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Quincy School District to honor 2026 Wall of Fame Inductees
QUINCY — The Quincy School District announced their 2026 inductees to the QSD Wall of Fame. This honor recognizes …
Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The biggest boost for the Colorado Avalanche in must-win game after must-win game comes from an unlikely source — their third-string goaltender.
Duvall hits 3 HRs, Braves beat Red Sox 7-5 to finish sweep
BOSTON (AP) — Adam Duvall hit three home runs a night after teammate Marcell Ozuna become the first NL player ever to hit three homers in Fenway Park, and the East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the stumbling Boston R…
Brantley homers early, Astros hold on for 2-1 win over Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer early to back up a strong start from rookie Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros held on for 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
More charges brought in college admissions bribery scandal
BOSTON (AP) — Another wealthy parent was charged Wednesday with trying to bribe his child's way into an elite university as a fake athletic recruit, a day after two former college coaches caught up in the nationwid…
No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB
Oklahoma is 3-for-3 in winning Big 12 championships and making the College Football Playoff since Lincoln Riley became head coach of the fifth-ranked Sooners.
Parker, Sparks shake early doldrums, beat Wings 91-83
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Candace Parker scored 22 points with 10 rebounds and six assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 91-83 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.
C-USA playing this fall like the P5 leagues in same region
Conference USA has schools stretching over 10 states, from Texas eastward and then toward the north. The 14-team league is within the footprint of the SEC, Big 12 and ACC.
Memo: NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move, according to memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers:
Texas Tech QB Bowman relishes fresh start in Wells' 2nd year
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Alan Bowman is ready for a fresh start as Texas Tech's quarterback. This time, he'd like to be playing at the end of a full season.
Appalachian St., La.-Lafayette, back as Sun Belt favorites
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette have given the Sun Belt Conference a top-heavy look in recent seasons.
Timing is everything for 4 players who get into the US Open
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — The USGA two months ago laid out the all-exempt field for a U.S. Open that could not have qualifying this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. One of criteria was to use the world r…
With Purdy leading way, Cyclones look to make some history
Iowa State enters this season coming off one of its best three-year stretches and with the belief it's ready to do something it has never done — make the Big 12 championship game.
Army hoping for a turnaround season with 8 home games
Army coach Jeff Monken is stoked for the football season, no matter what the schedule looks like.
Vikings up front about line coach Dennison's teaching acumen
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Though the Minnesota Vikings have used either a first or second round pick on an offensive lineman in the last three drafts, they're hardly settled up front.