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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…
Butler, Heat finish upset of Giannis-less Bucks in Game 5
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The fifth-seeded Miami Heat finished off an upset of the NBA’s best regular-season team Tuesday, topping the Milwaukee Bucks 103-94 in Game 5 of their East semifinal series — while Gia…
Ogwumike, Parker help Sparks hand Liberty 5th straight loss
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Riquna Williams also scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 96-70 on Tuesday night.
Lux hits 2 HRs, lifts Dodgers over D-backs in 10 innings
PHOENIX (AP) — With one big swing in extra innings, rookie Gavin Lux provided a reminder about why he's such a valued prospect.
Aces remain in hunt for top seed with win over Fever
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks, Jackie Young added 17 points and seven assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 92-86 on Tuesday night.
Cubs add Billy Hamilton to roster, send down Martínez
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton to their active roster Tuesday and optioned slumping slugger José Martínez to their alternate training site.
Experience helps Brice win job to become Duke's starting QB
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe says Chase Brice’s game experience at Clemson helped him earn the Blue Devils’ starting quarterback job for Saturday’s season opener at No. 10 Notre Dame.
Pick Six: In these uncertain times, 'Bama and Clemson again
Shere are six conferences scheduled to play major college football this fall, and a playoff is in place for January. As of now.
Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
Colorado signs sponsorship deal with sports betting operator
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has signed a partnership deal with a Denver-based sports betting operator.
BYU rolls past Navy 55-3 in season-opener with no fans
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake did a fine job of keeping his players safe from COVID-19 while getting them ready to open a new football season.
Fall football: Chadron St. schedules 5 games vs RMAC foes
CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — Chadron State has scheduled five football games for this fall, all against fellow members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Southern Miss' Hopson out as coach; Walden takes over
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over as interim coach.
Man sentenced to 14 to 28 years in professor's death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 14 to 28 years in the death of a university professor found slain two years ago in the Pittsburgh home the two men shared.
Colts' new kicker constructing new chapter as opener nears
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie kicker Rodrigo Blankenship spent last weekend putting together Lego sets as the Indianapolis Colts debated his future.
Turnbull impressive in 6 innings, Tigers rout Brewers 8-3
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Turnbull allowed three hits in six scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers broke the game open with