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Vikings volleyball camp warms up players for fall
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings hosted a training camp last week, bringing in local high schoo…
Brown U. rebuts 'conspiracy' in fight over women's sports
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University rebutted what the school calls “spurious conspiracy claims" as it responded to an allegation that it is failing to comply with a 1998 agreement ensuring gender equity in spo…
Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No need for any big shots this time. Not the way the Toronto Raptors just kept getting stops.
Vitale exceeds cancer fundraising goal before annual gala
Dick Vitale didn't know if he would reach this year's goal of raising $5 million for pediatric cancer research due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Early enrollees unlikely to be allowed to play winter games
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending early enrolling freshman football players not be allowed to play games for teams conducting winter or spring seasons.
Diggins-Smith has season-high 30 points, Mercury top Liberty
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 83-67 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.
A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Aces past Dream, 89-79
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her 21 points in the second half and Jackie Young sparked a fourth-quarter run to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 89-79 on Saturday night.
Longtime Cal football staffer Bud Turner dies at age 84
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Bud “Dog” Turner, who worked in various roles for the California football program for a half-century, has died. He was 84.
Phillies star Bryce Harper ejected arguing fair-foul call
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected for arguing with first base umpire Roberto Ortiz over a fair-foul call Saturday night in a game against the New York Mets.
Buxton beats out infield single in 9th; Twins top Tigers 4-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sanó led Minnesota's rally against the Detroit bullpen with a home run and the tying single in the ninth inning, before Byron Buxton beat out an infield single for the game-winning RBI to …
UNT QBs coach charged for improper relationship at prep job
DENTON, Texas (AP) — First-year North Texas quarterbacks coach Tate Wallis was free on bond Friday after his arrest on charges of having an improper relationship with a student while in his previous job at a high s…
Longtime football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to longtime football coach Lou Holtz.
Smith makes Washington roster 22 months since breaking leg
Alex Smith told coaches he wanted to play again, showed them it was possible and earned a roster spot to prove it.
Giants spoil Bumgarner's return to SF, beat Diamondbacks 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria and Darin Ruf launched back-to-back home runs in the second inning and the Giants spoiled Madison Bumgarner’s return to San Francisco with a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks …
AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Right tackle La'el Collins and linebacker Sean Lee will start the season on injured reserve for the Dallas Cowboys with a chance to return after three weeks, a person with knowledge of the deci…
Cornerbacks Sidney Jones, Rasul Douglas among Eagles cuts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) —