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Eight Tigers sign letters of intent
EPHRATA — Eight Tiger student athletes signed their letters of intent to play at the college level next year, on F…
Betley leads Cal past NAIA Northwest University 86-61
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Betley had 14 points and nine rebounds to lead five California players scoring in double figures and the Golden Bears beat Northwest University 86-61 on Thursday as part of a multi-team …
Minnesota WR Bateman ends season early out of virus concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman decided Wednesday to end his season early out of concern over COVID-19, the day after the Gophers canceled their game against Wisconsin due to a rise i…
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
SOCCER
Last-place Schalke must overcome suspensions, injuries
BERLIN (AP) — Suspensions, injuries and the coronavirus, Schalke must be hoping it can get no worse.
LSU's Thomas scores 27 in collegiate debut
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in his collegiate debut, Darius Days set a career high with 24 points and LSU opened its season with a 94-81 victory over SIU Edwardsville on Thursday night.
Early turnovers just the start of dismal loss for Lions
DETROIT (AP) — The latest debacle for the Detroit Lions began early in their Thanksgiving matchup with Houston, when they turned the ball over three times in a span of eight offensive plays.
Huskers hoping to push back this time against physical Iowa
Nebraska knows what's coming whenever it plays Iowa. The hard part is stopping it.
Road to NFL for Jets' Castillo began with one repeated dream
NEW YORK (AP) — Sergio Castillo had the same dream a few times every year since sixth grade.
Vikings' Cook, Cardinals' Hopkins among best bets to score
We’re almost to the fantasy playoffs, so it’s more important than ever that we get the most bang for our buck in our lineups. These are my best bets to find the end zone in Week 12.
Smith, Washington in 1st after Thanksgiving win over Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Smith has Washington at least temporarily in first place in the NFC East after winning on Thanksgiving for the first time, two years after a planned holiday showing was wrecked by the q…
Simms, Clemson beat Purdue 81-70, win Space Coast Challenge
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — Aamir Simms scored 24 points, Nick Honor added 17 points and a career-high four steals and Clemson beat Purdue 81-70 on Thursday night to win the four-team Space Coast Challenge.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12
Two weeks remain in the fantasy regular season, making Week 12 an all-or-nothing proposition for owners scratching and clawing their way into the playoffs.
Reports: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple media outlets.
Scheierman leads South Dakota State past Utah State 83-59
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman had a career-high 23 points as South Dakota State defeated Utah State 83-59 on Thursday night in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 25 UNC meet in ACC headliner this week
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 12: