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Jacks soccer hosts 2026 alumni game
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits held their 2026 alumni game July 10 when former Quincy soccer players returned to …
Dodgers decline option on RHP Jimmy Nelson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Nelson’s $2 million option was declined Friday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing the right-hander to become a free agent.
Toney, Trask shine as No. 10 Florida tops, fights Missouri
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen showed up after his team's testy victory against Missouri dressed as Darth Vader.
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — With his team's lead dwindling and his defense getting weary, Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall knew an extended drive might be just what the Cavaliers needed to hang on against No. 15 No…
MATCHDAY: Everton, Real Sociedad look to retake league leads
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says QB Trevor Lawrence will not play next week against Notre Dame due to COVID-19 protocols
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says QB Trevor Lawrence will not play next week against Notre Dame due to COVID-19 protocols.
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Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore ruled out for game against Bills
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cornerback Stephon Gilmore will miss his first regular-season game in three seasons when the New England Patriots visit AFC East-leading Buffalo on Sunday.
Hall, Purdy lead No. 23 Iowa State to 52-22 romp over Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Breece Hall usually cruises right past the turn toward the University of Kansas every time the sophomore running back makes the drive on Interstate 35 from his home in Wichita to Iowa State.
Ziyech, Werner score as Chelsea eases to 3-0 win at Burnley
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Chelsea’s expensive offseason overhaul is starting to deliver results.
MATCHDAY: Barca 3-game Liga winless run; Liverpool in action
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Indians decline options on closer Hand, 1B Santana for 2021
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brad Hand's solid season didn't earn him another one with the Indians.
Missouri, Florida scuffle on field at halftime in Swamp
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Missouri and Florida got into a benches-clearing scuffle at halftime that included several players throwing punches. Coaches Eli Drinkwitz and Dan Mullen got in the middle of it, too.
Bell, San Diego St. run to 38-7 win over Utah State
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Greg Bell had 22 carries for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown and added
Girl lost baseball cards to wildfire, gets surprise donation
PRATHER, Calif. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl who lost her collection of baseball cards when a wildfire destroyed her family’s central California home received a huge surprise when firefighters presented thousands of ne…
Jon Lester option declined by Cubs, lefty becomes free agent
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester’s $25 million mutual option for 2021 was declined Friday by the Chicago Cubs, completing a $155 million, six-year contract and allowing the 36-year-old left-hander to become a free agent.