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Eagles’ Xavier Ewing on to state after team takes district title
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles will be sending senior Xavier Ewing to the state tournament this weekend. Ewing e…
Gashed again: Dolphins still trying to shore up run defense
MIAMI (AP) — While the Miami Dolphins are much improved in the past 12 months, their run defense is still far from championship caliber, which might keep them out of the playoffs.
Saints QB Hill treating next games as 'big' for his career
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill intends to treat the next couple of games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule as if the trajectory of his career as an NFL quarterback is in the balance.
Bayern, Man City win to advance to Champions League last-16
After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the knockout rounds.
Gordon scores 23 to carry Nicholls St. over UC Davis 101-93
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Ty Gordon had 23 points as Nicholls State defeated UC Davis 101-93 on Wednesday night.
Remembering Diego Maradona: 'The world has lost a legend'
Tributes to Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at age 60:
All hands on defense: Jags alter practice to fill staff void
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Abry Jones, the longest-tenured player on Jacksonville’s roster, arrived at practice Wednesday with a visor on his head and a play-calling sheet in his hand.
Markusson carries Loyola Marymount over S. Utah 85-83
Freshman Jalin Anderson hit a short baseline jumper as time expired and Loyola Marymount gave new coach Stan Johnson a first win to remember, edging Southern Utah 85-83 in the season opener on Wednesday night.
Cole leads St. John’s past St. Peter’s on late 3-pointer
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Cowboys assistant Markus Paul dies day after medical event
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys strength coach Markus Paul died Wednesday, a day after being taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency at the team's facility. He was 54.
Mahomes vs. Brady spices up Thanksgiving holiday week
Andy Reid knows quarterbacks. So does Jon Gruden. And Sean Payton.
Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Remy Martin eclipsed 20 points for the 26th time in his Arizona State career Friday night and his team needed virtually every one of them to avoid an upset.
Sacramento St. tops Bethesda 101-57
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Teiano Hardee, Christian Terrell and Bryce Fowler scored 16 points apiece as Sacramento State routed Bethesda 101-57 on Wednesday night. Terrell also had 10 rebounds.
Sasakamoose, one of first Indigenous NHL players, dies at 86
PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan (AP) — Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the National Hockey League, has died after fighting COVID-19. He was 86.
What an offseason! Hawks bulk up big time in free agency
ATLANTA (AP) — Just like that, the Atlanta Hawks transformed themselves into a playoff contender.
Omouryi has big debut, No. 24 Rutgers beats Sacred Heart
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — No. 24 Rutgers opened up its most anticipated season in decades without its sixth man.