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Tigers first wrestling camp deemed a success
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers Wrestling camp was held June 29 through July 1 where young wrestlers came together to…
West Brom fires Bilic after slow start to Premier League
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Delivering West Bromwich Albion's best result of the season was not enough to save Slaven Bilic from becoming the first Premier League manager to be fired.
Extra concussion substitutes to be trialed in world soccer
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer competitions can start trials next month to allow extra substitutes when a player is suspected of having a concussion after the sport's rule-making panel approved the move Wednesday.
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury.
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More virus cases at state prison in Concord
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The State Prison in Concord has seen an increase of nearly 90 positive COVID-19 cases in a week, the commissioner of the Department of Corrections said.
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett says he'll return in 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's season is over. Quarterback Kenny Pickett's college career is not.
Slaven Bilic fired by West Brom after 1-1 draw against City
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Slaven Bilic was fired by struggling Premier League team West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, becoming the first manager to lose his job this season.
Local wrestlers find success at club level with HS season on hold
With the girls wrestling high school season still waiting to get started, if at all, a number of local wrestlers have found success at the club level.
Chiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers at No. 2, Bills at No. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs know how to avoid any late-season stumbles.
Ray leads Hofstra past Monmouth 96-88
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Jalen Ray scored a career-high 29 points as Hofstra topped Monmouth 96-88 on Tuesday night. Tareq Coburn added 28 points for the Pride.
Russell carries Louisiana-Lafayette past New Orleans 73-63
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Cedric Russell had 20 points as Louisiana-Lafayette topped New Orleans 73-63 on Tuesday night.
Vrankic carries Santa Clara past Fresno Pacific 88-65
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Josip Vrankic had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead six Santa Clara players in double figures as the Broncos routed Fresno Pacific 88-65 on Tuesday night.
Towns finds increased support from T-wolves on and off court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns hasn't taken the court with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a game that counts in more than 10 months, a
Auburn pulls away in second half, beats Texas Southern 80-63
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Allen Flanigan scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half to help Auburn pull away and beat Texas Southern 80-63 on Tuesday night.
Council IV, Gilbert lead Wichita State over Tulsa 69-65
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Ricky Council IV had 13 points and eight rebounds as Wichita State narrowly beat Tulsa 69-65 on Tuesday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.