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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…
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) — TENNIS
K-State to kick off season against Arkansas State
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman was visibly relieved when he settled down in front of a camera to discuss with reporters the Wildcats' season opener against Arkansas State this weekend.
Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Lightning 5-3 in Game 3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders' resolve.
49ers hopeful to be able to play opener despite smoky skies
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan remains hopeful the 49ers will be able to play their season opener against Arizona as scheduled despite poor air quality caused by wildfires in Northern …
Olson cleanup slam in 1st sends A's to 10-6 win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Olson delivered in a situation made for a cleanup hitter, at the same place where the Oakland slugger spent his only game this season in the bottom half of the lineup.
Texas faces UTEP in tuneup before chasing Big 12 title
UTEP (1-0) at No. 14 Texas (0-0), Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (Longhorn Network).
Book's No. 10 Irish begin ACC title quest vs. Brice and Duke
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The last time quarterbacks Ian Book and Chase Brice shared the same football field, Brice got the last laugh on his way to a championship ring.
Cheyenne Parker scores 23 points, Sky beat Wings 95-88
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Cheyenne Parker had 23 points and seven rebounds, Ruthy Hebard added 22 points and eight rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 95-88 on Friday night, spoiling Arike Ogunbowale's …
Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
49ers OL Trent Williams excited to return to action
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Trent Williams has been envisioning this moment ever since he got freed from Washington and given a new football life in San Francisco.
Aaron Nola's 7-inning shutout helps Phils split with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Aaron Nola gives his seven-inning complete game victory an asterisk.
Georgia State quarterback cleared to play, no virus issues
ATLANTA (AP) — After initially being ruled out for the season with a coronavirus-related heart condition, Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo has been cleared to play.
No. 23 Iowa State facing stiff test against Ragin' Cajuns
For the first time since 2012, Iowa State will open its season against an opponent from the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Texas Tech, Wells deal with more than usual opener concerns
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Matt Wells admittedly has all of the normal “first-week concerns” he has every season going into an opening game.
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