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Huskies' Garza scores 2 and sends Othello to state
OTHELLO — After a hard fought district crossover against the East Valley (Spokane) Knights, the Othello Huskies wo…
Hawks coach, wife pledge up to $15,000 to Innocence Project
ATLANTA (AP) — Continuing his pledge to work toward social and racial justice, Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce and his wife Melissa will match up to $15,000 in donations to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Employee of college bribery scheme mastermind pleads guilty
BOSTON (AP) — A former employee of the mastermind of the college admissions bribery scheme pleaded guilty Thursday for her role in the scam.
Mewis' first Man City goal secures Women's FA Cup final spot
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — American midfielder Sam Mewis scored her first Manchester City goal to send her new team into the Women's FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Thursday.
Falcons sign K Elliott Fry with Koo hobbled by groin injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With Younghoe Koo hobbled by a groin injury, the Atlanta Falcons signed kicker Elliott Fry to the practice squad as insurance heading into Monday night's game at Green Bay.
Yankees vs. Rays: the Savages vs. the Stable
NEW YORK (AP) — The Stable vs. The Savages.
Hurricanes in contract extension talks with Svechnikov
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell says the team is in contract extension talks with 20-year-old winger Andrei Svechnikov.
Heat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't over
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team’s starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. And his Mia…
Jets activate WR Smith from IR, add 3 from practice squad
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets activated wide receiver Jeff Smith from injured reserve and added three players from the practice squad ahead of the team's game against the Denver Broncos.
Indians' early October exit could be followed by Lindor's
CLEVELAND (AP) — As Francisco Lindor played in the longest nine-inning game in history, a nearly five-hour endurance test that ended in an empty stadium on October's first morning, he considered it may have been hi…
No. 11 UCF still smarting over disappointing loss to Tulsa
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With a 37-4 record since the start of the 2017 season, there aren’t a lot of opponents on No. 11 UCF’s payback list.
Early showdown in SEC as No. 4 Georgia hosts No. 7 Auburn
No. 7 Auburn (1-0) at No. 4 Georgia (1-0), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
No. 25 Memphis going for 7th win in row in series vs SMU
No. 25 Memphis (1-0, 0-0 American) at SMU (3-0, 0-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).
No. 22 BYU rocking and rolling to 2-0 start, hosts LA Tech
The BYU Cougars are working on new offensive wrinkles and introducing old-school dance moves.
Bird, Stewart look to lift Seattle past Aces to fourth title
Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart just don't lose when they reach basketball's biggest stage.
Ex-Tigers hurler Denny McLain selling off sports memorabilia
WIXOM, Mich. (AP) — Former Detroit Tigers pitching ace and two-time Cy Young award winner Denny McLain wants to part with baseball bats, pennants, trading cards and a few thousand other pieces of sports memorabilia.