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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 …
Viator leaving Louisiana-Monroe after 5 seasons as coach
MONROE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Monroe coach Matt Viator is leaving the program with one game left in what has been a winless season.
Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have played well enough lately to withstand not only the absence of record-setting quarterback Drew Brees, but even the types of mistakes that might cost a lesser team a ga…
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.
Connecticut pharmacists OK'd to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday cleared the way for pharmacists to administer any coronavirus vaccine authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration, expanding the number of providers allowed to dispense doses as…
East Carolina controls OT, beats UNC-Wilmington 88-78
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — J.J. Miles had a career-high 22 points and East Carolina outscored UNC Wilmington 15-5 in the extra period to earn an 88-78 win on Monday night.
The Latest: Wake Forest basketball won't play VMI on Dec. 21
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Stephen Curry wants to stay with Warriors rest of his career
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry wants to play until he's 40, perhaps even beyond. And he wants it to be with the Golden State Warriors the entire way.
Latest loss amplifies Seahawks maddening inconsistency
SEATTLE (AP) — As easy as it is to lump the Seattle Seahawks among the contenders to win the NFC, their performance on Sunday is yet another reminder why they could be more prone for an early playoff exit than any …
LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After LeBron James emerged from the longest season in NBA history with a fourth championship ring, he returned home and planned the first Christmas family vacation of his adult life.
NFL suspends Tart, Williams for stepping on opponents
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL on Monday suspended Titans defensive end Teair Tart and Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams for unnecessarily stepping on opponents last weekend.
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.
The Latest: Ole Miss at No. 5 Texas A&M postponed
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Owens scores 20 to carry UMBC past George Washington 92-81
BALTIMORE (AP) — L.J. Owens had 20 points as Maryland-Baltimore County topped George Washington 92-81 on Monday night.
Milano active for Bills vs. 49ers after coming off IR
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano is active for the Bills against the San Francisco 49ers after being removed from injured reserve.
Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell
DETROIT (AP) — No matter what happens for the rest of his tenure as Detroit's interim coach, Darrell Bevell has a memory he can treasure.