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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…
B12 nears kickoff with games not being played stark reminder
With most Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that the best job is being done to ensure the safety of players,…
Baylor 3rd B12 team to put off opener after La Tech outbreak
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor became the third Big 12 team forced to postpone its scheduled season opener this weekend after Louisiana Tech reported multiple positive COVID-19 tests Tuesday, less than two weeks after a…
Gene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities and the last president of the American League, died Tuesday. He was 8…
ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.
College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season
The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
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Giants win 5th in row, top Mariners under smoke-filled skies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-1 for their fifth straight win Wednesday night under skies turned orange by raging wildfires …
Braves break NL scoring record in 29-9 romp over Marlins
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Duvall drove in nine runs with three homers, including a grand slam, and the Atlanta Braves set a National League scoring record while obliterating their franchise mark in a 29-9 romp over the M…
DK Metcalf poised for breakout second season with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — While football was the primary focus of their offseason workouts, DK Metcalf picked up a new skill during his time hanging out with Russell Wilson.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson passes away at age 91
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson, who called Washington State football for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 91.
Dodgers score twice in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Taylor and AJ Pollock each hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night for ace Clayton Kershaw to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wedn…
Diggins-Smith's huge game lifts Phoenix over Connecticut
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 33 points, including a tying 35-footer at the end of regulation, Diana Taurasi added 28, and the Phoenix Mercury gave up a 22-point lead before beati…
Loyd, Stewart help Storm beat Wings for 6th win in a row
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart scored 23 points apiece and the Seattle Storm used an 11-0 run to pull away for good in their 107-95 win over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.
Laureano strikes back, 2-out hit in 9th puts A's past Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ramón Laureano might have celebrated a little harder for this hit.
Kiner-Falefa gets 4 hits, leads Rangers over Angels 7-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa matched a career high with four hits, Nick Solak drove in a pair of runs and the Texas Rangers had a few rookies get some big firsts in a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Ange…