No. 20 USC pulls off fake punt after the Trojans' 3rd-string QB switches to punter's uniform number
No. 20 Southern California pulled off a remarkable fake punt against Northwestern on Friday night by sending out third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the same uniform number as the Trojans' punter. Wearing a No. 80 jersey, Huard came on the field with the punt team in the second quarter and completed a 10-yard pass to Tanook Hines. The first down extended the Trojans' second drive, which ended with a TD run by Jayden Maiava.
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Cunningham, Duren lead the Pistons past the Nets in an NBA Cup group opener
Cade Cunningham had 34 points and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-107 on Friday in an NBA Cup group opener. Cunningham was 13 for 18 from the field and made all six of his free throws to help lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record. Ausar Thompson had 14 points, and Caris Levert added 10 for the Pistons.
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![](/<div><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla shared Friday the heartbreaking news of his baby daughter's passing.</p><p>In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQxbOU7kuqn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram post</a>, Vesia said:</p><p><em>Our little angel we love you forever & you're with us always. </em></p><p><em>Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we're going through but we hold her in our hearts and cherish every second we had with her.</em></p><p><em>Thank you to the Dodgers for their understanding and support during this time. Our baseball family showed up for us and we wouldn't be able to do this without them. </em></p><p><em>Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support. We have seen ALL your messages, comments and posts. It's brought us so much comfort. </em></p><p><em>Lastly, we'd like to thank Cedars Sinai and all the medical staff who helped Kayla and Sterling. Every person we came across was truly so incredible.</em></p><p><em>With Love,</em><br><em>The Vesias</em></p><p>He shared a black and white picture of his daughter Sterling's hand on top of the couple's hands.</p><p>The cause of death was not immediately known.</p><p>Vesia had been away from the Dodgers since Oct. 23 when the <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dodgers-pitcher-alex-vesia-away-232523134.html" data-3p-content-referrer="https://abc7.com/post/dodgers-pitcher-alex-vesia-away-team-due-deeply-personal-family-matter-says/18063436" data-original-link="https://abc7.com/post/dodgers-pitcher-alex-vesia-away-team-due-deeply-personal-family-matter-says/18063436">team announced</a> Vesia and his wife were navigating a "deeply personal matter."</p><p>During the World Series, the Dodgers bullpen players were seen wearing the number "51" on their hats, which is Vesia's number. And in a great sign of solidarity, love and compassion, the Blue Jays players did the same.</p><p></p><div class="shortcode-container"><div class="inline-newsletter" data-width="630"></div></div></div>)
