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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…
Vrankic leads Santa Clara over CS Bakersfield 53-47
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Josip Vrankic registered 11 points as Santa Clara topped Cal State Bakersfield 53-47 on Wednesday night.
Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Giants' Gallman, Seahawks' Metcalf among best bets to score
It’s the last week before most fantasy playoffs, so it’s as important as ever that we’re getting the most from key players. These are my best bets to find the end zone in Week 13.
Millner-Criss lifts Middle Tennessee past Murray St. 78-61
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jo’Vontae Millner-Criss registered 19 points as Middle Tennessee beat Murray State 78-61 on Wednesday night.
OF Dickerson, Giants agree on $2.1 M, one-year contract
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder Alex Dickerson agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the San Francisco Giants for the 2021 season to avoid salary arbitration.
Aguilar and Cooper agree to 1-year deals with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — First baseman Jesus Aguilar agreed to terms Wednesday on a $4.35 million, one-year deal to remain with the Miami Marlins, an agreement reached just before the deadline for teams to offer contracts to u…
No. 6 Mississippi State women roll over New Orleans, 106-51
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Center Jessika Carter had 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and added 10 rebounds in No. 6 Mississippi State’s 106-51 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night.
Slugging first baseman Matt Olson receives $5M, 1-year deal
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Slugging first baseman Matt Olson reached agreement Wednesday on a $5 million guaranteed contract for the 2021 season, avoiding salary arbitration.
Mets cut Shreve, give Matz $5.2M, finalize May's $15.5M deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Relief pitcher Chasen Shreve became a free agent when the New York Mets declined to offer him a 2021 contract by Wednesday night’s deadline.
Northwestern sinks 14 3s in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Miller Kopp scored 18 points and Chase Audige scored 16 and Northwestern opened its season by beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-49 on Wednesday.
Orioles cut Alberto, sign 4 players to 1-year deals
BALTIMORE (AP) — Starting second baseman Hanser Alberto was let go Wednesday by the Baltimore Orioles, who agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Pedro Severino and infielder Yolmer Sánchez.
Astros offer contracts to Correa, Díaz, McCullers
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros offered contracts to arbitration-eligible shortstop Carlos Correa, infielder Aledmys Díaz and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on Wednesday.
Red Sox reach deals with Barnes, Brasier, Brice, Plawecki
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox agreed Wednesday to one-year contracts that avoided salary arbitration with right-handers Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Austin Brice and catcher Kevin Plawecki.
Wilson leads SIU Edwardsville past N. Illinois 73-53
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Sidney Wilson had a career-high 22 points as SIU Edwardsville easily defeated Northern Illinois 73-53 on Wednesday night.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13
Week 13 marks the end of the regular season for most fantasy leagues. All logic is thrown out of the window for fantasy owners who realize this week means either life in next week’s playoffs or time to start studyi…