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Huskies defeat Cougars on senior night
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (8-5) defended their home field with a 2-0 win over the Warden Cougars (6-7) Thursda…
Georgia freshman guard Johnson declared eligible by NCAA
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia freshman guard K.D. Johnson, who was the top-rated prospect in coach Tom Crean's 2020 class, has been declared academically eligible.
West Ham squeezes past non-league Stockport 1-0 in FA Cup
STOCKPORT, England (AP) — West Ham staved off potential embarrassment in the FA Cup by scoring an 83rd-minute goal to see off non-league Stockport 1-0 in the third round on Monday.
Arizona stadium opens as mass vaccination site as cases soar
PHOENIX (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona reached another high Monday as the state with one of the worst diagnosis rates in the U.S. ramps up its vaccine efforts, including turning an NFL stadium into a r…
Morsell scores 19 as Maryland upsets No. 12 Illinois 66-63
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Darryl Morsell scored 19 points, Donta Scott added 16 and Maryland upset No. 12 Illinois 66-63 on Sunday.
Jackson-Davis, IU beat back Husker rally for 84-76 win
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rob Phinisee scored 18 points and Aljami Durham scored 17 and Indiana beat Nebraska 84-76 on Sunday.
Council IV lifts Wichita St. over Cincinnati 82-76
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Ricky Council IV had a season-high 23 points as Wichita State beat Cincinnati 82-76 on Sunday.
Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nervously sitting in front of a TV while secluded in his basement at home, coach Kevin Stefanski watched his Browns' shocking playoff win — the team's first in 26 years — like one of the team's man…
Jets interview Titans OC Smith, Saints DBs coach Glenn
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn on Monday for their head coaching vacancy.
POLL ALERT: Washington State earns first ranking in school history, coming in at No. 25 in women's Top 25
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Washington State earns first ranking in school history, coming in at No. 25 in women's Top 25.
In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured leg
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out a week with an injured left leg, the latest blow to a team that entered Monday with a 2-8 record.
Colorado tops Utah behind double-doubles by Schwartz, Walker
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — D’Shawn Schwartz had 15 points and 15 rebounds, McKinley Wright IV tied Colorado's career assists record and the Buffaloes rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Utah 65-58 on Monday.
Henry scores 16 to lead Bradley over Northern Iowa 75-73
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Ja’Shon Henry scored 16 points to carry Bradley to a 75-73 win over Northern Iowa on Monday night.
POLL ALERT: Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop Top 25; No. 25 UConn into poll for 1st time since reaching No. 18 in 2016-17
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop Top 25; No. 25 UConn into poll for 1st time since reaching No. 18 in 2016-17.
Radford, key backup on Indiana's basketball title team, dies
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Former Indiana star Wayne Radford, a prominent backup on the Hoosiers' 1976 unbeaten national championship team, has died. He was 64.
No. 1 Alabama faces No. 3 Ohio State for CFP championship
College Football Playoff national championship: No. 1 Alabama (12-0) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (7-0), Monday, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Miami Gardens, Florida.