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Huskies name Learman as new head football coach
OTHELLO — The Othello School District Athletics announced Wednesday the hiring of Jerome Learman as the high schoo…
Santos beats Boca for all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final
SAO PAULO (AP) — Santos defeated Boca Juniors 3-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras. The first leg of the tie last week ended in a goalless draw in Buenos Aires.
Michigan hires Mike Hart as running back mentor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has hired former running back Mike Hart to be the program's running back mentor.
MATCHDAY: Madrid plays Bilbao for place in Super Cup final
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday:
Another 3 NBA games called off amid virus, 16 test positive
Contact tracing issues involving the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards forced the NBA to postpone three more games Wednesday, raising the leaguewide total from this week alone to eight.
Alabama's Jordan Bruner out indefinitely with knee injury
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama forward Jordan Bruner is out indefinitely with a right knee injury.
Norfolk State routs North Carolina Wesleyan 80-58
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — J.J. Matthews registered 18 points and eight rebounds as Norfolk State rolled past North Carolina Wesleyan 80-58 on Wednesday.
Bayern knocked out of German Cup by 2nd-division team Kiel
KIEL, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich was knocked out in the second round of the German Cup for the first time in 20 years after losing a penalty shootout to second-division team Holstein Kiel on Wednesday.
No. 15 Ohio St women snap Iowa's 42-game home winning streak
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Madison Greene had 20 points and a career-high six steals, Jacy Sheldon and Braxtin Miller each added 18 points and No. 15 Ohio State beat Iowa 84-82 in overtime on Wednesday to snap the Hawk…
Texas COVID-19 cases top 2 million since the pandemic began
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas coronavirus cases have now topped 2 million since the pandemic first struck the state in early March, state officials reported Wednesday.
Huff, Hauser lead No. 18 Virginia past Fighting Irish, 80-68
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jay Huff scored 18 points and Sam Hauser had 15 points and nine rebounds Wednesday as No. 18 Virginia beat Notre Dame 80-68 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Bills brace for run-dominant, Lamar Jackson-led Ravens
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes feels as if he’s back at TCU, where the Horned Frogs would open training camp prepping for the read-option offense to squeeze in extra time for what had be…
The Latest: MLS's Canadian teams to face challenges again
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
MLS players won't be rushed into decision on revising CBA
The Major League Soccer Players Association won’t be rushed into a decision on proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement with the league amid uncertainties about the 2021 season, the union's executive…
Indiana, Purdue expect intensity of rivalry to remain strong
Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic enjoys hearing the boos every time he plays at Assembly Hall.
Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy.