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Jacks 5th grade basketball team earns third in state
QUINCY — The Quincy Jackrabbits fifth-grade team finished third in the state tournament in Spokane to conclude the…
Louisiana-Lafayette tops LSU-Alexandria 90-75
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Cedric Russell scored 19 points as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated LSU-Alexandria 90-75 on Tuesday night.
Popov header secures Europa League spot for Dynamo Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Denys Popov headed the only goal of the game as Dynamo Kyiv secured a spot in the Europa League knockout stage by beating Ferencvaros 1-0 in their last Champions League group game on Tuesday.
Dosunmu, balance help No. 6 Illinois beat No. 10 Duke 83-68
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu had 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds while sixth-ranked Illinois shot 58% to beat No. 10 Duke 83-68 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
No. 5 Kansas survives No. 8 Creighton after missed foul shot
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds remaining, then watched as Marcus Zegarowski missed the last of three free throws after fouling him with 1.1 seconds left, allowing fift…
RHP Wisler and Giants agree to $1.15 million, one-year deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Matt Wisler agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
Bean leads Utah St. past College of Idaho 90-64
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Justin Bean had 21 points as Utah State easily beat NAIA member College of Idaho 90-64 on Tuesday night.
Players walking off 'lays down a marker' in racism fight
Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find soccer — their working environment — remains infected with racism.
Browns right guard Teller placed on COVID-19 reserve list
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting right guard Wyatt Teller was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday, putting him in jeopardy of missing next Monday's home game against Baltimore.
Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann had strong words for his 22nd-ranked Buckeyes at halftime Tuesday night, and junior E.J. Liddell got his message.
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Lewis lifts VMI over Greensboro 100-65
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Myles Lewis recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds to carry VMI to a 100-65 win over Greensboro on Tuesday.
Pippen scores 23 to carry Kent St past Detroit Mercy 80-66
DETROIT (AP) — Danny Pippen had 23 points as Kent State defeated Detroit Mercy 80-66 on Tuesday night.
Maile gets deal with Brewers that pays $825,000 in majors
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Free agent catcher Luke Maile and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year contract Tuesday that pays an $825,000 salary while in the major leagues and a $275,000 salary in the minors.
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United loses 3-2 at Leipzig, knocked out of Champs League
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Manchester United was eliminated from the Champions League after a 3-2 loss at Leipzig on Tuesday, despite a late intervention and goal by Paul Pogba at a time the midfielder’s future at the…