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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…
Soccer players lay down 'marker' in fight against racism
Soccer players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find their sport remains infested with racism.
Harper scores 26 to lead No. 21 Rutgers past Syracuse, 79-69
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Faced with its first true test of the season, No. 21 Rutgers won with its nose to the grindstone in a workmanlike effort.
Loss leaves 49ers with no margin for error in playoff run
The way Josh Allen and Buffalo carved up San Francisco’s defense, the 49ers had almost no margin for error on offense if they wanted any chance to beat the Bills.
El-Amin leads Ball State past Northern Illinois 79-70 in OT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Ishmael El-Amin had 18 points as Ball State defeated Northern Illinois 79-70 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Kuhse scores 24 to lead Saint Mary's (Cal) past UTEP 73-61
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Kuhse had a career-high 24 points as Saint Mary’s beat UTEP 73-61 on Tuesday night.
AP source: NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on
NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. 13 after starting training camp on New Year's Day, a person with knowledge of the situatio…
Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17.5M,. 2-year deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17.5 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leade…
Rangers trade RHP Lance Lynn to White Sox
The Chicago White Sox acquired a big workhorse for their starting rotation.
Rhoden lifts Seton Hall past Wagner 78-45
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Ike Obiagu added 20 points with eight blocks as Seton Hall routed Wagner 78-45 on Tuesday.
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.