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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…
Strahm gets $2.05 -year contract with Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres agreed to a $2.05 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Matt Strahm on Wednesday.
Lock returns to practice, apologizes again for COVID-19 slip
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Many viewers cringed at Denver’s ugly loss to the Saints behind a rookie receiver pressed into duty because every Broncos quarterback was barred by the NFL over coronavirus concerns.
Walker, Koprivica lead No. 22 Florida St.'s rout of UNF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State showed its depth as the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Seminoles opened their season with a resounding victory.
Shabazz scores 22 to lift San Francisco past Nevada 85-60
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Khalil Shabazz had 22 points as San Francisco routed Nevada 85-60 on Wednesday night.
Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championship.
Missouri builds big lead, holds off No. 21 Oregon in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Missouri passed its early test against No. 21 Oregon, validating coach Cuonzo Martin's belief that a Tigers team that returned four starters is poised to move up in the Southeastern Conference.
AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick
HOUSTON (AP) — AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick.
Diamondbacks offer contracts to Kelly, Weaver, Smith
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks offered contracts to three arbitration-eligible players on Wednesday, including catcher Carson Kelly and pitchers Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith.
Wilson carries Louisiana-Lafayette over New Orleans 66-63
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mylik Wilson had 21 points as Louisiana-Lafayette narrowly defeated New Orleans 66-63 on Wednesday night.
No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Drew watched No. 2 Baylor's first two games in quarantine.
Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins declined Wednesday to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons.
Changing of the guard: Rockets, Wiz make Westbrook-Wall deal
HOUSTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving to the Houston Rockets in a significant swap of point guards — one an MVP, the other a No. 1 overall draft pick — just we…
Utah Valley tops Westminster (UT) 79-71
OREM, Utah (AP) — Le’Tre Darthard and Jamison Overton scored 16 points apiece as Utah Valley got past Westminster (UT) 79-71 on Wednesday night. Blaze Nield added 13 points, Fardaws Aimaq scored 12 and Trey Woodbur…
Carter, No. 6 Mississippi State women rout New Orleans
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Nikki McCray-Penson told her players all week leading up to the game against New Orleans that their size would be the difference.
Etienne leads Wichita St. past Oral Roberts 85-80
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had a career-high 26 points as Wichita State narrowly defeated Oral Roberts 85-80 on Wednesday night.