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Cougars fall in three sets to Tri-Cities Prep
WARDEN — Despite a hard-fought match on the home court, the Warden Cougars (7-7) fell in three sets to Tri-Cities …
MLB minimum salary rises $7,000 next year to $570,500
NEW YORK (AP) — The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000.
Wentz, East-leading Eagles to face playoff-hungry Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before he ever soared — or, in the case of this season, sputtered — for the Eagles, quarterback Carson Wentz was connected to the Browns. They passed on the chance to draft him.
Seahawks stadium gets new name: Lumen Field
SEATTLE (AP) — The home stadium for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders has been renamed Lumen Field.
Washington Nationals moving Triple-A affiliate to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Washington Nationals are moving their Triple-A affiliate back to upstate New York after two years on the West Coast.
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?
Before the pandemic forced most schools to tear up their schedules, Marshall had an interesting September slate.
No. 21 Liberty looks for 9-0 start in trip to NC State
No. 21 Liberty (8-0) at North Carolina State (5-3), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ACC Regional Sports Networks)
Washington looks for 2-0 start hosting improved Arizona
SEATTLE (AP) — Jimmy Lake is determined as a head coach to play with a certain style that he believes creates a winning program.
This year's Big Ten title chase shows defense still matters
As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league’s top four teams.
Badgers, Wildcats meet with heavy Big Ten West ramifications
No. 10 Wisconsin understands just how important each game is in this pandemic-shortened season, particularly after the Badgers had two canceled.
The Latest: Lou Holtz tests positive for coronavirus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
No. 11 Oregon hosts UCLA and former coach Chip Kelly
UCLA (1-1, 1-1 Pac-12) at No. 11 Oregon (2-0, 2-0), Saturday at 3:30 EST (ESPN).
After 2 canceled games, Utah set to open against No. 20 USC
No. 20 USC (2-0, 2-0 Pac-12) at Utah (0-0, 0-0), Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EST (ESPN).
Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns
The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.
Oklahoma St., Oklahoma to meet in high-stakes Bedlam matchup
No. 14 Oklahoma State (5-1, 4-1 Big 12) at No. 18 Oklahoma (5-2, 4-2), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ABC).
Gophers going through growing pains, as Boilermakers up next
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After the 2019 season for Minnesota signaled a breakthrough for a long-middling program, coach P.J. Fleck has found himself in a seemingly unfamiliar situation in his fourth year.