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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…
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Pineda stays sharp with 7 innings as Twins beat Tigers 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Jeffers hit his first major league homer to spark Minnesota's four-run third inning, and Michael Pineda stayed sharp in his return from suspension by finishing seven innings for the Twins in…
'Father of the Final Four' Tom Jernestedt dies at 75.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Jernstedt, a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame for his contributions to college basketball and the NCAA Tournament, has died. He was 75.
Lightning romp to 8-2 win over Isles to open East finals
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Braydon Point and the well-rested Tampa Bay Lightning resembled a refreshed team eager to come off an extended break after switching cities in the NHL playoff bubble.
Potential impact transfers this season aren't limited to QBs
While most of the offseason chatter surrounding college football transfers inevitably focuses on quarterbacks, plenty of notable players at other positions also switched teams and could make major impacts for their…
Bonner scores 25 against former team, Sun get playoff spot
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Alyssa Thomas had 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot with an 85-70 victory o…
Cardinals' Molina exits game against Cubs with bruised elbow
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina left Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left elbow.
UTEP beats Stephen F. Austin 24-14 in season opener
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Deion Hankins ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns to lead UTEP to a 24-14 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
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.
Chargers' WR Williams likely to be game decision vs. Bengals
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams is likely to be a game-time decision for the Los Angles Chargers' opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Scherzer cools off Rays, Nats win 6-1 with makeshift lineup
WASHINGTON (AP) — For one night in this dud of a season for Washington, the defending World Series champion Nationals looked like themselves — getting a solid start from Max Scherzer, timely hitting and crisp defen…
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.
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.
Vikings choose rookie Chisena for speed on special teams
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dan Chisena was the only undrafted rookie the Minnesota Vikings kept on their initial active roster for the regular season.
Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned
NEW YORK (AP) — Roster cuts were made and practice squads filled out around the NFL during what's always a busy weekend on the league's waiver wire.