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Lions fall in competitive first round of state
YAKIMA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions battled their way through districts and made their way into the WI…
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…
Rockets run away from No. 1 seed Lakers, take Game 1 112-97
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets may play small, but they don't use size to determine toughness.
Minnesota transfer Liam Robbins gets immediate eligibility
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota transfer center Liam Robbins was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA, the university announced Wednesday.
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.
Pick Six: Boyd, Stills are overlooked stars on losing teams
All-Americans and college football award winners are overwhelmingly chosen from teams with the winning records.
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.
Bills place DiMarco on season-ending IR, cut 2 linebackers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Veteran fullback Patrick DiMarco's season with the Bills is over after the team placed him on injured reserve, and Buffalo also released linebackers Vosean Joseph and Corey Thompson.
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.
Packers need young receivers to improve, help Adams
The Green Bay Packers feature one of the league’s most productive and reliable receivers in Davante Adams, who earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl invitation last year.
Broncos cut ties with their leading tackler Todd Davis
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos have released inside linebacker Todd Davis, their leading tackler in three of the last four seasons.
College football embarks on uncertain season of COVID-19
A most overused coaching cliche has never been so relevant as college football embarks on a season of COVID-19: Take it one day at a time.
UCF: 10 players opt out of season due to COVID-19 concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two projected starters are among 10 UCF football players who are opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Trout ties Salmon's Angels career HR record with No. 299
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout tied Tim Salmon's career record for home runs with the Angels, connecting for No. 299 on Friday night.