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Basin soccer roundup, Oct. 15-21
MOSES LAKE — The final week of Basin soccer is upon us, as teams battle for a spot in the postseason. See below ho…
ACC favorite Virginia to display more firepower this season
Virginia coach Tony Bennett loves it when he knows he can rely on the Cavaliers’ defense to win games.
Elzy takes over at Kentucky, cites Mitchell, other mentors
Kyra Elzy envisioned succeeding Matthew Mitchell as he “rode off into the sunset” of retirement.
Paul Hornung, a Hall of Fame running back who starred for Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers, has died at age 84.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Paul Hornung, a Hall of Fame running back who starred for Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers, has died at age 84.
Rutgers tries to end 2-game skid against winless Illinois
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano recalls the first time he met Illinois coach Lovie Smith.
Udonis Haslem returning to Heat for 18th season
MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem announced Friday that he’s returning for an 18th season with the Miami Heat, and left the door open for extending his career after that.
Georgetown to start season on campus without fans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown announced Friday it will start the season playing home games on campus without fans in attendance.
BC coach Jim Christian frontloads schedule with tough games
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jim Christian jumped at the challenge.
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah positive for coronavirus
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian soccer star and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Egyptian soccer association said on Twitter on Friday, on the eve of the game against Togo.
Miami Hurricanes expect to rebound after two losing seasons
MIAMI (AP) — Coach Jim Larranaga is coming off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1991-93, and he knows why.
Scottish soccer team gives gift of a party to Euro 2020
GENEVA (AP) — Back in a major soccer tournament for the first time since 1998, the Scottish national team
AP source: Heat hiring Caron Butler as assistant coach
MIAMI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Caron Butler is coming back to the Miami Heat, agreeing to begin his coaching career as an assistant on Erik Spoelstra’s staff.
Coach Hamilton, Florida State look to contend for ACC title
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Hamilton is known for taking on a fixer upper, rebuilding programs at Oklahoma State, Miami and now Florida State. He is in his 19th season at Florida State and enjoying sustained e…
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No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright apologized for running late for an interview because of a hiccup with one of his thrice-weekly COVID-19 tests. The Villanova coach’s mouth wasn’t nearly as mouth-watering as the roste…
Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe it's fitting a sizable portion of Pittsburgh's basketball schedule remains nebulous two weeks before the Panthers begin their third season under Jeff Capel.