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Knights fall to Connell in district first round
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (12-9) fell just short of victory Thursday afternoon after a 2-4 loss against Conne…
Griesel leads North Dakota St. over North Dakota 53-52
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sam Griesel posted 14 points as North Dakota State narrowly beat North Dakota 53-52 on Saturday.
Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday.
Notae, Tate lead Arkansas over Central Arkansas 100-75
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — JD Notae scored 22 points, Jalen Tate had 17 points and 11 assists and Arkansas beat Central Arkansas 100-75 on Saturday night.
FAU sets records in 112-49 win over NAIA Florida Memorial
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Michael Forrest scored 15 points in 18 minutes off the bench and Florida Atlantic overwhelmed NAIA-member Florida Memorial 112-49 on Saturday.
Atlanta awarded berth in 2021 CONCACAF Champions League
CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta was awarded a berth in next year’s CONCACAF Champions League by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors on Friday.
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas
John Wall was back on the floor for the first time in nearly two years. DeMarcus Cousins played for the first time since the 2019 NBA Finals.
Boise State outlasts Wyoming in snowstorm 17-9
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Hank Bachmeier was 19 of 28 for 181 yards, with one touchdown pass and one interception to help Boise State beat Wyoming 17-9 on Saturday night.
Cole runs for 3 TDs as New Mexico beats Fresno St. 49-39
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bobby Cole ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns, Nathaniel Jones added two more rushing TDs, and New Mexico beat Fresno State 49-39 on Saturday night.
Dolphins leading rusher Myles Gaskin goes on COVID-19 list
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins leading rusher Myles Gaskin went the COVID-19 list Saturday, a blow to the playoff-contending team on the eve of its game against Kansas City.
She scores! Fuller kicks 2 extra points for Vandy, Vols win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller has a football keepsake from her history-making moment. The ball from her second extra point likely is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Herbert and Hokies snap skid, beating Virginia 33-15
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Khalil Herbert ran for 162 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown, and Virginia Tech ended a four-game slide with a 33-15 victory against rival Virginia on Saturday night.
Ex-Yankee Linz, key player in '64 harmonica flap, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Yankees infielder Phil Linz, who knocked a Game 7 home run off Bob Gibson in the 1964 World Series but made even more noise by hitting a few sour notes on his harmonica, has died. He…
El-Amin scores 20 to lift Ball St. over Illinois St. 82-66
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ishmael El-Amin had 20 points as Ball St. defeated Illinois State 82-66 on Saturday night.
NAIA-member Our Lady of the Lake stuns Texas State 61-58
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Ruben Monzon had 18 points and 11 rebounds and NAIA-member Our Lady of the Lake beat Texas State 61-58 on Saturday night.
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