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Carlstrom brings experience, energy to Tigers hoops
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District announced Ryan Carlstrom as the new head coach of boys basketball Thursday. …
Hauser lifts No. 15 Virginia past Kent State in OT, 71-64
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser and No. 15 Virginia thought they had the game won in regulation, but after Kent State missed three 3-point attempts and kept rebounding the ball, Danny Pippen swished a 3 at t…
Jackson leads Tulsa over Texas-Arlington 79-64
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Darien Jackson registered 10 points and nine rebounds as Tulsa beat Texas-Arlington 79-64 on Friday.
FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA extended the smaller Club World Cup format for one more year Friday after a 24-team revamp scheduled for China in June 2021 was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Juventus director a suspect in Luis Suárez investigation
TURIN, Italy (AP) — A director at storied Italian soccer club Juventus was revealed on Friday to be a suspect in a criminal investigation linked to the attempt to sign Luis Suárez.
Bauer, LeMahieu, Springer top list of available free agents
The free agent market received a small boost this week, although it remains to be seen whether teams will be eager to take advantage.
Freidel scores 24 to carry S Dakota St past Bradley 88-84
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Noah Freidel had 24 points as South Dakota State edged past Bradley 88-84 on Friday night.
Doubling up: Some NBA teams to stay longer in road cities
Some NBA teams are going to have longer-than-usual road trips to certain cities this season.
Titans receiver Adam Humphries clears concussion protocol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee wide receiver Adam Humphries has been cleared from concussion protocol after missing four games and should be available Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Quintana leads Loyola Marymount over Long Beach St. 85-61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Quintana had a career-high 20 points as Loyola Marymount easily defeated Long Beach State 85-61 on Friday night.
Daye carries FIU over Jacksonville State 74-70
MIAMI (AP) — Antonio Daye Jr. had a career-high 28 points as Florida International narrowly defeated Jacksonville State 74-70 on Friday night.
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MLB executive, ex-pitcher Young joins hometown Rangers as GM
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers hired Chris Young as executive vice president and general manager Friday, bringing the Major League Baseball executive home to work under president of baseball operations J…
Take Two: No. 8 BYU steps in to face No. 14 Coastal Carolina
Different opponent for No. 14 Coastal Carolina. Even bigger stakes in this Top 25 matchup between the Chanticleers and No. 8 BYU.
'My point guard': Brooks eager to reunite with Westbrook
Scott Brooks was in his fourth game as interim coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were off to a disastrous 1-16 start. The night on Nov. 29, 2008, he gave Russell Westbrook his first career start, putting him …
Larry Mavety, longtime junior hockey executive, dies at 78
KINGSTON, Ontario (AP) — Larry Mavety, a longtime junior hockey executive who once coached former NHL star Doug Gilmour, has died. He was 78.