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Mavs suffer loss in districts, conclude season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-4) fell 11-1 to the West Valley Rams Saturday, bringing an end to their …
UEFA gives soccer official life ban for racist behavior
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A club official from Azerbaijan was banned from soccer for life by UEFA on Thursday for “racist behavior” after posting comments on social media.
Dolphins optimistic Tua will face Jets despite sore thumb
MIAMI (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's sore thumb was better Thursday, and Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores expressed optimism his rookie quarterback will be able to play Sunday against the New York Jets.
MATCHDAY: Tottenham vs virus-depleted Ludogorets in Europa
A look at what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday:
Platini to AP: Maradona was the 'greatest football lover'
BRUSSELS (AP) — France great Michel Platini, one of Diego Maradona's fiercest rivals in the Italian league during the 1980s, calls him “the greatest football lover there was."
Move over St. Paul: Napoli stadium to be named for Maradona
Move over St. Paul and make way for Maradona.
Real Sociedad, Villarreal aim to stay contenders in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad and Villarreal face each other this weekend looking to continue their rare run for the Spanish league title.
Only half of EPL clubs allowed fans when restrictions eased
LONDON (AP) — Only half of the Premier League stadiums — mainly in London — will be allowed the return of some fans when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed next week, according to new government measures announce…
Naples' mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona
The mayor of Naples started the formal process to rename the San Paolo stadium for Diego Maradona on Thursday.
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:
No. 22 Auburn has chance to spoil No. 1 Tide's season again
Here are things to watch in Week 10 in the Southeastern Conference:
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
SOCCER
No. 15 Iowa State visits Texas eyeing Big 12 title game shot
Some things to watch in the Big 12 Conference, which is down to four games this weekend after No. 14 Oklahoma's game at West Virginia was postponed because of positive COVID tests and contact tracing for the Sooner…
Perkins leads Saint Louis over SIU-Edwardsville 89-52
Javonte Perkins had 22 points, Jordan Goodwin had a double-double and Saint Louis easily defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 89-52 in the season-opener on Wednesday night.
AP Sportlight
Nov. 27
College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas
The strangest anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games at arenas across the country.