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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…
William & Mary to cut seven sports in pandemic budget crunch
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — William and Mary says it will cut seven of its 23 intercollegiate sports at the end of the 2021 academic year because of budget constraints related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ewing hopes to carry on Thompson's legacy at Georgetown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing said Friday he will try to carry on the legacy of his former coach and lifelong mentor John Thompson, who died Sunday at age 78.
UAB sets Conference USA record with 19th straight home win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Spencer Brown rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown and UAB beat Central Arkansas 45-35 on Thursday night to set a Conference USA record with its 19th straight home victory.
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Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Stir-crazy in some cases after the dreary Summer of COVID-19, Americans headed into the Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health officials not to make the same mistakes they did ove…
TCU-SMU game postponed by COVID outbreak among Horned Frogs
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and SMU postponed their Sept. 11 game as TCU announced Friday a cluster of Horned Frogs players and team support staff tested positive for the coronavirus.
Two South Carolina receivers opt out, OL Rhodes opts back in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina receivers Randrecous Davis and OrTre Smith have chosen to skip the season because of concerns regarding the coronavirus.
Virus prompts Marshall to prohibit tailgating at home games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University is prohibiting tailgating at its home football games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona's Williams to pursue professional opportunities
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona sophomore guard Brandon Williams will explore professional opportunities and forego his remaining eligibility.
Longtime Cal football staffer Bud Turner dies at age 84
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Bud “Dog” Turner, who worked in various roles for the California football program for a half-century, has died. He was 84.
Aztecs extend Dutcher's contract 3 years through 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season.
Arizona's Williams to pursue professional opportunities
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona sophomore guard Brandon Williams will explore professional opportunities and forego his remaining eligibility.