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WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: May 21-29, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The final competitions for college athletes are underway as athletes move closer to the end of their …
76ers take Kentucky's Maxey with 21st pick in NBA draft
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers selected Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey with the 21st pick of the NBA draft Wednesday night, the first selection under the new regime led by president Daryl Morey.
Bucks select R.J. Hampton at No. 24, but may be trading him
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks selected guard R.J. Hampton with the 24th overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, though they may not be keeping him for very long.
Plitt, Huntley lead Ball State over Northern Illinois 31-25
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw a pair of touchdown passes, Caleb Huntley ran for 103 yards and Ball State beat Northern Illinois 31-25 on Wednesday night.
T-wolves take Edwards with top pick, agree to deal for Rubio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a year without consensus about the top NBA prospect, Anthony Edwards came with questions about focus and effort along with immense potential with and without the ball.
Blazers pick Isaiah Stewart out of Washington
The Trail Blazers selected Isaiah Stewart out of Washington with the 16th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.
Mavs take Arizona's Josh Green of Australia with 18th pick
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks want to get better defensively, and they believe Arizona guard Josh Green can help them do it.
Heat take Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick in NBA draft
MIAMI (AP) — Precious Achiuwa was the best player in the American Athletic Conference in his lone collegiate season. The Miami Heat hope that success can now translate to the NBA.
Thunder acquire 17th pick Pokusevski from Timberwolves
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder bolstered their frontcourt during the NBA draft on Wednesday night, acquiring Serbian forward Aleksej Pokusevski in a trade with Minnesota.
Spurs select Florida State guard Devin Vassell in NBA draft
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio took Florida State guard Devin Vassell with the No. 11 pick Wednesday night in the NBA draft.
Kings take Haliburton in NBA draft, add depth to backcourt
The Sacramento Kings selected Tyrese Haliburton with the 12th overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding depth to a backcourt that is almost certain to undergo significant changes.
Pelicans take Alabama's Lewis with 13th pick in NBA draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stan Van Gundy said he didn't have anything to do with the selection of New Orleans' pick in the first round of Wednesday night's NBA draft, but the Pelicans new coach can see Alabama guard Kira …
AP Sources: Ariza to Pistons, Horford to OKC, Rubio to Minn.
The Houston Rockets agreed to trade Trevor Ariza and the 16th pick in Wednesday night's NBA draft to the Detroit Pistons for a future first-round pick, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Celtics pick Vanderbilt guard Nesmith 14th in NBA draft
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics loaded up on backcourt depth in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, picking Vanderbilt shooting guard Aaron Nesmith and Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard in the first round.
Magic take North Carolina's Cole Anthony with 15th pick
Cole Anthony spent his lone year in college battling injuries and still put up big numbers. The Orlando Magic can’t wait to see what he’s capable of when fully healthy.
Israeli teenager Deni Avdija drafted by Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli teenager Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, giving them a versatile, playmaking forward with a still-developing g…