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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…
PICK SIX: SEC, ACC schedule changes impact several programs
The debut season for Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz got much more challenging when the Southeastern Conference adjusted its schedules this summer.
Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop major league m…
Arkansas seeks fresh start under new coach Sam Pittman
The challenges facing new Arkansas coach Sam Pittman were significant enough without extra wrenches being thrown into his plans.
Few familiar faces back for No. 6 LSU's title defense
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Beyond their unmistakably Cajun coach and trademark purple and gold uniforms, the defending national champion LSU Tigers will be nearly unrecognizable.
Cousins: No virus worry, wants to 'respect' others' concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins said he's sensitive to concerns about COVID-19 and believes in the importance of wearing a mask to help protect others, as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback tried to clarify comments…
Jackson State won't renew football coach's contract
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State has decided to not renew football coach John Hendrick's contract.
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State
Mike Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time.
League-leading Storm beat Mystics in Bird's return 71-64
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart led league-leading Seattle with 16 points despite a poor shooting night and the Storm welcomed back Sue Bird with a 71-64 victory over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday nigh…
Yankees reliever Heller ejected for plunking Rays' Renfroe
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees reliever Ben Heller was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays for hitting Hunter Renfroe in the leg with a pitch, the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry between t…
Gurriel homers to lead Blue Jays past Marlins 2-1
MIAMI (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel homered and Hyun Jin Ryu pitched six solid innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
New coach at Baylor, where QB Brewer may finally slide more
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer never spent a lot of time thinking about how beat up he was at the end of last season after a tough finish for the Bears.
The Latest: Australian hot spot extends state of emergency
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s hot spot Victoria state on Wednesday extended its state of emergency for another six months as its weekly average of new COVID-10 infections dipped to 95.
Donaldson drives in 2 in injury return as Twins beat Sox 8-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just seven games into his debut with the Minnesota Twins, with only four hits to show for it, Josh Donaldson found himself sidelined by a strained calf.
Betts hits tying HR in 9th, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks in 10
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Will Smith lined an RBI single in the 10th and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the reeling Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Wednesday night.
Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma
Spencer Rattler is the next man up in the Oklahoma quarterback factory.