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Mavs erupt for 24 runs behind three homers by Mya Martinez
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-3) defeated the Wenatchee Panthers 24-4 Thursday behind a three home run…
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.
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Rams vs Cardinals could hinge on Ramsey vs Hopkins
One of only two games matching teams with winning records this week, the Rams and Cardinals go at it in Arizona. Another defeat for either side in the rugged NFC West could cause major problems for any January plan…
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Patrick Vieira fired as coach of French club Nice
NICE, France (AP) — French soccer great Patrick Vieira was fired as coach of Nice on Friday after his team was eliminated from the Europa League.
AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Amid the turmoil at Barcelona, United States defender Sergiño Dest has found his patch to flourish.
Kinsey scores 31 to carry Marshall past Wright St. 80-64
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Taevion Kinsey had a career-high 31 points and Jarrod West set the school record for steals and Marshall beat Wright St. 80-64 on Thursday night.
Coaching can wait: Rondo plots future, but stays in present
ATLANTA (AP) — Rajon Rondo is planning for a future in coaching.
Wilkins, Hemphill lift Drake over Omaha 87-66
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — D.J. Wilkins had 19 points to lead five Drake players in double figures as the Bulldogs routed Nebraska Omaha 87-66 on Thursday night.
Syracuse has 5 players out due to COVID-19 contact tracing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quincy Guerrier had 23 points and 13 rebounds to help Syracuse spoil Niagara’s season opener with a 75-45 win on Thursday night.
Raiders, Carr head to Meadowlands, wary of 0-11 Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Derek Carr has been here before, on a winless team deep into a season and hungry for an elusive victory.
Garza, Nunge lead No. 3 Iowa past Western Illinois, 99-58
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Luka Garza and Jack Nunge came to Iowa in the same recruiting class. It’s a connection that Garza, the Big Ten player of the year last season, appreciates.
Keve Aluma leads No. 16 Virginia Tech past VMI, 64-57
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma had 17 points and 12 rebounds and No. 16 Virginia Tech won its 34th consecutive nonconference home game , beating VMI 64-57 on Thursday night.
La Tech plays for 1st time since Halloween, tops North Texas
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Israel Tucker carried it 37 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns, and Louisiana Tech beat North Texas 42-31 on Thursday night in its first game since Halloween.
No. 4 Clemson seeks sixth-straight berth in ACC championship
No. 4 Clemson (9-1, 8-1 ACC, No. 3 CFP) at Virginia Tech (4-5. 4-4), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ABC).