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Fuhrman scores first-round TKO in amateur MMA debut
SPOKANE — Dominic Fuhrman, 18, was victorious in his amateur MMA debut on Saturday at the Northern Quest Resort an…
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.
Brosseau gets payback as Rays beat Yankees again, 5-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Brosseau got some payback against the New York Yankees, hitting two home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays topped their AL East rivals again with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.
Crew beat Union 1-0, jump to first in Eastern Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayan scored in the 55th minute and pushed the Columbus Crew into first place atop the Eastern Conference with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
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.
Abandon the NFL? Partners don't, even during a pandemic
As 67 players opted out of the NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic, corporate partners, sponsors and advertisers did the opposite.
The Latest: Appalachian State to open sports with no fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
World Cup host Qatar set to play in Gold Cup in 2021 and '23
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — World Cup host Qatar is set to play in the Gold Cup next year in the United States after accepting an invitation from soccer’s governing body for North and Central America and the Cari…
Wheeler outpitches Scherzer, Phillies beat Nationals 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler tried to outdo Aaron Nola while outpitching Max Scherzer.
Heber scores on header to help NYCFC beat Revolution 2-0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Heber Araujo dos Santos scored his first goal of the season, Sean Johnson had three saves and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Dynamo unbeaten in 4-straight, top Minnesota United 3-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Ariel Lassiter scored two second-half goals and the Houston Dynamo stretched their unbeaten streak to four with a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota United on Wednesday night.
Rockets outlast Thunder in Game 7; advance to face Lakers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — James Harden made up for a miserable shooting night with a big blocked shot, Russell Westbrook scored 20 points against his former team and the Houston Rockets edged the Oklahoma City …
Hampson, Hilliard HR, Rockies bounce back, beat Giants 9-6
DENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson and Sam Hilliard homered and newcomer Kevin Pillar delivered a key triple as the Colorado Rockies bounced back from a battering, rallying to beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 Wednesday.
Doeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren saw his program take its first stumble last season after years of steady building. He’s hoping an offseason of changes and player development returns the …
Sorga scores in stoppage time, D.C. United beats Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Eric Sorga scored in stoppage time, Chris Seitz had four saves and D.C. United beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game winless streak.
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.