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Basin soccer roundup, April 23-30
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season nears it’s close for boys soccer, several teams are making their final pushes f…
Rough road: Playing during pandemic means 'long days' in NBA
When Washington coach Scott Brooks was a player and would ask coaches about their profession, the response was always the same: It is a lonely job.
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend
Let's just say Gabriele D’Annunzio isn't on board with the new fashion trend for college basketball coaches.
Kentucky basketball walk-on, pitcher Ben Jordan dies at 22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says Ben Jordan, a right-handed pitcher who played last season on the men’s basketball team because of a shortage of players, has died. He was 22 years old.
Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011, he figured he'd be a short-timer.
USC thwarts UC Riverside's upset claim with 67-62 win in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 20 points with 11 rebounds and Isaiah Mobley scored 16 with 12 and Southern California escaped an upset bid by UC Riverside, beating the Highlanders 67-62 in overtime on Tuesda…
Embiid scores 45, Mathias wins it for 76ers in OT on 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pick a position, Joel Embiid got to the basket at will and continued to stir early-season MVP hype. Dakota Mathias needed only one open look to squeeze his way into Embiid's personal highlight r…
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fresh off a national title with Alabama, Steve Sarkisian plans big changes to Texas' football program.
Grady scores 21 to carry Davidson over Saint Joseph's 80-66
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Kellan Grady had 21 points as Davidson topped Saint Joseph’s 80-66 on Tuesday night.
Fabinho: Resurgent United not Liverpool's only title rival
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool midfielder Fabinho believes new Premier League leader Manchester United is just one of four potential title rivals this season.
Christon lifts Grambling past Alcorn St. 79-74
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Cameron Christon tied his career high with 24 points as Grambling narrowly defeated Alcorn State 79-74 on Tuesday night.
Cuomo pitches rapid testing to open restaurants, theaters
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he wants to start opening restaurants, theaters and offices by launching rapid testing sites in New York City and eventually at hundreds of new sites in …
Johnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumors
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins have weighed in on reports that Deshaun Watson is unhappy and wants to be traded by the Houston Texans.
RB Markese Stepp lands at Nebraska after transfer from USC
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Running back Markese Stepp has transferred from Southern California to Nebraska, strengthening an area of need for the Cornhuskers following the departures of Dedrick Mills and Wan'Dale Robinso…
Extra wild-card games lead to diluted ratings for NFL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two additional games on wild-card weekend resulted in somewhat diluted ratings for the NFL.
Seahawks fire offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday following a season in which the team set several offensive records but coach Pete Carroll had clear issues with …