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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
All hands on defense: Jags alter practice to fill staff void
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Abry Jones, the longest-tenured player on Jacksonville’s roster, arrived at practice Wednesday with a visor on his head and a play-calling sheet in his hand.
Markusson carries Loyola Marymount over S. Utah 85-83
Freshman Jalin Anderson hit a short baseline jumper as time expired and Loyola Marymount gave new coach Stan Johnson a first win to remember, edging Southern Utah 85-83 in the season opener on Wednesday night.
Cole leads St. John’s past St. Peter’s on late 3-pointer
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Cowboys assistant Markus Paul dies day after medical event
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys strength coach Markus Paul died Wednesday, a day after being taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency at the team's facility. He was 54.
Mahomes vs. Brady spices up Thanksgiving holiday week
Andy Reid knows quarterbacks. So does Jon Gruden. And Sean Payton.
Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Remy Martin eclipsed 20 points for the 26th time in his Arizona State career Friday night and his team needed virtually every one of them to avoid an upset.
Sacramento St. tops Bethesda 101-57
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Teiano Hardee, Christian Terrell and Bryce Fowler scored 16 points apiece as Sacramento State routed Bethesda 101-57 on Wednesday night. Terrell also had 10 rebounds.
Sasakamoose, one of first Indigenous NHL players, dies at 86
PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan (AP) — Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the National Hockey League, has died after fighting COVID-19. He was 86.
What an offseason! Hawks bulk up big time in free agency
ATLANTA (AP) — Just like that, the Atlanta Hawks transformed themselves into a playoff contender.
Omouryi has big debut, No. 24 Rutgers beats Sacred Heart
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — No. 24 Rutgers opened up its most anticipated season in decades without its sixth man.
Freshman Miles, O'Bannon help TCU beat Houston Baptist 69-45
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Freshman Mike Miles scored 13 points and Chuck O'Bannon had 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals to help TCU beat Houston Baptist 69-45 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both t…
Rams' Donald still fighting after 2 games without a tackle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald just played two consecutive football games without making a tackle for the first time in his life.
Atlético held again by Lokomotiv Moscow in Champions League
MADRID (AP) — On a night when Diego Simeone mourned the loss of former teammate and compatriot Diego Maradona, Atlético Madrid missed a chance to move closer to a spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League …
Jacksonville tops NAIA College of Coastal Georgia 99-57
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tyreese Davis had 19 points to lead five Jacksonville players in double figures as the Dolphins easily beat NAIA-member College of Coastal Georgia 99-57 on Wednesday night
Wright leads Colorado over South Dakota 84-61
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV scored 16 points in the first half and finished with 20 on 8-of-12 shooting to help Colorado open the season with an 84-61 win over South Dakota on Wednesday night in the L…