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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…
Lake stays mum on Washington's starting QB ahead of opener
SEATTLE (AP) — This much is clear about Jimmy Lake’s debut as the head coach at Washington, he’s not going to share any information about who his starting quarterback will be ahead of Saturday’s opener at Californi…
California men's basketball team cleared to resume practice
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The California men’s basketball team returned to the practice floor Sunday, five days after an announcement that workouts were suspended because a player tested positive for the coronavirus.
Tuberville, Jones fight for Senate seat in Alabama
GARDENDALE, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, often called the Senate’s most endangered Democrat, will try to pull off another Deep South win Tuesday as former college football coach Tommy Tuberville tries to recap…
AP VoteCast: Voters split on virus, economy, even football
WASHINGTON (AP) — As they chose a leader in a time of turmoil, supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden found little common ground on the top crises facing the nation.
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North Dakota consensus No. 1 in preseason NCAA hockey poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — North Dakota is the consensus No. 1 team in college hockey with the sport set to restart after an eight-month pause due to the pandemic.
Washington State names de Laura as starting QB for opener
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Jayden de Laura has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State when the Cougars open their season at Oregon State on Saturday, first-year coach Nick Rolovich said.
Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing season won't include safety Paris Ford.
Problem for No. 1 Clemson is defensive breakdowns, not QB
Clemson has proven its got a capable young replacement for Heisman Trophy contender Trevor Lawrence. The top-ranked Tigers, though, are still searching for consistent answers for a banged-up, depleted defense that …
No timetable available for winter, spring sports at UMaine
ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System said no determination has been made about winter and spring sports competitions, and no timetable is available about when those decisions could be made.
Strong defense playing key role in No. 13 Hoosiers ascent
Indiana coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spent countless hours during the unexpectedly long, uncertain offseason looking for an edge.
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.
Iowa's Smith-Marsette arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Sunday and will be suspended for next weekend's home game against Michigan State.
Billy Tubbs, former Oklahoma basketball coach, dies at 85
Billy Tubbs, the colorful coach with the high-octane system known as Billy Ball who brought Oklahoma basketball to prominence in the 1980s, died Sunday. He was 85.
STAT WATCH: Midshipmen's ground game not what it used to be
Navy’s triple-option offense is sputtering for the first time in a long time.