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Sushik comes full circle ahead of first season at BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The next step in Liana Sushik’s athletic journey has led her to play for the Big Bend Community Colle…
Acuña leaves game after fouling ball off foot; no fracture
WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Friday's game at Washington after he fouled a ball off his left foot in the fourth inning.
Smith makes Arizona debut, helps D-backs beat Mariners 4-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Caleb Smith had a miserable start to the abbreviated 2020 season, but it didn't have anything to do with his performance on the field. Instead, he was one of more than a dozen Miami Marlins who was q…
Big 12 to implement rapid COVID-19 tests day before games
The Big 12 announced Friday it has secured access to COVID-19 antigen testing that produces rapid results and will be used the day before competition on players, coaches and staff.
Pitt wary, optimistic as it hosts Austin Peay in 2020 opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi never lost hope. Not during the early days of the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the one that cost the Pittsburgh coach valuable spring practice time. Not during the middle…
No. 18 Tar Heels open season against Orange in ACC matchup
North Carolina coach Mack Brown hasn’t tried to dismiss the high expectations that are following his 18th-ranked Tar Heels entering Saturday’s season-opening visit from Syracuse.
USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft.
Buxton, Twins hand Bieber 1st loss, beat Indians 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The best pitcher in baseball this season by so many measures, Cleveland's Shane Bieber has made so few mistakes.
Eligibility waiver denied for Syracuse OL Chris Bleich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The NCAA has denied a transfer waiver seeking immediate eligibility for Syracuse offensive lineman Chris Bleich.
Quiet, confident Robinson could make NFL history with Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Relative unknown James Robinson has a chance to make NFL history Sunday.
Carter, Williams help Dream beat Sun 82-75 in WNBA bubble
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Chennedy Carter scored 22 points, Courtney Williams had 20 points and nine rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 82-75 on Friday night.
DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jacob deGrom, wearing an NYPD cap in honor of first responders on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, pitched six strong innings and the New York Mets backed him in a big way, b…
List of college teams cut because of pandemic passes 230
NCAA and NAIA athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic through Sept. 10. This list has been updated with Minnesota (x-denotes school closure; y…
Marshall football player acquitted of domestic battery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Marshall University football player charged with strangulation and domestic battery has been acquitted.
Yelich scores on Braun's fly in 9th, Brewers beat Cubs 1-0
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Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam’Ron Harris ran for 134 yards and scored twice to lead Miami to a 31-14 season-opening win over UAB Thursday night.