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Eight Tigers sign letters of intent
EPHRATA — Eight Tiger student athletes signed their letters of intent to play at the college level next year, on F…
Concerns at Newcastle over virus outbreak at club
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle reportedly closed its training facility and was carrying out mass testing for the coronavirus among its playing and backroom staff after an outbreak at the club.
Utah high school to replace Braves mascot amid backlash
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mostly white high school near Salt Lake City will replace its contentious Braves mascot after nearly 70 years, the principal said Monday, as school and professional sports teams face increas…
Meeks scores 18 to lift Nevada over Pacific 70-58
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Zane Meeks scored 18 points with 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Nevada to a 70-58 win over Pacific in it's home opener on Monday night.
Gonzaga, Baylor stay atop AP Top 25; Va. Tech, Richmond in
The first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season remained steady at the top.
Neither coach on sidelines as Torino and Sampdoria draw 2-2
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Neither coach was on the sidelines as Torino and Sampdoria drew 2-2 in Serie A on Monday.
Win or lose, it's Darnold's job to lead Jets rest of the way
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold's return was supposed to be the big spark for the New York Jets.
Boley leads No. 10 Oregon women past Portland for 21 in row
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Erin Boley had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 Oregon defeated Portland 85-52 on Monday night to extend its winning streak to 21 games dating to last season.
Georgia athletic director McGarity to retire at end of year
Greg McGarity is retiring after 10 years as Georgia's athletic director.
Mendenhall upset Virginia game vs Seminoles was called off
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said he and athletic director Carla Williams have contacted the Atlantic Coast Conference calling for updated protocols and procedures after the Cavaliers flew to Florida on Friday …
Oklahoma St offensive tackle Teven Jenkins to focus on NFL
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins has decided to skip the remainder of the season to prepare for the NFL draft.
Late 3-pointer carries Xavier over Eastern Kentucky in OT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle had a career-high 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Nate Johnson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:48 left in overtime to help Xavier beat Eastern Kentucky 99-96 on Monday night.
Hunt, Bandoumel lead SMU past Texas A&M-CC 91-54
DALLAS (AP) — Feron Hunt scored 19 points to lead five SMU players in double figures, two of them getting double-doubles, and the Mustangs beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 91-54 on Monday night.
Hokies backup quarterback Quincy Patterson to transfer
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech backup quarterback Quincy Patterson has decided to transfer.
Fulham fixes penalty woes to beat Leicester; Villa's VAR woe
The first ballooned over the crossbar. The second was a dreadful attempt at a “Panenka” that flopped into the goalkeeper’s arms. The third flew off target because of an unfortunate slip.
Saban expects to return to sidelines for Alabama-LSU game
Alabama coach Nick Saban expects to be back on the sidelines Saturday at LSU.