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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…
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.
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are playing guessing games to some extent heading into their season opener at MetLife Stadium on Monday night.
LEADING OFF: Bieber faces Twins seeking 8-0 start
A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday:
Georgia Tech mum on name of Yellow Jackets' starting QB
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has finally decided on a starting quarterback.
Business leaders send letter of concern to de Blasio
NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of a number of businesses urged Mayor Bill de Blasio in a letter Thursday “to take immediate action" on public safety and other issues in New York City as part of dealing with the city's…
Diggs, Adams a formidable duo at back of Seahawks defense
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When he first got word the trade was going down and he was on the move, Jamal Adams grabbed his phone and reached out to one of his closest friends.
Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Royals rookie Brady Singer allowed just one hit — a two-out single through an infield shift in the eighth inning — while pitching Kansas City to an 11-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursd…
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.
Aces make franchise-record 10 3s in 104-89 victory over Lynx
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Angel McCoughtry scored 22 points on her 34th birthday and the the Las Vegas Aces made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers in beating the Minnesota Lynx 104-89 on Thurssday night for their fourt…
Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over Texans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL's long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the…
Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well
ATLANTA (AP) — The offseason program was virtual. There were no preseason games to work out the kinks or gauge the opposition. Any familiarity will be welcomed in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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.
Muschamp: South Carolina quarterback competition continues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is letting his first true quarterback battle in four years go a little bit longer.
No. 10 Irish welcome Blue Devils in inaugural ACC campaign
Duke at No 10 Notre Dame, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC).