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Tigers fall in season opener to Omak
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers (0-1) began their volleyball season at home against the Omak Pioneers, falling 3-0 to…
Big Ten Freshman of Year Cockburn returning to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season.
Lowry scores 33 to lead Raptors to 11th straight over Lakers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry had 33 points and a career-high 14 rebounds and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors restarted their season by beating the slow-starting Los Angeles Lakers for the 11t…
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 19 to help Thunder top Jazz 110-94
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Utah Jazz 110-94 on Saturday in their first game of the restart.
FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probe
LONDON (AP) — Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football's governing body told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Reports: Text to Pac-12 players encourages possible opt-out
A text message circulating among Pac-12 football players is encouraging them to opt-out of practices and games until they can negotiate protections and benefits related to health and safety, economic rights and the…
Cumberland baseball coach Woody Hunt wins Summitt Award
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Cumberland University baseball coach Woody Hunt has been given the Pat Summitt Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu to return for junior season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois basketball star Ayo Dosunmu plans to return for his junior season rather than turn pro.
Stanford guard Tyrell Terry remains in NBA draft
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford guard Tyrell Terry has decided to keep his name in the NBA draft and skip his final three seasons of college.
Friday Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Who's in net? Goalie intrigue aplenty early in NHL playoffs
Even though “Who's in net?” isn't an Abbott and Costello comedy routine, the question makes a few NHL coaches laugh, or at least crack a smirk.
Minnesota advances to MLS semis with 4-1 win over San Jose
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Robin Lod had a goal and an assist, Hassani Dotson had two assists and Minnesota United advanced in the MLS is Back tournament with a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes in a qua…
Gio Gonzalez helps pitch White Sox to 11-5 rout of Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gio Gonzalez made his first start for the hot-hitting Chicago White Sox more than 16 years after they drafted him, and the veteran responded by holding the Kansas City Royals scoreless into …
Fowles, Collier help Lynx rally, beat Sun 78-69
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Napheesa Collier added 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 78-69 on Saturday.
Chargers' Joey Bosa signs $135 million contract extension
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa has become the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player after signing a five-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
AP investigation: Players describe bullying within Oregon State women's volleyball. Many quit, 2 contemplated suicide.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — AP investigation: Players describe bullying within Oregon State women's volleyball. Many quit, 2 contemplated suicide.