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Huskies victorious in first round of districts
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (18-3) came out victorious over the number four seeded Selah in the first round of t…
Falcons interview Hackett, Brady for head coaching job
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed a pair of offensive coordinators, Nathaniel Hackett of the Green Bay Packers and Joe Brady of the Carolina Panthers, for their head coaching job.
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck
In a league governed by a salary cap, finding productive players on low-cost rookie deals or bargained-based veterans can be the key to success in the NFL.
No. 19 Indiana women beat Penn State behind Holmes, Patberg
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 27 points, Ali Patberg added 24, and Grace Berger recorded her second triple-double of the season to help No. 19 Indiana beat Penn State 85-64 on Thursday night.
They love LA: Spurs snap Lakers 4-game winning streak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A trip to Los Angeles proved to be just what the San Antonio Spurs needed to snap out of an early-season slump.
Hillmon scores 35, No. 15 Michigan women eke past Nebraska
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon matched her career best with 35 points, Akienreh Johnson added two clutch free throws and No. 15 Michigan held off upset-minded Nebraska 64-62 Thursday night.
Williams triple-double leads Stanford past Washington 91-75
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Ziaire Williams picked up the second triple-double in Stanford program history, Jaiden Delaire scored 21 points and the Cardinal defeated Washington 91-75 Thursday night.
Canadiens approved for home games during pandemic
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens will be able to play home games despite the Quebec government’s imposition of a curfew aimed at curbing COVID-19 in the province.
King leads E. Kentucky past Jacksonville St. 69-66 in OT
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Tre King tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds and Eastern Kentucky scored the last six points in overtime to beat Jacksonville State 69-66 on Thursday night.
Jamal Adams among several stars savoring 1st playoff seasons
Jamal Adams yelled in celebration after Seattle qualified for the playoffs last month and lit up a victory cigar at the podium when the Seahawks clinched the division.
Bills list Diggs, Beasley questionable for playoff opener
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The playing status of the Bills’ two top receivers, Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley, is uncertain for Buffalo’s wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.
Top cornerbacks will play crucial role in championship game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the best cornerbacks in the nation, Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama, are going to have their hands full during Monday night's national championship game.
Panthers have now interviewed 11 candidates for GM opening
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have interviewed five more candidates for their vacant general manager position in the last two days, bringing the total number of front office executives interviewed to 11.
Kispert, Suggs lead top-ranked Gonzaga past rival BYU 86-69
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert scored 23 points as top-ranked Gonzaga beat rival BYU 86-69 on Thursday in a hastily scheduled game after both teams lost their original opponents to COVID-19 issues.
Evans, No. 2 Louisville women survive test at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — With his team on the verge of losing for the first time this season, Louisville coach Jeff Walz decided not to complicate the situation and instead revert to a strategy that has served him we…
MATCHDAY: Bayern plays Gladbach; Liverpool cup game in doubt
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Friday: