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Huskies name Learman as new head football coach
OTHELLO — The Othello School District Athletics announced Wednesday the hiring of Jerome Learman as the high schoo…
Fox, Rodman selected with the top picks in the NWSL draft
North Carolina defender-midfielder Emily Fox was the first player taken in the National Women's Soccer League draft Wednesday night, going to expansion team Racing Louisville.
James, Lakers rout OKC for franchise-record 7-0 road start
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-99 on Wednesday night for their franchise-record seventh straight road victory to start the season.
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It doesn't take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Cleveland Browns for the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dor…
Indiana, Purdue expect intensity of rivalry to remain strong
Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic enjoys hearing the boos every time he plays at Assembly Hall.
Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy.
Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teams’ upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup.
Porzingis set to return from knee injury vs. Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis is set to return for the Dallas Mavericks.
No. 15 Ohio St women snap Iowa's 42-game home winning streak
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Madison Greene had 20 points and a career-high six steals, Jacy Sheldon and Braxtin Miller each added 18 points and No. 15 Ohio State beat Iowa 84-82 in overtime on Wednesday to snap the Hawk…
Singleton leads New Mexico past Dixie State
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Saquan Singleton scored 17 points to lead New Mexico to a 72-63 win over Dixie State on Wednesday night.
AP source: Brooklyn Nets agree to 4-team deal for James Harden, acquiring 3-time scoring champion from Houston Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — AP source: Brooklyn Nets agree to 4-team deal for James Harden, acquiring 3-time scoring champion from Houston Rockets.
AP source: Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster 4-team deal
James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of the NBA's highest scorers.
Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches will be the decis…
McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mac McClung made a long jumper with 3 seconds left and No. 15 Texas Tech rallied to beat No. 4 Texas 79-77 on Wednesday night, ending the Longhorns' perfect start in the Big 12.
Rielly scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 5-4
TORONTO (AP) — Morgan Rielly scored at 3:24 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.
No. 2 Baylor heads to No. 15 Texas Tech for showdown
A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference: