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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…
Chinese Super League set to lose some of its overseas luster
Slaven Bilic's appointment as head coach of Beijing Guoan this week might be the exception rather than the rule when it comes to big-name soccer talent heading to China after Chinese Super League authorities moved …
Tom Brady's 11-5 Bucs at Alex Smith's 7-9 Washington in NFC
TAMPA BAY (11-5) at WASHINGTON (7-9)
Saban confirms discussions about postponing title game
Alabama coach Nick Saban acknowledged there were discussions about possibly moving the national championship game back because of COVID-19 issues.
Muszynski scores 26 to lead Belmont past SE Missouri 77-66
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Muszynski had a season-high 26 points as Belmont extended its monthlong winning streak to eight games, beating Southeast Missouri 77-66 on Thursday night.
Doncic nets 38 in near triple-double, Mavs top Nuggets in OT
DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic is always ready to take the big shot, but he isn’t afraid to pass to a teammate with the game on the line.
Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood went to talk to his team at halftime and saw exactly what he needed to see.
Sporting KC re-signs veteran midfielder Roger Espinoza
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City re-signed midfielder Roger Espinoza for a 12th season with the MLS club on Thursday.
No. 16 Ohio State women beat Illinois 78-55
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Aaliyah Patty added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 16 Ohio State won its first road game of the season with a 78-55 victory over Illinois on Thursday night.
Knicks re-sign Taj Gibson, reuniting veteran with Thibodeau
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks re-signed Taj Gibson on Thursday, reuniting the veteran forward with coach Tom Thibodeau.
Johnson lifts E. Illinois over Murray St. 74-68
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Marvin Johnson had 22 points as Eastern Illinois beat Murray State 74-68 on Thursday night.
Spurs stop Lakers' 4-game streak, win 2nd straight in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 118-109 on Thursday.
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.
Doncic nets 38 in near triple-double, Mavs top Nuggets in OT
DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic came within one rebound of his second straight triple-double, finishing with 38 points and 13 assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets 124-117 in overtime Thursday nigh…
Riley scores 22, UCLA beats short-handed Arizona St. in OT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Cody Riley scored eight of his career-high 22 points in overtime and UCLA outlasted a short-handed Arizona State 81-75 Thursday night.
Bonton scores 21, Washington State beats California 71-60
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Isaac Bonton made 7 of 11 shots and finished with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists to help Washington State beat California 71-60 on Thursday night.