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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…
Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Khris Middleton added 23 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled past the Detroit Pistons 130-115 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Buckeyes' Sermon breaks out ahead of national title game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — During the first four games of Ohio State's pandemic-shortened season, transfer running back Trey Sermon was easy to overlook on a team full of big names and future NFL draft picks.
Seahawks' Jamal Adams says no question he'll play vs. Rams
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Jamal Adams said Wednesday there’s no question he’ll play in his first career playoff game Saturday despite a shoulder injury.
Study: Women, minorities make small gains in FBS leadership
A diversity study finds increasing numbers of women and people of color in leadership positions at the Football Bowl Subdivision level of college athletics for 2020, though not enough to overcome a significant “und…
Hield's 4-point play helps Kings hold off Bulls, 128-124
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield converted a four-point play with 38 seconds left to make up for a horrible shooting night, and the Sacramento Kings held off the Chicago Bulls 128-124 on Wednesday.
LeBron, Marquette, Bucks react to ruling in Kenosha shooting
LeBron James called a prosecutor's decision not to file charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in Wisconsin this summer a “blow to the heart and to the gut.”
Wilson knows challenge, and headache, Rams present Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Patience can be difficult when at times earlier this season racking up yards and scoring points came so easily for Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks.
Bills' wealth of depth at receiver making opponents pay
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills have such a wealth of depth at receiver, Stefon Diggs found himself playing the role of traffic controller for quarterback Josh Allen last weekend.
Sy scores 13 to lead balanced Ole Miss past Auburn 72-61
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Khadin Sy scored a season-high 13 points, Romello White and Luis Rodriguez each added 12, and Mississippi never trailed in its 72-61 win over Auburn on Wednesday night.
Harris scores 18 to carry Butler over Georgetown 63-55
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Harris posted 18 points as Butler got past Georgetown 63-55 on Wednesday night.
Father-daughter coaching matchup believed to be a D-I first
NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Magarity has coached over 1,000 games in his 40-plus years in men's and women's basketball. None have been like the two games he has this weekend when Army faces Holy Cross.
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear
Alabama star receiver Jaylen Waddle has returned to practice. Now the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State?
Grimes, No. 11 Houston rally for 70-63 win over Wichita St
HOUSTON (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as No. 11 Houston rallied for a 70-63 win over Wichita State on Wednesday night.
No. 7 Creighton routs Seton Hall 89-53, Jefferson scores 19
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton came into its game against Seton Hall off three wins by a total of nine points, and the history between the teams suggested another close contest Wednesday night.
Lawson scores 30, leads South Carolina over Texas A&M 78-54
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AJ Lawson scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in the second half as South Carolina pulled away and beat Texas A&M 78-54 on Wednesday night in the Gamecocks' Southeastern Conference opener.