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Quincy standout ‘Duckie’ Workinger returns home to lead Vikings womens wrestling
MOSES LAKE — Shannon “Duckie” Workinger was named the new head coach of women’s wrestling at Big Bend Community Co…
Penn State trying to stay upbeat despite 0-2 start
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — There’s an unmarked grave somewhere along Penn State’s two outdoor practice fields.
Cat-Griz football game scheduled for March 27 in Missoula
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Cat-Griz football game in March? That's the plan.
Patterson, defense help Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 49-30
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jaret Patterson had 20 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo defense scored three TDs as the Bulls beat Northern Illinois 49-30 on Wednesday night.
Marshall to limit attendance for crash anniversary events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University will limit the number of people who can attend events that will mark the 50th anniversary of the worst disaster in U.S. sports history.
SEC midseason awards: Saban, Ojulari, Jones among ''winners'
A season of league-only games in the Southeastern Conference isn't for the meek — or the mediocre.
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Eleby, Eskridge help Western Michigan beat Akron 58-13
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kaleb Eleby passed for 262 yards and three touchdowns, including two to D'Wayne Eskridge, and Western Michigan cruised to a 58-13 win over Akron on Wednesday night in the season, and Mid-American…
Wisconsin-Purdue game off amid Badgers' coronavirus outbreak
Wisconsin has canceled Saturday's home game against Purdue, the second straight game the 10th-ranked Badgers have called off as COVID-19 cases within their team continue to rise.
GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who had widely been considered the Senate’s m…
Butler assistant coach retires amid COVID-19 concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Jeff Meyer is retiring after 41 seasons on the sideline, most recently at Butler, citing family considerations and COVID-19 concerns.
Peters throws 4 TD passes, Toledo beats Bowling Green 38-3
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Eli Peters threw four touchdown passes to lead Toledo over Bowling Green 38-3 on Wednesday night in the season and Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Swinney: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence traveling to Notre Dame
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said quarterback Trevor Lawrence will travel with the top-ranked Tigers for their game at No. 4 Notre Dame despite his being sidelined with the coronavirus.
Mississippi's Thomas airlifted to hospital after injury
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi freshman Damarcus Thomas was cleared for release after being airlifted to a Memphis hospital Monday following a practice injury.
The Latest: Arizona athletics cuts 21 full-time positions
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Crum leads Kent State over E. Michigan 27-23 in MAC opener
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum accounted for three touchdowns, leading Kent State to a 27-23 victory over Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night in the season and Mid-American Conference openers for both teams.