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New look, same hunger: Lady Vikings chase another regional crown
MOSES LAKE — After a special season that saw the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings compile a 27-4 record, th…
Cavs express "pain" at death of scouting director's sister
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers expressed sympathy and offered help following the shooting of Ericka Weems, the sister of the scouting director and lifelong LeBron James friend Brandon Weems.
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Eleby, Eskridge help Western Michigan beat Akron 58-13
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kaleb Eleby passed for 262 yards and three touchdowns, including two to D'Wayne Eskridge, and Western Michigan cruised to a 58-13 win over Akron on Wednesday night in the season, and Mid-American…
Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreak
Wisconsin has canceled Saturday's home game against Purdue, the second straight game the 10th-ranked Badgers have called off as COVID-19 cases within their team continue to rise.
GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who had widely been considered the Senate’s m…
Panthers 'very hopeful' McCaffrey plays vs. Chiefs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule is “very hopeful” Christian McCaffrey will play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs after the running back went through his first padded practice on Wednesday sinc…
Hollingshead, Maurer help FC Dallas beat Nashville 1-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored in the 19th minute, Jimmy Maurer had his second consecutive shutout and FC Dallas beat Nashville 1-0 on Wednesday night.
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have shut down their facility after receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for the coronavirus but are still scheduled to play Green Bay on Thursday night as of …
2 more Broncos go on COVID-19 list, practice canceled
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed starting defensive end Shelby Harris and practice squad offensive lineman Darrin Paulo on the COVID-19/reserve list Wednesday and canceled practice for the second t…
Butler assistant coach retires amid COVID-19 concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Jeff Meyer is retiring after 41 seasons on the sideline, most recently at Butler, citing family considerations and COVID-19 concerns.
Peters throws 4 TD passes, Toledo beats Bowling Green 38-3
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Eli Peters threw four touchdown passes to lead Toledo over Bowling Green 38-3 on Wednesday night in the season and Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Swinney: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence traveling to Notre Dame
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said quarterback Trevor Lawrence will travel with the top-ranked Tigers for their game at No. 4 Notre Dame despite his being sidelined with the coronavirus.
Leipzig rallies to win 2-1, PSG ends with 9 players
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig came from behind to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, when the visitors finished with nine players.
OBJ's knee surgery next week, Browns GM sees him as long fit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has knee surgery scheduled next week. For now, the Browns have him penciled into their plans well beyond that.
Brown practices, excited for opportunity with Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Brown says he’s grateful to be back in the NFL and reunited with Tom Brady.