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Oregon QB Moore concussed; USC suspends Stephens for hit

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Oregon announced Sunday that quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion in a late hit by linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter of the Ducks’ victory over Southern California on Saturday. Stephens, who was ejected from the game for targeting, was suspended for one game by USC earlier Sunday for the hit and his celebration afterward. “Dante sustained a concussion in last night’s game but fortunately his MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said in a statement. “Every concussion is ...

Haliburton eager for his return from Achilles injury

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INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton walked into the interview room Monday dressed in the Indiana Pacers’ retro pinstripe uniform, clapped his hands and propped one colorful shoe on top of the table next to the microphone. It was his way of telling everyone, he’s back and better than ...

SPORTS SHORTS: West Marshall withstands Pleasantville, 45-42

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PLEASANTVILLE — The West Marshall football team held off Pleasantville’s comeback for a 45-42 triumph in Friday’s Class 1A District 7 slugfest. Quarterback Blayk Hart ran for 218 yards and four touchdowns and threw a 61-yard touchdown to Wilson Buckley to help the visiting Trojans (3-2, ...

Court injunction clears path for Lipsey to rejoin ISU

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AMES — Tamin Lipsey has been added to Iowa State’s roster after being granted an injunction for another year of eligibility last week. Iowa State announced Lipsey’s return on Monday with a social media post showing his No. 3 jersey hanging in his locker. Lipsey went undrafted in the ...

Fever face must-win Game 2 at home

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The Fever are used to playing road games that often feel like they’re at Gainbridge Fieldhouse or at least a neutral facility of the team’s strong national following. That wasn’t the case Sunday when Indiana took the Las Vegas court in the face of a hostile crowd that even booed Caitlin ...

Bobcats buzz past Riverhawks

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Getting stung by a bee is not traditionally considered to be good luck, but some spiritual beliefs view it as a wake-up call, a sharp jolt before a positive change, or a sign to pay closer attention to life’s direction. Marshalltown senior Kaelyn Coleman thought it was just her luck, but ...