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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…
The Latest: UNLV cuts workers' hours amid lack of events
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
LeBron, Lakers on the cusp of reaching West finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets didn’t show up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers until it was too late.
University at Buffalo basketball player charged in stabbing
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — A University at Buffalo basketball player was charged Friday with assault and weapons possession after stabbing a rival player during an off-campus pickup scrimmage, officials said.
MLS NEXT launching; Lletget and Dike honored
Major League Soccer has unveiled MLS NEXT, its elite youth development platform that seeks to fill the gap after the U.S. Soccer Development Academy shuttered in April.
Six Storm players reach double figures, rout Mercury 83-60
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jordin Canada scored 13 points and the Seattle Storm routed the Phoenix Mercury 83-60 on Friday night for their seventh victory in a row.
Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.
Police: LSU player charged with abusing girlfriend
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana State University football player was arrested and accused of abusing his girlfriend and destroying her personal items, authorities said.
Celtics oust Raptors in Game 7, head to East finals vs. Heat
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It took every bit of seven games, but Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
No. 1 Clemson opens season at Wake Forest in ACC matchup
No. 1 Clemson at Wake Forest, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Phils setback: Zack Wheeler rips nail putting on his pants
MIAMI (AP) — Undefeated Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler ripped a fingernail putting on his pants, delaying his next start for two days and perhaps longer.
Missouri St coach Petrino returns to big stage vs. Oklahoma
For a day, Bobby Petrino will return to the big stage.
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Mike Norvell has waited nine months to coach his first game at Florida State.
Stanford LT Walker Little to opt out to prepare for draft
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford left tackle Walker Little will start preparing for the 2021 draft instead of playing a possible senior season.
Celtics' young core heads back to East finals, once again
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Smart is 26. Jaylen Brown is 23. Jayson Tatum is 22.
Altered practices due to virus could lead to sloppy games
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out most spring practices and disrupted the rhythm of college football's preseason, with player quarantines, uncertainty about playing games — or both.