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ACH secures state berth Wednesday
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had a successful Wednesday afternoon as they earned a 3-0 victor…
Neymar recovers from back pains, will start against Bolivia
SAO PAULO (AP) — Striker Neymar has recovered from back pain that stopped him from training for days and will start for Brazil on Friday in the opening round of South American World Cup qualifying against Bolivia.
Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler was slumped over a video board behind the baseline in the final seconds, exhausted, gasping for air.
NBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year ban
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence.
MLB players extend streak of no COVD positives to 40 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players extended their streak of consecutive days with no new COVID-19 tests to 40 through Thursday.
Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Erik Spoelstra makes no effort to hide his excitement or appreciation when journalists from the Philippines join virtual news conferences to ask him questions during the NB…
Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted
It didn’t take long for the bubble to begin bursting on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup party.
High-powered Browns take on stingy Colts in showcase game
The Browns might be for real. The Colts, too.
Jurkovec throws 3 TDs; BC beats Pitt in OT on missed PAT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley was trying to figure out how to stop Pittsburgh's offense in a second overtime when he took a quick look and realized the game was over after the Panthers missed an ex…
Late fumble helps Jacksonville State beat Mercer 34-28
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Nicario Harper's 64-yard fumble return for a touchdown with about five minutes left helped Jacksonville State pull away from Mercer for a 34-28 victory on a rainy Saturday.
Kansas State has 3-0 start in Big 12 after 21-14 win at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State got another non-offensive touchdown and a solid performance from a true freshman quarterback in his first start against one of the Big 12's best defensive coaches.
Kentucky intercepts 6 passes to beat Mississippi State 24-2
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Terry Wilson threw a second-quarter touchdown, and Chris Rodriguez rushed for another after the first of six interceptions that helped Kentucky beat Mississippi State 24-2 on Saturday night.
Okla QB Rattler out in 2nd qtr, back later vs No. 22 Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler returned in the second half against No. 22 Texas after being replaced following two turnovers before halftime Saturday.
Watson's 4 TD passes sends Troy past Texas St. 37-17
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Gunnar Watson threw three touchdowns in three straight drives in the first half and Troy peeled away from Texas State for a 37-17 win on Saturday.
Duke overcomes turnovers, beats Syracuse 38-24
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe did what he expected to do after that elusive first win — he danced with his team in a locker room full of joy.
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45
DALLAS (AP) — Benched early and celebrating late, Spencer Rattler had quite the first experience in a most unusual version of the Red River rivalry.