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Bell throws four touchdowns as Eagles survives UNC rally
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (2-5) earned a much-needed win over the University of Northern Colorado Bea…
Slawson lifts Furman past Southern Wesleyan 89-49
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Slawson tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Furman to an 89-49 win over Southern Wesleyan on Wednesday night.
Ashley Joens leads No. 23 Iowa State women over TCU 91-68
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 33 points and had 11 rebounds to lead No. 23 Iowa State to a 91-68 victory over TCU on Wednesday night in a Big 12 Conference opener.
Strahm gets 1-year contract; Padres agree with 5 others
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres agreed to a $2.05 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Matt Strahm on Wednesday.
Walker, Koprivica lead Florida St.'s opening rout of UNF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — M.J. Walker scored 17 points and Balsa Koprivica added 13 as No. 22 Florida State opened its season with an 86-58 rout of North Florida on Wednesday.
Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins declined Wednesday to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons.
Petty leads Tide past Providence for 5th in Maui Invite
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 16 points and Jaden Shackelford added 15 and Alabama beat Providence 88-71 on Wednesday night.
Dodgers acquire reliever Corey Knebel from Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Corey Knebel from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.
Utah Valley tops Westminster (UT) 79-71
OREM, Utah (AP) — Le’Tre Darthard and Jamison Overton scored 16 points apiece as Utah Valley got past Westminster (UT) 79-71 on Wednesday night. Blaze Nield added 13 points, Fardaws Aimaq scored 12 and Trey Woodbur…
Mitchell leads Rhode Island past Seton Hall 76-63
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Makhi Mitchell recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry Rhode Island to a 76-63 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday night.
Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Millner-Criss lifts Middle Tennessee past Murray St. 78-61
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jo’Vontae Millner-Criss registered 19 points as Middle Tennessee beat Murray State 78-61 on Wednesday night.
No. 6 Mississippi State women roll over New Orleans, 106-51
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Center Jessika Carter had 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and added 10 rebounds in No. 6 Mississippi State’s 106-51 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night.
Wilson leads SIU Edwardsville past N. Illinois 73-53
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Sidney Wilson had a career-high 22 points as SIU Edwardsville easily defeated Northern Illinois 73-53 on Wednesday night.
Carter, No. 6 Mississippi State women rout New Orleans
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Nikki McCray-Penson told her players all week leading up to the game against New Orleans that their size would be the difference.
South Dakota St tops Iowa St for 2nd time in program history
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Noah Freidel scored 23 points, making five 3-pointers, Baylor Scheierman had 18 points, 10 rebounds and four steals, and South Dakota State beat Iowa State 71-68 on Wednesday night for the program…