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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…
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.
Rockies don't offer contract to oft-injured OF David Dahl
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies chose not to offer 2021 contracts Wednesday to oft-injured outfielder David Dahl, catcher Tony Wolters and right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez.
Slawson lifts Furman past Southern Wesleyan 89-49
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Furman to an 89-49 win over Southern Wesleyan on Wednesday night.
Ashley Joens leads No. 23 Iowa State women over TCU 91-68
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 33 points and had 11 rebounds to lead No. 23 Iowa State to a 91-68 victory over TCU on Wednesday night in a Big 12 Conference opener.
Strahm gets 1-year contract; Padres agree with 5 others
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 Florida St.'s opening rout of UNF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — M.J. Walker scored 17 points and Balsa Koprivica added 13 as No. 22 Florida State opened its season with an 86-58 rout of North Florida on Wednesday.
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.
Petty leads Tide past Providence for 5th in Maui Invite
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 16 points and Jaden Shackelford added 15 and Alabama beat Providence 88-71 on Wednesday night.
Dodgers acquire reliever Corey Knebel from Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Corey Knebel from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.
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…
Mitchell leads Rhode Island past Seton Hall 76-63
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Makhi Mitchell recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry Rhode Island to a 76-63 win over Seton Hall 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.
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.
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.
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.