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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…
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.
The Latest: Baylor's Drew 'sad' about NCAA tourney fan ban
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Conforto won't speculate about returning in time for opener
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Sidelined by an oblique strain, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto would not speculate whether he could return for the March 26 opener against Washington.
Lucas hits late 3, Oregon State beats Utah 71-69 at Pac-12
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon State watched Alfonso Plummer pour in one 3-pointer after another on his way to the Pac-12's all-time record.
Marlins' Villar trying to get comfortable in center field
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Miami manager Don Mattingly believes Jonathan Villar's move to center field is progressing nicely.
Third case of COVID-19 diagnosed in elderly New Canaan man
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A look at some of the steps taken in Connecticut on Wednesday in an effort to contain the new coronavirus.
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…
Bucks' Antetokounmpo feared his injury was more serious
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges he initially feared the knee sprain that has caused him to miss his last two games might be a much more serious injury.
FAA grounds operator that ran flights for pro sports teams
DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials have grounded a charter operator that carried professional baseball and hockey teams, saying the company and its pilots weren’t authorized for the kind of commercial venture they ope…
Cheers! Streaking Flyers hope hot streak leads to Cup run
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kevin Hayes stepped behind the bar and prepared to make his first draft pick. The lager, the golden ale, the porter, wide varieties of delicious beers were lined up, but for Hayes the perfect pi…
WHO declares virus crisis a pandemic, U.S. stocks plunge
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic as U.S. stocks plunged into bear market territory and several American cities joined European coun…
Rangers suspend LHP Méndez for unauthorized medical care
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed left-hander Yohander Méndez on the suspended list for violating his contract by seeking unauthorized outside medical care.
Marin scores 19 to lead Southern Utah past Idaho in Big Sky
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Dre Marin posted 19 points as Southern Utah got past Idaho 75-69 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Wednesday.
Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they play in this week's Atlantic Coast Conference Tournamen…
The Latest: Only staff, limited family at NCAA Tourney games
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