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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…
Carr, Gach help Minnesota rally, beat Boston College in OT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr scored nine of his 22 points in overtime, Both Gach had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Minnesota rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Boston College 85-80 on Tuesday night as par…
NFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19
The NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the rules already in place meant to slo…
First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number in the loss column is at “one.” The number of issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing after their first setback of the season is considerably higher.
Akin scores 16 to carry UMBC over Delaware 76-61
BALTIMORE (AP) — Daniel Akin came off the bench to tally 16 points to lead Maryland-Baltimore County to a 76-61 win over Delaware on Tuesday.
NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional
MIAMI (AP) — For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. Jackets are not.
Miller lifts Indiana State over Truman State 80-66
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Randy Miller Jr. came off the bench to score 19 points to carry Indiana State to an 80-66 win over Truman State on Tuesday.
Lazio advances in CL for 1st time in 20 years with 2-2 draw
ROME (AP) — Lazio advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League for the first time in 20 years after drawing 2-2 at home to 10-man Club Brugge on Tuesday.
Mike Schmidt recalls ovation Dick Allen got in Philly return
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies great Mike Schmidt was at Citizens Bank Park last September when the club retired the No. 15 worn by Dick Allen and spoke fondly, and forcefully, about the former Philadelphia slugger.
Giants, Vikings shed slow starts, move into playoff position
The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings are in position to pull off remarkable turnarounds.
Smith lifts Belmont past Tennessee State 79-64
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Smith scored 23 points and Nick Muszynski added 22 points as Belmont defeated Tennessee State 79-64 on Tuesday night.
Central Connecticut defeats Fairleigh Dickinson 94-87
TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Greg Outlaw had a career-high 21 points plus 10 rebounds as Central Connecticut beat Fairleigh Dickinson 94-87 on Tuesday night.
New Orleans beats Florida National 74-57
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Damion Rosser scored 22 points, Troy Green had 18 points and 12 rebounds and New Orleans beat Florida National 74-57 on Tuesday night.
Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings
For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Watson, Crutcher lift Dayton over Northern Kentucky 66-60
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Ibi Watson scored 19 points as Dayton defeated Northern Kentucky 66-60 on Tuesday night.
Clark scores 15 to carry La Salle past Lincoln (Pa) 80-62
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jack Clark registered 15 points and nine rebounds as La Salle got past Lincoln (Pa.) 80-62 on Tuesday.