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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
Powell wins Big East player of year, McDermott top coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Myles Powell, who skipped a chance to play in the NBA to become the first member of his family to earn a college degree, was selected the Big East Conference player of the year after leading Seton H…
Marshall beats UTEP 86-78 in Conference USA tourney
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Taevion Kinsey had 26 points as sixth-seeded Marshall beat No. 11 seed UTEP 86-78 in the first round of the Conference USA Conference Tournament on Wednesday night.
Randle scores 33, Knicks outlast Hawks 136-131 in overtime
ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Carter knew the end was coming.
NCAA tournaments are on _ for now _ but mostly without fans
The NCAA basketball tournaments are on — for now — though the buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments will take place in mostly empty arenas.
CONMEBOL seeks suspension of World Cup qualifiers over virus
SAO PAULO (AP) — South America's soccer body CONMEBOL is asking FIFA to suspend the beginning of World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March due to fears with the spread of the coronavirus.
Soriano lifts Fordham over George Washington in A10 tourney
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Soriano tallied 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift Fordham to a 72-52 win over George Washington in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on Wednesday.
Northwestern St. downs Texas A&M-CC to advance in Southland
KATY, Texas (AP) — Chudier Bile came off the bench to score 17 points and Northwestern State beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 79-62 in the first round of the Southland Conference Tournament on Wednesday.
Idaho State wins first Big Sky Tournament game in 11 years
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Austin Smellie scored 16 points, Chier Maker had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Idaho State won its first Big Sky Conference Tournament game in 11 years with a 64-62 victory over Northern Arizona…
The Latest: ACC tourney preparing for games without fans
The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's affect on sports around the globe (all times EDT):
Adrian's error ushers Liverpool toward Champions League exit
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Anfield was rocking. Jurgen Klopp was beating his chest and punching the air. Another famous comeback was on for Liverpool in the Champions League.
Italian soccer club Juventus says defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for COVID-19
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Italian soccer club Juventus says defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for COVID-19.
Georgia tops Mississippi 81-63 in SEC Tournament opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rayshaun Hammonds knocked down his first of couple shots and kept firing to jump-start Georgia's impressive beginning to the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Kings stay hot, beat Senators 3-2 for seventh straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Frk scored the go-ahead-goal in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh stra…
Kane scores twice, Blackhawks skate past Sharks 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane scored twice, Alex DeBrincat had three assists and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Directors of hitting, pitching becoming more common
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs had data. Lots of data. On velocity, pitch shaping and mechanics. Swing path, bat speed and launch trajectory. Numbers on numbers on numbers.