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Cougs fall in midweek game at Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Washington State Cougars (7-12) fell short to Utah 8-5 Tuesday after an unsuccessful late pus…
Players, officials kneel before PSG wins resumed CL game
PARIS (AP) — A day after walking off the field in protest, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir returned to the Parc des Princes and knelt together with match officials in a display of unity aga…
Vickie Johnson hired as new Dallas Wings coach
This time, Vickie Johnson got the job in Dallas.
Liverpool scores its quickest CL goal in 1-1 at Midtjylland
HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Liverpool failed to build on its quickest ever goal in the Champions League, drawing 1-1 at tournament newcomer FC Midtjylland in their final group game on Wednesday.
Atalanta beats Ajax 1-0 to progress in Champions League
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Substitute Luis Muriel put Atalanta into the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Ajax and clinch second place in Group D.
Hillmon scores 25, No. 19 Michigan women beat Butler 93-54
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 25 points and seven rebounds, Leigha Brown scored 19 points and No. 19 Michigan beat Butler 93-54 on Wednesday.
Study: NFL league office ahead of teams in diversity hiring
A diversity report in the NFL assigned high grades for the league office but lagging scores at team levels for racial and gender hiring.
Former Alabama, NFL coach Ray Perkins passes away
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ray Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama’s football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesday morning …
Some unemployed Maine residents to get one-time $600 payment
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Some Maine residents who are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic will receive a one-time payment of $600, Gov. Janet Mills' administration said Wednesday.
The Latest: Purdue-Indiana football game canceled
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Coach Ed Orgeron: LSU tight end Arik Gilbert opting out
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman tight Arik Gilbert, who entered this week leading all active Tigers in receiving, has decided to opt out for the remainder of the season.
Packers' Jones, Chargers' Allen among best bets to score
It’s the fantasy playoffs in many leagues so every score has the ability to make or break a season. Let’s get it right with these best bets to score in Week 14 of the NFL season.
Smith, Pitts, Moore head SEC receiving talent still playing
The Southeastern Conference, once known more for churning out 1,000-yard rushers, has become a hotbed for elite receivers and tight ends flourishing in more wide-open passing games.
ACC juggles schedule again due to virus as season winds down
In the year of the coronavirus pandemic, traditions — and logic — matter not.
Patriots want to emulate last game vs Rams, a Super Bowl win
The previous time the Patriots and Rams met, it was in Atlanta for the NFL title. A whole lot has changed since.
Players, officials take knee as CL game resumes
PARIS (AP) — Players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir warmed up wearing T-shirts with “No To Racism” written on them and then took a knee together with the match officials before their Champions Lea…