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UW claims first national soccer title in program history
CARY, NC — The University of Washington Huskies Men’s soccer team (16-6-2) faced off against the NC State Wolfpack…
No. 2 Louisville women beat Duke 73-49 in ACC opener
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Dana Evans scored 24 points and second-ranked Louisville pulled away in the second half to beat Duke 73-49 on Wednesday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference for both teams
Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team
NEW YORK (AP) — National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday night.
Jenkins among surging Saints' leaders as he returns 'home'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins doesn't hide what an emotional and nostalgic week this is for him.
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with what coach Adam Gase called “a personal issue” and could miss the game Sunday at Seattle.
Browns step from shadows into spotlight during playoff push
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have quickly stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
Jackson loses team as affiliated minors shrink to 120
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson, Tennessee, lost its Double-A baseball team for next season, one of 40 cities dropped as professional affiliates as Major League Baseball went through with its plan to cut to 120 farm teams.
No. 17 Texas Tech avoids major upset with 51-44 win over ACU
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kyler Edwards, Mac McClung and No. 17 Texas Tech couldn't get shots to fall in what was supposed to be another early season tune-up.
Xavier rains down 19 3s, breaks away from Oklahoma 99-77
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 28 points, Nate Johnson drained seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points and Paul Scruggs added 20 points as Xavier beat Oklahoma 99-77 on Wednesday night in the Big 12/Big Eas…
MATCHDAY: 6 qualifying places up for grabs in Europa League
A look at what’s happening in the final round of Europa League matches on Thursday:
MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 Greatest
There were times Cobi Jones didn't think Major League Soccer would survive its first few years, let alone a quarter-century.
Edwards lifts Valparaiso past SIU-Edwardsville 80-58
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Sheldon Edwards had 20 points as Valparaiso rolled past Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 80-58 on Wednesday night.
Like teams, NBA refs have new health and safety protocols
NBA referees will have to adhere to many of the same new health and safety protocols as coaches and players are this season, all part of the league’s plan to try to keep everyone safe during the coronavirus pandemi…
Mark Smith scores 17, Missouri gets past Liberty 69-60
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Smith scored 12 of his 17 points after halftime, Dru Smith added 14 points and Missouri turned back Liberty 69-60 on Wednesday night.
Edwards scores 26; Pepperdine gets first win over Cal, 74-62
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kessler Edwards scored 26 points to lead Pepperdine over California 74-62 on Wednesday night, its first win over the Bears.
Coburn carries Hofstra past Stony Brook 72-67
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Tareq Coburn had 19 points and eight rebounds and Caleb Burgess posted 12 points and six assists as Hofstra edged past Stony Brook 72-67 on Wednesday night.