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Vikings split doubleheader with Wenatchee Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (8-12) split their home doubleheader against Wenatchee Valley …
K-State to kick off season against Arkansas State
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman was visibly relieved when he settled down in front of a camera to discuss with reporters the Wildcats' season opener against Arkansas State this weekend.
Texas faces UTEP in tuneup before chasing Big 12 title
UTEP (1-0) at No. 14 Texas (0-0), Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (Longhorn Network).
Book's No. 10 Irish begin ACC title quest vs. Brice and Duke
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The last time quarterbacks Ian Book and Chase Brice shared the same football field, Brice got the last laugh on his way to a championship ring.
Georgia State quarterback cleared to play, no virus issues
ATLANTA (AP) — After initially being ruled out for the season with a coronavirus-related heart condition, Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo has been cleared to play.
Texas Tech, Wells deal with more than usual opener concerns
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Matt Wells admittedly has all of the normal “first-week concerns” he has every season going into an opening game.
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ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.
Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam’Ron Harris ran for 134 yards and scored twice to lead Miami to a 31-14 season-opening win over UAB Thursday night.
Eligibility waiver denied for Syracuse OL Chris Bleich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The NCAA has denied a transfer waiver seeking immediate eligibility for Syracuse offensive lineman Chris Bleich.
USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft.
List of college teams cut because of pandemic passes 230
NCAA and NAIA athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic through Sept. 10. This list has been updated with Minnesota (x-denotes school closure; y…
Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
Stanford LT Walker Little to opt out to prepare for draft
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford left tackle Walker Little will start preparing for the 2021 draft instead of playing a possible senior season.
Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.
Georgia State quarterback cleared to play, no virus issues
ATLANTA (AP) — After initially being ruled out for the season with a coronavirus-related heart condition, Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo has been cleared to play.