Orlando City, Columbus advance to MLS Eastern semifinals

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Benji Michel scored in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send Orlando City into the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals with a wild 1-1 (6-5) victory over NYCFC on Saturday.

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Columbus beats New York 3-2 to reach Eastern semifinals

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pedros Santos, Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals.

No. 8 BYU routs overmatched North Alabama to improve to 9-0

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU relied on efficient offense to demolish another overmatched opponent.

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White, Austin send Memphis to 56-14 win over Lumberjacks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Brady White became Memphis' all-time passing touchdown leader, Calvin Austin III broke open the game with a 64-yard punt return and the Tigers defeated Stephen F. Austin 56-14 on Saturday.

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Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19

STERLING, Va. (AP) — Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.

Chicago's Wrigley Field granted top historic landmark status

CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field, the 106-year-old baseball shrine that's the Chicago Cubs' home, has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — LaTonya Story is every retailer’s worst fear.

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Darren Taylor, who coached the Post Falls-based Prairie Cardinals in the 1990s and early 2000s, has been named the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen's class AA American Legion baseball head coach.

With no fans allowed in the stands, SHS turns to livestreaming

With fans and parents not allowed inside Les Rogers Court for the Sandpoint girls basketball season opener, the school was able to find a way to livestream the varsity, JV and JV II games on their Facebook page, and will continue to do it throughout the winter.

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Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.

After upheaval, Cal visits Oregon State on Saturday

California played a much-needed impromptu game last week, but the outcome wasn’t what the Golden Bears had hoped. Little has gone the team's way this season.

Leal, Mukhtar, McCarty score; Nashville wins playoff debut

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Randall Leal and Hany Mukhtar scored 10 minutes apart in the first half and Nashville beat Inter Miami 3-0 on Friday night in an all-expansion play-in round game.

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeks control of East vs. App State

Appalachian State (6-1, 4-0 Sun Belt) at No. 15 Coastal Carolina (7-0, 5-0), Saturday at noon EST (ESPN2).

American star Gio Reyna extends Dortmund contract to 2025

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — American youngster Gio Reyna has extended his contract with German team Borussia Dortmund.

Defensive boost could be tipping point in Seahawks season

SEATTLE (AP) — On the night before the game that may be a tipping point in their season, the Seattle Seahawks' defense held a meeting of accountability.