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‘A roller coaster of a season’
QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (6-8) fell to the Grandview Greyhounds 2-1 Tuesday in the 2A District 5 tournament, brin…
Sandra Scully, wife of Hall of Fame announcer, dies at 76
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Scully, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully, has died from complications of ALS. She was 76.
No. 20 DePaul women hit 13 3-pointers in win over Villanova
CHICAGO (AP) — Sonya Morris scored 22 points, Darrione Rogers had 21, Lexi Held added 18, and the trio combined for 12 3-pointers in No. 20 DePaul's 94-82 victory over Villanova on Monday.
Clayton scores 32 to lead Coppin St. past Delaware St. 86-78
BALTIMORE (AP) — DeJuan Clayton had a career-high 32 points as Coppin State got past Delaware State 86-78 on Monday night.
Steadman lifts Montana past Northern Colorado 56-54
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Michael Steadman tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds to carry Montana to a 56-54 win over Northern Colorado on Monday.
Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — A four-game winning streak at the end of the season wasn't enough to save Anthony Lynn's job with the Los Angeles Chargers.
ESPN using MegaCast treatment for Sunday's NFL playoff game
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN's broadcast of Sunday's NFL wild-card playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans will receive the MegaCast treatment for the first time.
Falden carries Winthrop over Charleston Southern 85-69
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charles Falden posted 14 points as Winthrop extended its season-opening win streak to eight games, beating Charleston Southern 85-69 on Monday.
Randle scores 28, Rivers' 3 helps Knicks beat Hawks 113-108
ATLANTA (AP) — Julius Randle scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Austin Rivers hit a huge 3-pointer and the New York Knicks kept up their strong start with a 113-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday n…
Baylor hires BYU's Jeff Grimes as new offensive coordinator
WACO, Texas (AP) — Jeff Grimes has been named offensive coordinator at Baylor after three seasons in the same position at BYU.
Curry scores 30 after career night, Warriors beat Kings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry followed up his career-high 62 points a night earlier with another 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the suddenly clicking Golden State Warriors past the Sacramen…
Seahawks flying a bit less on offense heading into playoffs
SEATTLE (AP) — Take away one 40-point outburst in early December and the general feeling is the Seattle Seahawks' offense that was flying earlier in the season is about to enter the playoffs in more of a slog.
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans know Deshaun Watson is the quarterback they need to lead them next year and beyond.
Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers
DeVonta Smith would be a Heisman Trophy winner unlike any other.
Rams defense is NFL's best, but offense required in playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense is undeniably the best in the NFL. Rookie coordinator Brandon Staley's group allowed the fewest points, total yards, yards passing, touchdown passes and first downs …
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings missed the playoffs by one game in a season with two losses by one point and two other one-score defeats.