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Huskies baseball season concludes at home
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (22-4) concluded their season after suffering an 8-7 loss to the Selah Vikings in th…
Pitino, Gophers again have new look with trio of transfers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richard Pitino has returned for a pivotal eighth year at Minnesota, coming off another lower-half conference finish that was overshadowed by the coronavirus-prompted shutdown of the sport.
No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed
No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19
Tom Izzo has been an advocate for wearing masks and social distancing, hoping to use his platform at Michigan State as a Basketball Hall of Fame coach to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
NFL will reward teams for developing minority coaches/GMs
NFL owners have approved a proposal that will reward organizations for developing minority coaches and front office executives who become head coaches, general managers or team presidents for other clubs.
Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash wins AL Manager of the Year award
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash wins AL Manager of the Year award.
Top recruit Evan Mobley leads new-look roster at USC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Among the slew of new players on Southern California’s roster, Evan Mobley stands out. He joins the Trojans as one of the nation’s most hyped freshmen and figures to make an immediate impact on a…
Police expose global child abuse ring centered in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A tip from U.S. authorities has exposed a major child sex abuse ring in Australia with links to the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and New Zealand, police said on Wednesday.
Cohen promises splashes of cash for Mets -- within reason
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Cohen promises splashes of cash Mets fans expect from his billions — within reason.
Back in Boston, Red Sox's Cora vows to be above reproach
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora wants to make one thing clear — he deserved to have his dream job as manager of the Boston Red Sox taken away earlier this year.
Ex-Iowa players' attorney pulls $20M demand, says he'll sue
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The attorney representing eight Black former Iowa football players who allege racial discrimination during their time with the Hawkeyes has withdrawn his clients' demand for a $20 million set…
Pitcher Ray Daviault, member of original Mets, dies at 86
NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-MERCI, Quebec (AP) — Ray Daviault, a pitcher who played his only season in the major leagues as a member of the 1962 expansion New York Mets, has died. He was 86.
Nick Saban: No. 1 ranking 'even more meaningless this year'
It's easier than ever for Alabama coach Nick Saban to dismiss a midseason No. 1 ranking.
Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election Day
Patrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week.
Huskers hope for better results with latest Hoiberg makeover
Fred Hoiberg did a near total remake of the roster in his first year at Nebraska, and the Cornhuskers finished the season on a school-record, 17-game losing streak.
Tres Tinkle is gone but Ethan Thompson is back for the Beavs
Oregon State's family tree has been shaken a bit now that Tres Tinkle has graduated from his dad Wayne's program.