SPORTS digest

YSU bowling takes third in Memorial

READING, PA.

Nikki Mendez finished sixth individually, and the Youngstown State bowling team earned another third-place trophy at the Bud Whitman Memorial on Sunday at Berks Lanes in Reading, Pa.

A day after going 4-1 and finishing third in Baker play, the Penguins went 3-2 on Sunday and placed third in total pinfall again in the opening weekend of the season.

Mendez, a sophomore, rode scores of 246 and 234 in the third and fourth games to finish sixth and earn a spot on the all-tournament team. She totaled 1,035 in YSU’s five matches for an average of 207. Freshman Emma Dockery placed ninth in her collegiate debut with an average of 203.8 and all five games above 180. Mackenzie Olesky finished 21st with a 194.2 average, and Rachel Darrow was 41st with a 178.8 average.

Youngstown State’s two losses came to tournament winner Delaware State and fifth-place finisher Adelphi.

LeBron tests ankle, questionable for opener

CLEVELAND

LeBron James tested his injured left ankle during a portion of practice Sunday, but it’s still not known if he’ll play in Cleveland’s season opener.

James has been slowed since spraining his ankle in practice on Sept. 27. The three-time NBA champion sat out the Cavaliers’ first three exhibition games before making his debut last week against Chicago. He played 30 minutes but may have aggravated his ankle while making a spin move in the loss.

James was held out of Friday’s preseason finale in Orlando to rest the ankle.

The Cavs open the regular season Tuesday in a highly anticipated matchup with their former point guard Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics.

Coach Tyronn Lue said James was on the floor to go over some plays Sunday before getting in a cardio workout and some treatment.James has been remarkably durable during his career and never missed an opener. Lue said it’s still too early to make a determination on whether he’ll face the Celtics.

“He’s got to see how it feels,” Lue said. “Getting treatment, work it the right way and see what happens.”

Kaepernick files grievance against NFL

NEW YORK

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem.

Kaepernick started a national conversation about political activism by athletes last season when he decided to sit, and then kneel, during the anthem to bring attention to mistreatment of African-Americans by police. Other players have continued the protests this season, prompting an angry response from President Donald Trump, who said players should be fired for not standing during the anthem.

Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers at the end of last season and remains a free agent despite a rash of injuries and poor play at the quarterback position.

Mark Geragos, one of Kaepernick’s attorneys, said in a statement posted on Twitter on Sunday that he filed the grievance “only after pursuing every possible avenue with all NFL teams and their executives.”

Nebraska hires new AD

LINCOLN, NEB.

Nebraska has hired Washington State athletic director Bill Moos to head its sports program.

University officials announced the pick on Sunday, less than four weeks after firing AD Shawn Eichorst. Eichorst was let go the day after the Cornhuskers football team lost to Northern Illinois at home. His replacement was named the day after Nebraska was routed in Lincoln by Ohio State.

Staff/wire report