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O-Town Volleyball hosts annual 4th of July tourney
OTHELLO — The Othello Fourth of July volleyball tournament was held once again at Lions Park. The tourney, organiz…
No. 12 Georgia hosts Missouri in five-game SEC slate
Here are things to watch in Week 11 in the Southeastern Conference:
Alvarado sparks Georgia Tech in 75-64 win over Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jose Alvarado scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half and led Georgia Tech to a 75-64 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Chargers' Herbert looks to bounce back after rough stretch
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert is looking to show that his recent struggles are not a sign that opponents have figured out how to defend him. The good news is he's …
UNC-Wilmington tops St. Andrews Presbyterian 116-66
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Jake Boggs scored a career-high 25 points and Ty Gadsden added 22 as UNC Wilmington easily beat St. Andrews Presbyterian 116-66 on Wednesday night.
Giants, catcher Chadwick Tromp agree to 1-year deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chadwick Tromp and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a one-year deal Wednesday after the team declined to tender a contract to the rookie catcher from Aruba before last week's deadline.
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.