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Jill Allred signs to Vikings softball
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights’ Jill Allred has signed her letter of intent Tuesday to play softball at Big Bend C…
Giants sign RHP DeSclafani to $6 million, 1-year contract
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a veteran option for the rotation alongside ace Johnny Cueto.
Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright flashed the “V” toward empty bleachers and then encountered a divine interception on his way to celebrate in the locker room. His face red and bundled in winter clothes, the Rev. Pe…
Mississippi St. uses 2nd half to get clear of C. Arkansas
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — D.J. Stewart Jr. scored 17 points and Tolu Smith had a double-double and Mississippi State beat Central Arkansas 81-65 on Wednesday night.
Hankton carries Chattanooga over UNC-Asheville 69-66
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — KC Hankton had 16 points off the bench to carry Chattanooga to a 69-66 win over UNC-Asheville on Wednesday night, the Mocs’ seventh straight victory to start the season.
Abii scores 17 to lift Liberty over Carver College 91-38
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Micaiah Abii had 17 points off the bench to lift Liberty to a 91-38 win over Carver College on Wednesday night.
South Florida hangs on for 74-71 win over Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Alexis Yetna had 16 points and 12 rebounds, leading South Florida to a 74-71 win against Cincinnati on Wednesday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trevion Williams found a fix for his shooting struggles over the weekend.
Va Tech ending nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years
Virginia Tech is ending the nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years.
Daye, Jr. leads FIU over Florida Gulf Coast 85-69
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Daye, Jr. had 23 points as Florida International defeated Florida Gulf Coast 85-69 on Wednesday night.
Omar Vizquel denies wife's allegations of domestic abuse
Longtime major league shortstop Omar Vizquel denied accusations of domestic abuse made by his wife after she described two alleged acts of physical violence by the 11-time Gold Glove winner in a story published Wed…
Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $3 million, 1-year deal
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Mike Zunino agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $9 million over two seasons.
Loewe scores 20 to lead William & Mary past Hampton 75-58
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Luke Loewe had 20 points as William & Mary defeated Hampton 75-58 on Wednesday night.
Grizzlies exercise options for Morant, Jackson, Clarke
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have a talented young core that they are determined to keep together, and they exercised the 2021-22 options for reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson …
Roberts leads Georgia St. over Mercer 88-81
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Roberts had 17 points as Georgia State beat Mercer 88-81 on Wednesday night.
Rams rookie coordinator Staley is hot NFL coaching candidate
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up.