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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
Unemployment overpayments create new headaches for Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As the state distributed billions in unemployment compensation during the pandemic, some errors led to overpayments that created headaches for laid-off Ohioans already feeling the stress of lo…
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No. 25 Wisconsin at No. 19 Iowa in Big Ten's premier game
Things to watch during the eighth week of play in the Big Ten Conference:
No. 12 Georgia vs Mizzou has different look from month ago
The game between No. 12 Georgia and Missouri that will take place Saturday at Faurot Field probably won't look a whole lot like the one the Bulldogs and Tigers would have played if they met a few weeks ago.
Waller provides Raiders cheat code against blitz
When the New York Jets kept sending blitzes at Derek Carr, the Las Vegas quarterback kept looking Darren Waller's way.
Big 12 tries to wrap regular season with 3 makeup games
Some things to watch in the Big 12 on Saturday, when three conference games are scheduled to make up earlier postponements because of virus issues. No. 10 Iowa State has completed its regular season and can start p…
MLB plays hardball _ and deals blow to baseball heartland
Minor league baseball hasn't been able to take the field in more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are already in. No surprise for the defending Super Bowl champions.
Paolo Rossi, who led Italy to 1982 World Cup, dies at 64
ROME (AP) — Paolo Rossi, who led Italy to the 1982 World Cup title and later worked as a soccer commentator in his home country, has died. He was 64.
No. 9 Miami at No. 20 North Carolina headline ACC weekend
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 14:
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.