a decent second serve Nadal saved it after a long rally. Third-seeded Daniil Medvedev, No. 4 Alexander Zverev, No. 6 Diego Schwartzman and No. 10 Milos Raonic also reached the last eight.GOLF-HOUSTON OPENSnedeker takes Houston Open lead; Johnson and fans returnHOUSTON (AP) — Brandt Snedeker found a lot of fairways and greens at difficult Memorial Park, top-ranked Dustin Johnson returned from the coronavirus, and fans were back, too, Thursday at the Houston Open. Snedeker shot a 5-under 65 in the afternoon to take a two-stroke lead in the last event before the Masters. It's the first domestic PGA Tour event to have fans since The Players Championship on March 12. Jason Day was tied for second with Scottie Scheffler, Harold Varner III, Carlos Ortiz, Michael Thompson and Cameron Davis.

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BRISTOL, Connecticut—ESPN announced Thursday it is eliminating about 500 jobs worldwide, including about 300 through layoffs.

The cuts amount to about 10% of the employees at the sports network and are due largely to the impact of the pandemic on its business and the “tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports.”

“In the short term, we enacted various steps like executive and talent salary reductions, furloughs and budget cuts, and we implemented innovative operations and production approaches, all in an effort to weather the COVID storm,” Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN’s chairman, wrote in an email to employees. “We have, however, reached an inflection point.”

In addition to the layoffs, the company is planning to leave about 200 vacant positions unfilled.

ESPN did not say how many of the job cuts would come at its Bristol, Connecticut, campus, but said they would not be concentrated in any one area. On-air talent, the vast majority having personal contracts, is not expected to be heavily affected. But some of those contracts could be allowed to expire.

The company said it has more than 5,000 employees, including about 4,000 in Bristol.

The Disney subsidiary has recently been moving toward more direct-to-consumer offerings, including its ESPN+, a streaming service that has grown to about 8.5 million subscribers.

Pitaro said the discussions on how to reposition the company in a changing media landscape predate COVID-19, but said the pandemic had accelerated those discussions.

“Placing resources in support of our direct-to-consumer business strategy, digital, and, of course, continued innovative television experiences, is more critical than ever,” he wrote. “However, building a successful future in a changing world means facing hard choices. Making informed decisions about how and where we need to go – and, as always, in the most efficient way possible — is by far the most challenging job of any leadership team.”

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The layoffs come three years after ESPN cut about 250 jobs, including journalists and on-air talent.

BRISTOL, Connecticut—ESPN announced Thursday it is eliminating about 500 jobs worldwide, including about 300 through layoffs.The cuts amount to about 10% of the employees at the sports network and are due largely to the impact of the pandemic on its business and the “tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports.”“In the short term, we enacted various steps like executive and talent salary reductions, furloughs and budget cuts, and we implemented innovative operations and production approaches, all in an effort to weather the COVID storm,” Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN’s chairman, wrote in an email to employees. “We have, however, reached an inflection point.”In addition to the layoffs, the company is planning to leave about 200 vacant positions unfilled.ESPN did not say how many of the job cuts would come at its Bristol, Connecticut, campus, but said they would not be concentrated in any one area. On-air talent, the vast majority having personal contracts, is not expected to be heavily affected. But some of those contracts could be allowed to expire.MORE ENTERTAINMENT STORIES:<ul>
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 </ul>The company said it has more than 5,000 employees, including about 4,000 in Bristol.The Disney subsidiary has recently been moving toward more direct-to-consumer offerings, including its ESPN+, a streaming service that has grown to about 8.5 million subscribers.Pitaro said the discussions on how to reposition the company in a changing media landscape predate COVID-19, but said the pandemic had accelerated those discussions.“Placing resources in support of our direct-to-consumer business strategy, digital, and, of course, continued innovative television experiences, is more critical than ever,” he wrote. “However, building a successful future in a changing world means facing hard choices. Making informed decisions about how and where we need to go – and, as always, in the most efficient way possible — is by far the most challenging job of any leadership team.”Full Coverage:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/tag/apf-entertainment">Entertainment</a>The layoffs come three years after ESPN cut about 250 jobs, including journalists and on-air talent.

ESPN announces 300 layoffs, citing ‘disruption’ amid virus

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Louisville Slugger ® and MLB Network announced tonight that Kansas City Royals catcher&nbsp;Salvador Perez&nbsp;has been named an American League Silver Slugger™&nbsp;Award winner for 2020.&nbsp;

This marks Perez’s third such honor (also 2016, 2018), joining Hall of Famer&nbsp;George Brett&nbsp;as the only other Royal to garner three Silver Slugger™&nbsp;Awards (which were established in 1980). He also becomes the 12th&nbsp;Major League catcher to earn the award three times or more and first since&nbsp;Joe Mauer&nbsp;(2006, 2008-10, 2013).

Perez, who is also a six-time All-Star and a five-time&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award winner, set career highs in batting average (.333) and slugging percentage (.633) in 2020, and despite playing in just 37 of 60 games, led the Royals in homers (11) and go-ahead RBI (8), while ranking second in RBI (32) and extra-base hits (23). His 11 home runs were tied for third most in Major League history by a player who appeared in 37 games or fewer, trailing only&nbsp;Frank Thomas&nbsp;(12 HR in 34 games) in 2005 (when he battled multiple injuries) and&nbsp;Ted Williams&nbsp;(13 HR in 37 games) in 1953 (when he missed most of the season after serving in the Korean War). All 11 of his home runs came as a catcher, matching&nbsp;JT Realmuto&nbsp;for the most in the Majors as a catcher this season, while Perez’s batting average (.348), slugging percentage (.681) and OPS (1.048) as a catcher were all tops in the Majors (min. 100 AB).&nbsp;

Perez returned to the Royals after missing the entire 2019 season due to “Tommy John surgery” on March 6, 2019. He was on the Injured List this season from Aug. 21-Sept. 11 due to swelling in his left eye. From the time of his return to the end of the season, he ranked tied for second in the Majors in RBI (20), extra-base hits (13) and total bases (50), was third in slugging (.806) and tied for third in homers (7). He led the Majors in batting average (.451, 23-for-51) from Sept. 11-24.

Louisville Slugger® Silver Slugger™ Award winners are decided by a vote of MLB managers and coaches who select the players they determine to be the best offensive producers at each position in the American and National Leagues. Each team receives four (4) votes; the manager and three coaches of their choice. They base their votes on a combination of offensive statistics including batting average, on-base percentage, runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage, as well as the managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value. The accounting firm of Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP&nbsp;verifies the tabulation of balloting.

Below is a list of the 10 Royals to win a Louisville Silver Slugger Award (instituted in 1980):

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Louisville Slugger ® and MLB Network announced tonight that Kansas City Royals catcher&nbsp;Salvador Perez&nbsp;has been named an American League Silver Slugger™&nbsp;Award winner for 2020.&nbsp;This marks Perez’s third such honor (also 2016, 2018), joining Hall of Famer&nbsp;George Brett&nbsp;as the only other Royal to garner three Silver Slugger™&nbsp;Awards (which were established in 1980). He also becomes the 12th&nbsp;Major League catcher to earn the award three times or more and first since&nbsp;Joe Mauer&nbsp;(2006, 2008-10, 2013).Perez, who is also a six-time All-Star and a five-time&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award winner, set career highs in batting average (.333) and slugging percentage (.633) in 2020, and despite playing in just 37 of 60 games, led the Royals in homers (11) and go-ahead RBI (8), while ranking second in RBI (32) and extra-base hits (23). His 11 home runs were tied for third most in Major League history by a player who appeared in 37 games or fewer, trailing only&nbsp;Frank Thomas&nbsp;(12 HR in 34 games) in 2005 (when he battled multiple injuries) and&nbsp;Ted Williams&nbsp;(13 HR in 37 games) in 1953 (when he missed most of the season after serving in the Korean War). All 11 of his home runs came as a catcher, matching&nbsp;JT Realmuto&nbsp;for the most in the Majors as a catcher this season, while Perez’s batting average (.348), slugging percentage (.681) and OPS (1.048) as a catcher were all tops in the Majors (min. 100 AB).&nbsp;Perez returned to the Royals after missing the entire 2019 season due to “Tommy John surgery” on March 6, 2019. He was on the Injured List this season from Aug. 21-Sept. 11 due to swelling in his left eye. From the time of his return to the end of the season, he ranked tied for second in the Majors in RBI (20), extra-base hits (13) and total bases (50), was third in slugging (.806) and tied for third in homers (7). He led the Majors in batting average (.451, 23-for-51) from Sept. 11-24.Louisville Slugger® Silver Slugger™ Award winners are decided by a vote of MLB managers and coaches who select the players they determine to be the best offensive producers at each position in the American and National Leagues. Each team receives four (4) votes; the manager and three coaches of their choice. They base their votes on a combination of offensive statistics including batting average, on-base percentage, runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage, as well as the managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value. The accounting firm of Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP&nbsp;verifies the tabulation of balloting.Below is a list of the 10 Royals to win a Louisville Silver Slugger Award (instituted in 1980):George Brett – 1980, 1985, 1988 (1980 &amp; ’85 at third base, 1988 at first base)Salvador Perez – 2016, 2018, 2020 (catcher)Willie Wilson – 1980, 1982 (outfield)Hal McRae – 1982 (designated hitter)Frank White – 1986 (second base)Gary Gaetti – 1995 (third base)Dean Palmer – 1998 (third base)Billy Butler – 2012 (designated hitter)Kendrys Morales – 2015 (designated hitter)Eric Hosmer – 2017 (first base)