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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…
Pearson, Small double up as Texas St. downs Appalachian St.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isiah Small and Nijal Pearson scored 23 points apiece as Texas State beat Appalachian State 85-68 in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
Jazz-Thunder postponed, NBA suspends season
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Utah's scheduled game at Oklahoma City was postponed Wednesday night and the NBA suspended its season a few minutes later after a Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mavs avoid 3-game skid with 113-97 win over Nuggets
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, like his players, heard about the NBA's decision to suspend the season while in the third quarter of their game against the Denver Nuggets.
Ingram sends FAU into C-USA quarters downing Old Dominion
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jailyn Ingram scored a season-high 22 points and Florida Atlantic defeated Old Dominion 66-56 in the Conference USA Conference Tournament first round on Wednesday night.
Randle scores 33, Knicks outlast Hawks 136-131 in overtime
ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Carter knew the end was coming.
Embiid returns to lead 76ers on night NBA suspends season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a sprained left shoulder, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in one of t…
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.
The Latest: NHL consulting with experts about season
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Jackson-Davis helps lead Indiana past Nebraska 89-64
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana freshman Trayce Jackson-Davis had a double double of 11 points and career-high 17 rebounds to help lead the Hoosiers to a 89-64 romp over Nebraska in the opening round of the Big Ten Tou…
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.
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.
NBA suspends season after player tests positive for virus
The NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions Wednesday night about the future of college basketball's March Madness and other pro spor…
Jacob, Daye, Osaghae power FIU past Rice 85-76 in C-USA
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Trejon Jacob scored 21 points and Antonio Daye Jr. 20 more as FIU eliminated Rice from the Conference USA tournament 85-76 on Wednesday night.
Georgia Southern beats Georgia St. 81-62 in Sun Belt tourney
ATLANTA (AP) — Quan Jackson had 19 points, Isaiah Crawley scored 15 points and grabbed 16 rebounds and No. 5 seed Georgia Southern beat fourth-seeded Georgia State 81-62 on Wednesday night in a Sun Belt Conference …
US Soccer apologizes for arguments in equal pay case
The U.S. Soccer Federation apologized Wednesday night after it made claims in court documents that women on its national team had lesser responsibilities and physical abilities than their male counterparts, an asse…