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Huskies fall just short in overtime against Selah
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (2-4) played in another high-action game that went into overtime Tuesday against the…
Missing 14 players, Celtic held by Hibs to 1-1 in Scotland
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic was without 14 players for its Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian on Monday after defender Christopher Jullien tested positive for the coronavirus upon the squad’s return f…
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of year.
Kings hold off Pacers 127-122 with replay help
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield made a big 3-pointer moments after Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis had a basket taken away following a replay review, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Pacers 127-122 on Monday nigh…
Cyclones' freshman Foster to have surgery, out for season
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State freshman Xavier Foster will miss the rest of the season after electing to have surgery on his right foot, coach Steve Prohm announced Monday.
Key carries Indiana St. past Loyola of Chicago 76-71
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Tyreke Key had a season-high 31 points plus 10 rebounds as Indiana State narrowly defeated Loyola of Chicago 76-71 on Sunday night.
Texas Gov. Abbott lauds shift to mass vaccine sites
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state should be able to rapidly increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations by using new mass hubs for getting shots, but the effort is still limited by the su…
Stephens scores 31 to carry Lafayette past Bucknell 87-76
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — E.J. Stephens had a career-high 31 points as Lafayette topped Bucknell 87-76 on Sunday night.
Daniels lifts Prairie View past Texas Southern 71-67
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Jawaun Daniels had 21 points as Prairie View narrowly beat Texas Southern 71-67 on Monday night in the first Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup of the season for both teams.
Top-ranked Alabama beats No. 3 Ohio State 52-24 to win its sixth national championship under coach Nick Saban
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Top-ranked Alabama beats No. 3 Ohio State 52-24 to win its sixth national championship under coach Nick Saban.
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.