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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…
Sale of Mets to Steve Cohen approved; Wilpon era nears end
NEW YORK (AP) — The Wilpon family's control of the New York Mets neared its end after 34 years when Major League Baseball owners voted Friday to approve the sale of the team to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve …
Purdue beats quarterback-depleted Illinois 31-24
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Aiden O’Connell passed for two touchdowns and Purdue hung on to beat a COVID-19-decimated Illinois team that was down to its fourth-string quarterback, 31-24, on Saturday.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future
The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3 Ohio State toyed wi…
MLS postpones game, cancels another because of COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer postponed the Los Angeles FC's scheduled game Sunday night at San Jose, and canceled Minnesota's match at Sporting Kansas City because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel leads potent UCF offense past Houston 44-21
HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Gabriel passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns, UCF rushed for another 300-plus and the balanced, high-octane offense swamped Houston 44-21 on Saturday.
Lions activate CB Justin Coleman from IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have activated cornerback Justin Coleman from injured reserve and released running back Bo Scarbrough.
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Lester, Corey Kluber and Brad Hand were among 15 more major leaguers who became free agents Friday when teams declined their 2021 options, many the victims of budget cuts following a regular sea…
Yanks let reliever Kahnle become free agent, had TJ surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have let Tommy Kahnle become a free agent rather than allow him to become eligible for salary arbitration ahead of a season he is likely to largely miss while recovering from To…
NBA, players extend deadline for opting out of CBA
The NBA and its players agreed Friday to extend the deadline for opting out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by one week until Nov. 6, and talks will continue in the interim regarding the numerous issues that…
Hazard ends yearlong scoring drought, Madrid beats Huesca
MADRID (AP) — Eden Hazard scored his first goal in more than a year for Real Madrid to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Huesca in the Spanish league on Saturday.
Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Outside of Michigan State's football program, few expected the Spartans to beat No. 13 Michigan.
2 Broncos cleared for Chargers game after COVID-19 isolation
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two Broncos offensive linemen were cleared to play against the Chargers this weekend after 24-hour isolations as a precaution following guard
Doubs' career day helps Nevada beat UNLV 37-17
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Romeo Doubs had six receptions for a career-high 211 yards and a score and Nevada beat UNLV 37-17 on Saturday night.
No. 11 BYU routs Western Kentucky 41-10 for 7-0 start
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Zach Wilson threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 35 yards and another score to help No. 11 BYU rout Western Kentucky 41-10 on Saturday night.
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