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Mavs suffer loss in doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (0-2) fell to the Kennewick Lions Monday in a doubleheader with final scores…
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.
Green, Brandon lead Canisius over Marist 81-72
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Malek Green scored 18 points as Canisius topped Marist 81-72 on Friday night in its season opener and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Murray Jr. scores 20 to lead Rider past Manhattan 82-64
NEW YORK (AP) — Dwight Murray Jr. had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Rider beat Manhattan 82-64 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for both teams on Friday night.
Blacksher Jr. leads Grand Canyon over Nevada 87-77
PHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. had a career-high 22 points as Grand Canyon topped Nevada 87-77 on Friday night.
On Football: Changing cultures a part of new coach's job
There's more than the X's and O's to consider when hiring a new head coach in the NFL.
Houston Baptist routs Champion Christian College 93-60
HOUSTON (AP) — Za-Ontay Boothman had 23 points as Houston Baptist routed Champion Christian College 93-60 on Friday night.
Milstead leads San Francisco past Long Beach St. 107-62
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Damari Milstead had 24 points as San Francisco easily defeated Long Beach State 107-62 on Thursday night.
Darden catches 4 TDs, North Texas beats UTEP 45-43
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Jaelon Darden had eight catches for 173 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to help North Texas beat UTEP 45-43 on Friday night.
Pittsburgh players opt out of potential bowl game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six months working inside the confines that came with playing college football in the middle of a pandemic was enough for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Brewers get Crawford from Dodgers to complete Knebel trade
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Leo Crawford to complete the trade that sent former All-Star reliever Corey Knebel to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
Walker carries Texas Southern over LeTourneau 103-60
HOUSTON (AP) — John Walker III had a career-high 35 points as Texas Southern easily beat LeTourneau 103-60 on Friday.
Groves lifts E. Washington over College of Idaho 80-56
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Jacob Groves came off the bench to score 15 points to lift Eastern Washington to an 80-56 win over College of Idaho on Friday.
Column: Big Ten makes right call on Buckeyes in title game
For once in college athletics, chasing the pot of gold matched up seamlessly with doing the right thing.