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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…
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…
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…
'The ones we play for': Iowa keeps 'wave' for young patients
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Home football games for the University of Iowa won't have the same roar and buzz this season because the usual 69,000 fans won't be there. One beloved tradition will go on uninterrupted.
Mets claim Nick Tropeano, Jacob Barnes off waivers
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets started reworking their roster Friday even before the arrival of new owner Steven Cohen, claiming Nick Tropeano off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jacob Barnes off waivers from the…
Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns
The potential Big Ten game of the year lost some luster last week.
Valladay, Smith each rush for 2 TDs, Wyoming eases by Hawaii
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Xazavian Valladay and Trey Smith each rushed for 85-plus yards and two touchdowns, and Wyoming cruised past Hawaii 31-7 on Friday night.
Wilkerson's TD with 29 seconds left gives Tulsa win over ECU
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — T.K. Wilkerson scored a go-ahead touchdown with 29 seconds left to help Tulsa beat East Carolina 34-30 on Friday night.
Friday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Maryland shocks Minnesota 45-44 in OT on missed conversion
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A back-and-forth game that featured comebacks by both teams, a dozen touchdowns and more than 1,100 yards in offense seemed destined to reach a second overtime before ending abruptly on — o…
Herb Adderley, star cornerback with 6 NFL titles, dies at 81
Herb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who joined the NFL as a running back and became part of a record six championship teams with the Packers and Cowboys, has died. He was 81.
Major college football bowl season set to kickoff Dec. 19
The bowl season will start Dec. 19, the day most of the major college football conferences are set to play their championship games, and includes 37 games.
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…
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…
Michigan's Chaundee Brown granted eligibility after transfer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan guard Chaundee Brown has been granted immediate eligibility following his transfer from Wake Forest.
Oklahoma virus cases rise by 1,041; state still in red zone
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma health officials reported 1,302 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.