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Mavs’ Jeremiah Baker turns setbacks into opportunity
MOSES LAKE — Long before signing his letter of intent to play football for Pacific Northwest Christian College on …
MATCHDAY: Man United, PSG, Leipzig chase 2 CL last-16 spots
A look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Tuesday:
Fred Akers, Texas coach who flirted with glory, dies at 82
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fred Akers followed a coaching giant at Texas and came agonizingly close to glory himself with two undefeated seasons before his national title hopes ended in the Cotton Bowl.
Rams' offense finally steps up in Arizona, keeps LA rolling
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everybody around the Rams realizes Los Angeles' superb defense has been much better than its inconsistent offense for most of their successful season.
Fiorentina salvages draw with Genoa on last kick of the game
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Nikola Milenkovic scored with the last kick of the game as Fiorentina salvaged a 1-1 draw with Genoa in a battle between two relegation-threatened Serie A teams on Monday.
Marks lifts Hartford past Fairfield 67-54
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hunter Marks had 10 points and 11 rebounds to carry Hartford to a 67-54 win over Fairfield on Monday night.
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NCAA stands firm on findings against Louisville in response
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA is standing by its charges of rules violations by Louisville, including holding the school being responsible for the conduct of sportswear supplier Adidas.
Heat on Nagy intensifies with Bears on 6-game losing streak
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Nagy helped make football fun again in Chicago and created a buzz in the city as the Bears rolled to the NFC North championship in his first season as their coach.
Williams, Young lift Charlotte past SC State 78-40
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brice Williams had 14 points to lead five Charlotte players in double figures as the 49ers easily defeated South Carolina State 78-40 on Monday night.
Official: Trump to attend the Army-Navy game at West Point
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend this weekend's Army-Navy football game in New York, the U.S. Naval Academy's athletic director said Monday.
Right time, right fit: Chris Young home as new Rangers GM
Chris Young vividly remembers sitting in a visiting clubhouse on a road trip as a rookie pitcher for the Texas Rangers and peppering Jon Daniels with various questions.
South Dakota State earns first ranking in 11 years
South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston was surprised that his team hadn’t been in the poll for the last 11 years.
FAU holds on for 79-77 win over North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Karlis Silins had 19 points, one of five Florida Atlantic players in double figures, and the Owls held off North Florida for a 79-77 win on Monday night.
Brown leads The Citadel over Columbia International 96-57
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hayden Brown had a career-high 31 points plus 21 rebounds as The Citadel easily defeated Columbia International 96-57 on Monday night.
Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season Sunday.