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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…
Neris, Eflin among 5 to reach deals with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pitchers Héctor Neris, Zach Eflin, David Hale and Seranthony Domínguez agreed to one-year contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday along with catcher Andrew Knapp.
Dodgers acquire Knebel, agree with Alexander on $1M deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Corey Knebel from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.
Rams QB Goff on McVay's criticism: "He's absolutely right"
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff didn't get offended last weekend when Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay called out the quarterback over his recent spate of turnovers.
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.
Moody scores 24 points, Arkansas beats UT Arlington 72-60
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Moses Moody had career highs of 24 points and nine rebounds as Arkansas beat UT Arlington 72-60 on Wednesday night.
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.
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.
SMU tops Houston Baptist 102-75
DALLAS (AP) — Kendric Davis and Ethan Chargois scored 20 points apiece as SMU romped past Houston Baptist 102-75 on Wednesday night. Chargois also had nine rebounds.
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.
Illinois State scores 177 points, fourth most in DI history
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Emon Washington had 30 points and Illinois State scored the fourth-most points in Division I history with a 177-108 victory over Greenville on Wednesday night.
Nolley II carries Memphis over Arkansas St. 83-54
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 23 points as Memphis romped past Arkansas State 83-54 on Wednesday night.
No. 25 Texas women create early separation over La. Tech
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 22 points, Audrey Warren added 19 and No. 25 Texas beat Louisiana Tech 84-57 on Wednesday night.
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.
Pirates agree to deals with Taillon, Gonzalez and Feliz
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with pitchers Jameson Taillon and Michael Feliz as well as shortstop Erik Gonzalez on Wednesday, signing each for the 2021 season.
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became free agents as par…