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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…
Schiano says coronavirus is Rutgers' biggest opponent now
With less than three weeks to go before the Big Ten season-opener, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano insists his team's biggest opponent in the football season at this point is the coronavirus pandemic.
Affidavit: Man fatally shot by Texas cop offered handshake
DALLAS (AP) — A Black man who was fatally shot by a white police officer in a small East Texas city had offered a handshake to the officer, asking if he was “doing good,” as the officer arrived at a convenience sto…
Off target: ACC QBs throwing interceptions at alarming rate
The touchdown passes to interceptions ratio is raising eyebrows around the Atlantic Coast Conference and some coaches point to the coronavirus as the culprit.
Georgia Tech says no tailgating for game vs Louisville
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech says a ban on tailgating will remain in place for Friday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference football game against Louisville.
Clemson QB Lawrence continues to avoid costly interceptions
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been able to accomplish his goal of protecting the football this season.
Staley, Rams defense won't change for Washington's QB switch
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Washington’s change of starting quarterback will not result in major adjustments for the Los Angeles Rams defense, other than the film they have to study this week.
Mishap with the count costs Braves a baserunner
HOUSTON (AP) — Some confusion over the count cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner early in their victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
Big Apple rotten with Jets, Giants off to 0-4 starts
NEW YORK (AP) — No wins, eight losses and lots of frustrated fans.
K-State's Klieman aware of optics of raise during COVID-19
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was some time in January when Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor approached Chris Klieman about a contract extension, one that would include a raise that put him in the upper tier…
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi
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Bojan Krkic scores in the 74th, Impact beat Crew 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bojan Krkic scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute to help the Montreal Impact beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tajouri-Shradi scores twice, NYCFC rolls past DC United 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored twice and New York City FC beat D.C. United 4-1 on Wednesday night in its return to Yankee Stadium for the first time in eight months.
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Jimenez's penalty gives Mexico 1-0 win over Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Wolverhampton striker Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to give Mexico a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday in a friendly that marked Frank de Boer’s first match as the Dutch coach.
Yankees on the brink after 2 games of pitching problems
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The final pitch of Masahiro Tanaka's seven years with the New York Yankees might have been a slider down the middle that Randy Arozarena crushed for another Rays homer in Game 3 of the AL Division …