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Knights tennis bests Naches Valley
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights battled against Naches Valley on the court Monday afternoon with the Knights boys e…
Mamukelashvili leads Seton Hall over St. John's 77-68
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili had a career-high 32 points as Seton Hall topped St. John’s 77-68 on Friday.
Mitchell scores 31 to lead UMass past Northeastern 94-79
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tre Mitchell had 31 points and 11 rebounds as UMass beat Northeastern 94-79 on Friday.
MATCHDAY: It's derby day in Manchester and Madrid
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Miami, North Carolina bring QB star power into Saturday
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — D’Eriq King is having a season unlike almost any other quarterback in Miami history. Same goes for North Carolina’s Sam Howell, who has his name in the Tar Heel record book more than a fe…
New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild
Dave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later.
Red Wings trade rights to Timashov to Islanders
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings traded the rights to forward Dmytro Timashov to the New York Islanders for future considerations.
No. 11 West Virginia rallies, escapes North Texas 62-50
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The uncertainty of playing amid a pandemic is weighing on West Virginia, to the point where the 11th-ranked Mountaineers trailed at halftime to unheralded North Texas and coach Bob Huggins …
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.
Sounders seeking 3rd title in 5 years facing Crew in MLS Cup
Having played in three of the previous four MLS Cup finals, the Seattle Sounders know what to expect on this stage.
West Ham exploit Leeds set-piece weakness for 2-1 EPL win
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds’ weakness at set-pieces haunted it again as West Ham came from behind to win 2-1 at Elland Road in the English Premier League on Friday.
Saint-Etienne draws Angers at home 0-0 in French league
PARIS (AP) — Saint-Etienne made it three games unbeaten in the French league but extended its long winless run after drawing wit Angers at home 0-0 on Friday.
Weissman goals lift Real Valladolid over Osasuna in La Liga
VALLADOLID, Spain (AP) — Center forward Shon Weissman's first goals for Real Valladolid made a difference as they came from behind to beat Osasuna 3-2 in the Spanish league on Friday.
Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion.
Playing amid pandemic tests basketball teams' adaptability
Sacramento State has a game at Cal Poly scheduled for Dec. 21, two days after the Hornets host UC Davis. Cal Poly has the same COVID-19 testing standards, so it should be easy for the Hornets to pull off.
Texans place RB Johnson on reserve/COVID-19 list
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have placed running back David Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list.