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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…
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' struggling running game received a boost on Wednesday when James Conner was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Trubisky understands storyline with Bears set to face Watson
Mitchell Trubisky insisted it doesn't bother him that the 2017 draft remains such a hot topic in Chicago. The temperature is getting turned up a few degrees this week.
No. 2 Baylor wins delayed home opener 83-52 over SFA
WACO, Texas (AP) — Davion Mitchell and No. 2 Baylor came into this most unusual season ready for unexpected changes. The unbeaten Bears have responded well when they actually get a chance to play.
Washington picks up 1st win with 73-41 romp over Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Quade Green scored 18 points, Nate Pryor added 13 and Washington picked up its first win of the season with a 73-41 win over crosstown rival Seattle on Wednesday night.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' arm angles causing defenses fits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes grew up in baseball parks, tagging along with his big leaguer father and spending plenty of time on the diamond himself, often goofing around by slinging the ball sidearm and…
Balanced Arkansas tops Southern 79-44 to remain unbeaten
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Davonte Davis scored 14 points to lead six in double-figures and Arkansas remains undefeated with a 79-44 rout over Southern on Wednesday night.
Akinola, Mueller, Araujo debut for US vs El Savador
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Forwards Ayo Akinola and Chris Mueller were set to make their U.S. national team debuts in an exhibition against El Salvador on Wednesday night along with defender Julian Araujo.
James carries Jacksonville past Florida National 78-69
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dontarius James tied his career high with 23 points as Jacksonville defeated Florida National 78-69 on Wednesday night.
Madrid rivals complete last 16 in Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid came through tricky final group-stage games on Wednesday to complete the lineup for the Champions League knockout stage.
Titans insist they can clean up some of their defensive woes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vic
Wolfe lifts Lipscomb over SE Missouri 80-74 in OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jake Wolfe scored 21 of his a career-high 26 points as in the second half and overtime and Lipscomb topped Southeast Missouri 80-74 in OT on Wednesday night.
Brown's 18 points lead No. 13 Texas over Texas State 74-53
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For Texas freshman Greg Brown, every minute on the court, every shot and defensive matchup is a chance to grow into the player one of the program's biggest recruits in years is expected to be.
Vrankic lifts Santa Clara past Cal Poly 76-69
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Josip Vrankic scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Santa Clara overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Cal Poly 76-69 on Wednesday night.
Chiefs regain top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Steelers at No. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are No. 1 again.
Mueller scores twice, US routs El Salvador 6-0 in exhibition
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. soccer team ended a pandemic-shortened year with a blowout that raised confidence heading into a busy 2021 highlighted by the first eight World Cup qualifiers jammed into an 11…