Gabe Rogers hit a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Northern Arizona to a 74-71 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday night.

GREELEY, Colo. — Devon Beitzel scored six of his 24 points in overtime as Northern Colorado defeated Northern Arizona 70-63 on Sunday.

Management of Bill Johnson’s Big Apple Restaurants, one of Arizona’s most iconic brand names, is being passed to the third generation of the Johnson family. Sherry Cameron, 47, granddaughter of founder Bill Johnson, has been named the new chief executive of the company, taking the reins from her mother, Dena Cameron, the eldest daughter of Bill Johnson. Dena became president of the company after Bill Johnson died in 1966 and led the company for more than 40 years. 

 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Travis Franklin had 22 points and six rebounds as Colorado State won its fourth straight, beating Northern Arizona 64-56 Sunday night.

FLAGSTAFF — Cameron Jones scored 27 points and Northern Arizona picked up its third straight win, topping Sacramento State 75-71 on Sunday.

MILWAUKEE — The ceremony was short. When Randy Johnson struck out Mike Cameron on a wicked slider at 7:17 p.m. CDT Tuesday to pass Roger Clemens for second place in major league history, players and coaches in the Diamondbacks’ dugout stood en masse and applauded, the D-Backs threw the ball around the horn and Mark Reynolds tossed it to a batboy for safekeeping.

Nick Hansen scored 17 points and Damian Lillard added 16 as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 87-62 Saturday night.

The 2012 season began eerily similar to ‘11 and ‘10 for Mountain View: A struggle. The Toros were pushed around by Desert Mountain’s offense during a 49-28 loss to the Wolves in Week 1. Desert Mountain both ran the ball with moderate success and got big plays from the Kyle Allen-Mark Andrews passing duo early on. Mountain View fought back in the middle two quarters but a defensive touchdown sealed the win for Desert Mountain in the fourth quarter.

Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men.

Earlier this week, Glendale Cactus coach Larry Fetkenhier said his team wasn’t intimidated by Saguaro.

Sarah Stevens set a school record and Tomas Navarro moved into third place in school history Friday in the hammer to kick off the 29th Sun Angel Track Classic at Sun Angel Stadium.

The major league free agency period begins today. Pardon the Diamondbacks as they stifle a yawn.

arriving in Boston, general manager Theo Epstein and chief aide Josh Byrnes acquired free agents David Ortiz, Bill Mueller, Mike Timlin and Kevin Millar for a total cost of $5.9 million.

October 30, 2004

Missed opportunities, made opportunities, late-game drama, special teams swings. A neighborhood rivalry.

Trading is a lot about contracts these days, which means top arms such as the Indians’ Kevin Millwood and the Marlins’ A.J. Burnett could be available as contenders look to beef up in the next several weeks.

MILWAUKEE - Catcher Miguel Montero did not know exactly what to do with the ball Randy Johnson used to pass Roger Clemens on the career strikeout list Tuesday, keep it or throw it around the horn as usual. He threw it.

Arizonans will have to forgive Idaho’s population for wandering around the Valley in a blue-and-orange haze this week. Boise State’s selection to play Monday in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale is the biggest thing in Idaho since the invention of french fries — seriously.

The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled PowerBlast soccer tournament is set for Nov. 9-11 at the Arizona State Student Recreation Center.

NEW YORK - Brad Halsey left New York as the unknown left-hander in the Randy Johnson deal. Halsey returned as the best rookie pitcher in the National League, and his seven shutout innings Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 7-0 victory over the New York Mets before 33,955 at Shea Stadium only strengthened his resume, which includes a victory over Roger Clemens, seven quality starts and a growing list of adjectives.

NEW YORK - Brad Halsey left New York as the unknown left-hander in the Randy Johnson deal. Halsey returned as the best rookie pitcher in the National League, and his seven shutout innings Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 7-0 victory over the New York Mets before 33,955 at Shea Stadium only strengthened his resume, which includes a victory over Roger Clemens, seven quality starts and a growing list of adjectives.

FLAGSTAFF - The Cardinals’ first preseason game didn’t answer any questions yet about who the team’s best pass catchers would be this season.