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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…
Vanderbilt women staying inside locker room during anthem
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt's women's basketball team has decided to stay inside its locker room during the national anthem this season to both mourn and commemorate racial injustice in the United States.
Black Players for Change group wins MLS Humanitarian award
Black Players for Change, a group formed by Major League Soccer players to confront racial injustice, has earned the league's Humanitarian of the Year award.
Sevilla beats Rennes 3-1 in Champions League
RENNES, France (AP) — Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice as Sevilla ended its Champions League group stage campaign with a 3-1 win over already eliminated Rennes on Tuesday.
Miami DB Al Blades reveals he has season-ending heart issue
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami defensive back Al Blades Jr. said Tuesday he will miss at least three months after being diagnosed with inflammation of the heart.
AP Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform
NEW YORK (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open to future reform and to prioritize opportunities for athletes when i…
CL game postponed after players walk off over alleged racism
PARIS (AP) — The Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Basaksehir was postponed when players walked off the field on Tuesday after alleging that fourth official Sebastian Coltescu of Romania used a …
The Latest: Nationals lay off 18 business-side employees
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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.
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…
South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones declares for NFL
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones is declaring for the NFL draft.
Josh Allen has Bills offense humming in third season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The way Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense is humming, the Bills appear better equipped to overcome the deficiencies in their two most recent one-and-done playoff exits.
United loses 3-2 at Leipzig, knocked out of Champs League
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Manchester United was eliminated from the Champions League after a 3-2 loss at Leipzig on Tuesday, despite a late intervention and goal by Paul Pogba at a time the midfielder’s future at the…
Group winner Chelsea draws 1-1 against Krasnodar
LONDON (AP) — A second-string Chelsea side was held 1-1 at home by Krasnodar in the Champions League on Tuesday, in a match where there was little at stake.
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.
The Latest: DePaul postpones Dec. 14 game against Villanova
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