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Eagles’ Xavier Ewing on to state after team takes district title
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles will be sending senior Xavier Ewing to the state tournament this weekend. Ewing e…
Rolovich believes Washington State will be able to play USC
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he believes the Cougars will have enough healthy players to play their next scheduled game on Dec. 4 against Southern California.
Feuding no more, Pelé joins world in mourning Diego Maradona
The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer’s greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pelé themselves.
Raiders' performance improves even if record hasn't
Ten games into the 2020 season, the Raiders are in the same position they were a year ago.
Blair scores 23, Georgetown beats UMBC in season opener
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing draped a white towel over his right shoulder in memory of the late John Thompson during the Hoyas’ season-opening 70-62 win against Maryland-Baltimore County on Wedn…
Mitchell Trubisky practices but Bears delay QB decision
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Nick Foles or Mitchell Trubisky? No decision yet.
Looking ahead: Ryan plans to bounce back from dismal showing
ATLANTA (AP) — This is not exactly how Matt Ryan wanted to spend his golden years at quarterback.
Jones scores 18 in Louisville debut to beat Evansville 79-44
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Carlik Jones had a game-high 18 points and eight rebounds in his first game with Louisville, leading the Cardinals to a 79-44 victory over Evansville in a season opener on Wednesday.
Cunningham double-double helps Oklahoma St. top UT Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 21 points with 10 rebounds in his first collegiate game and young Oklahoma State fended off UT Arlington 75-68 in a season opener on Wednesday.
Wake Forest tops Delaware State 111-51 in Forbes' first game
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Tariq Ingraham and Jalen Johnson combined for 35 points in their Wake Forest debuts, helping Steve Forbes win his first game with the Demon Deacons, 111-51 over Delaware State on Wednesda…
Transfers Murphy, Hauser lead No. 4 Virginia to opening win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 21 points a day after learning he was cleared to play and fellow transfer Sam Hauser added 19 points as No. 4 Virginia opened the season Wednesday with an 89-54 rout …
All hands on defense: Jags alter practice to fill staff void
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Abry Jones, the longest-tenured player on Jacksonville’s roster, arrived at practice Wednesday with a visor on his head and a play-calling sheet in his hand.
Sasakamoose, one of first Indigenous NHL players, dies at 86
PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan (AP) — Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the National Hockey League, has died after fighting COVID-19. He was 86.
The Latest: No. 9 UCLA women's basketball opener called off
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Teddy Bridgewater's positivity has helped him persevere
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater takes a moment before every kickoff and says to himself: “I’m blessed.”
College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas
The strangest anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games at arenas across the country.