Sports
Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.
Rage bats come alive in weekend tourney semifinal run
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (5-5-1) took a step forward over the weekend after making a run to the semifi…
Grizzlies take Mississippi State's Woodard in NBA draft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies took Mississippi State forward Robert Woodard II with the 40th pick in the NBA draft.
Seidler takes control of Padres after Fowler steps down
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ron Fowler has stepped down as executive chairman of the San Diego Padres and lead investor Peter Seidler has been approved by fellow Major League Baseball owners to take over control of the team a…
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Crum passes for 3 TDs, runs for 2; Kent St keeps Wagon Wheel
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two more, Marquez Cooper added three scores on the ground and Kent State used a big third quarter to beat Akron 69-35 on Tuesday night to ret…
T-wolves take Edwards with top pick, agree to deal for Rubio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a year without consensus about the top NBA prospect, Anthony Edwards came with questions about focus and effort along with immense potential with and without the ball.
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams
There is a growing look of mediocrity in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference's standings.
Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deni Avdija became the highest-drafted player from Israel in NBA history by going No. 9 overall to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night — a year after the team made Rui Hachimura the first pl…
Pelicans take Alabama's Lewis with 13th pick in NBA draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stan Van Gundy said he didn't have anything to do with the selection of New Orleans' pick in the first round of Wednesday night's NBA draft, but the Pelicans new coach can see Alabama guard Kira …
No. 17 Iowa State's tight ends living up to preseason hype
Charlie Kolar is a witty guy who in an eight-minute interview Tuesday dropped in mentions of his golf game, his fire safety class and the importance of a player's cleats when the weather turns bad.
Hawks land USC C Okongwu with sixth pick n the NBA draft
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks need to bulk up at the defensive end. They're counting on Onyeka Okongwu to become one of their stoppers.
Auburn lands Top 5 recruit, prep forward Jabari Smith
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn has landed the highest rated recruit in program history, five-star power forward Jabari Smith.
No. 25 Tulsa looks to keep momentum against Tulane
Tulsa isn’t flying under the radar anymore.
Women's hoops coaches find creative ways to fill schedules
Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz knows it's likely games will be scrapped at the last minute this season because of the coronavirus.
Foden wins over Southgate again with first England goals
LONDON (AP) — Sent home by Gareth Southgate in disgrace three months ago, Phil Foden is back in the England manager's affections again.
Illini, Huskers hope to add to positive vibes after 1st wins
A couple teams trying to establish some mojo meet when Nebraska hosts Illinois on Saturday.