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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…
Tuesday Sports in Brief
NBA
Big Ten teams start sprint toward unusual football season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Now that the Big Ten has a rescheduled kickoff weekend, coaches and players can start the sprint to opening day.
San Diego State to play football next year in suburban LA
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State will play its football games during the spring and fall 2021 seasons at a suburban Los Angeles soccer stadium and will raze 70,000-seat SDCCU Stadium earlier than planned to expedit…
Memphis says it has 46 positive tests considered active
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis athletic department said Wednesday night that it has conducted over 3,500 COVID-19 tests and has had 81 positive results, with 46 being considered active.
Pac-12 football plans remain in holding pattern
The Pac-12 took a significant step toward joining the Big Ten in playing football in the fall, getting clearance to hold full-fledged practices from the states of California and Oregon.
NC State LB Acceus won't play due to medical reasons
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State senior linebacker Louis Acceus won’t play this season due to medical reasons.
DE Tyree Wilson eligible at Texas Tech after NCAA waiver
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sophomore defensive end Tyree Wilson has been granted an NCAA waiver that makes the former Texas A&M transfer immediately eligible to play for Texas Tech.
Oklahoma State to induct Thurman Thomas into Ring of Honor
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas will be the first inductee into the Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor.
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi
Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:
School leader: B1G football on hold until questions answered
The University of Wisconsin chancellor said Tuesday that Big Ten football will remain on hold until there are answers to questions about COVID-19 testing and tracing, along with possible long-term heart issues rela…
College Football Picks: AAC tries to plant flag in P5 turf
Last week was the Sun Belt's time to shine. This week, the American Athletic Conference gets its chance to plant its flag.
FAU still hoping to play Saturday despite virus outbreak
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Eleven people in the football program at Florida Atlantic University have tested positive for the coronavirus, but the Owls were still hoping to play their season opener Saturday against Geo…
Hokies' Fuente: Postponing Virginia game was 'right call'
Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said he takes the impact of the coronavirus pandemic personally and that he supports team medical experts who say it was the “exact right call” to postpone the Hokies' scheduled up…
Senator: Allowing college athletes NIL pay is 'huge mistake'
The fourth congressional hearing this year on how to allow college athletes to earn money from their names, images and likenesses came Tuesday with a stern warning from one senator.
Memphis says it has 46 positive tests considered active
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis athletic department said Wednesday night that it has conducted over 3,500 COVID-19 tests and has had 81 positive results, with 46 being considered active.