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Othello 12u softball off to state
OTHELLO — The Othello 12u Little League All-Star softball team claimed the District 5 championship June 15 and are…
Lack of marquee games to make NCAA tourney selection harder
Geno Auriemma is used to having marquee nonconference matchups to test his UConn Huskies during the regular season.
USC thwarts UC Riverside's upset claim with 67-62 win in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 20 points with 11 rebounds and Isaiah Mobley scored 16 with 12 and Southern California escaped an upset bid by UC Riverside, beating the Highlanders 67-62 in overtime on Tuesda…
Lions complete second GM interview with Holmes
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions completed a second interview with Brad Holmes for their general manager vacancy.
Clergeot leads SE Louisiana past Texas A&M-CC 76-63
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Keon Clergeot had a career-high 26 points as Southeastern Louisiana topped Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 76-63 on Wednesday night.
Bears plan to keep Nagy, GM Pace for at least 1 more season
CHICAGO (AP) — Chairman George McCaskey insisted the Chicago Bears have the right culture to become a winning franchise. So the team is sticking with general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy for at least anoth…
Tottenham buckles again in familiar style, City jumps to 3rd
It has become a familiar pattern for Tottenham under Jose Mourinho this season: take the lead, retreat, invite opponents on, and eventually concede.
Leonard leads Clippers past short-handed Pelicans 111-106
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Paul George added 27 and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 on Wednesday night.
Murphy hits winner, scores 23 to lift Wofford over VMI 80-78
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) —
FIFA grants approval for Macario to play for US
Brazilian-born midfielder Catarina Macario received permission from FIFA on Wednesday to play for the U.S. national team.
Doutrive scores 17 to lift Boise St. over Wyoming 90-70
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Devonaire Doutrive came off the bench to tally 17 points to lift Boise State to a 90-70 win over Wyoming on Wednesday night, the Broncos’ 12th consecutive victory and the first time they ever s…
Christon lifts Grambling past Alcorn St. 79-74
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Cameron Christon tied his career high with 24 points as Grambling narrowly defeated Alcorn State 79-74 on Tuesday night.
Jets complete 2nd interview with 49ers' Saleh without deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday without apparently rea…
UConn guard Bouknight has elbow surgery, out indefinitely
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn guard James Bouknight will be out indefinitely after having surgery on his left elbow, the school said Wednesday.
Premier League players told to stop hugging by government
LONDON (AP) — The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport's ability to be allowed to continue during the lates…
Holmes carries St Bonaventure over Fordham 68-54
NEW YORK (AP) — Jaren Holmes had 26 points as St. Bonaventure beat Fordham 68-54 on Wednesday.