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FORT WORTH — Chase Elliott drove backward on the track after an emotional victory that could really get the 2020 Cup champion headed in the right direction again.

CLEVELAND — Wide receiver Rashard Higgins and linebacker Christian Kirksey, who were fan favorites during their time in Cleveland, are signing one-day contracts so they can retire as Browns.

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and a deep WNBA draft class hope the momentum they created lifting women’s college basketball to new heights carries over to the pros.

COLUMBUS – Fifteen individuals will be enshrined in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Officials Hall of Fame and 21 individuals will be honored as the OHSAA Official of the Year in their respective sport during the OHSAA’s annual Celebration of Officiating banquet this summer.

Former five-star Kentucky men’s basketball recruit Aaron Bradshaw has a new college home after spending one season in Lexington.

SEATTLE — Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered, and Seattle’s slumping offense produced a season-high in runs as the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Monday night.

OTTAWA – The weather was not favorable this past Friday when the Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Meet was scheduled to take place, so it was moved to Monday when the warmer and less windy weather conditions seemed to be to the liking of the Ottawa-Glandorf track-and-field program.

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise.

BOSTON — Will Brennan hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Monday in Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game.

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