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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…
Nats' Max Scherzer misses start due to fatigue on right side
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start against Miami because of fatigue on his right side.
Panthers sign QB Kyle Allen to 1-year contract extension
The Panthers have signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year contract extension.
NFL, union extend deadline for franchise tags to Monday
The deadline for applying franchise and transition tags to free agents has been moved from Thursday to Monday by the league and players' union.
NCAA punishes Siena for violations under coach Jimmy Patsos
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y (AP) — Siena College has been handed a three-year probation and a $5,000 fine for violations an NCAA investigation of the program found under former men's basketball coach Jimmy Patsos.
UEFA asking governments to ensure Euro 2020 goes ahead
LONDON (AP) — UEFA is asking governments across the continent to ensure the European Championship goes ahead in three months despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Matthews, Andersen lead Maple Leafs past Lightning 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of time to ponder their disastrous California road trip.
House asks comptroller general to study minor leagues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives by voice vote approved legislation Tuesday to have the comptroller general of the U.S. study baseball's minor leagues, which are trying to fend off a contraction propo…
Arsenal-City game called off with players in self-isolation
LONDON (AP) — Members of Arsenal's playing squad went into self-isolation in a coronavirus precautionary move, forcing the postponement of the Premier League game at Manchester City later Wednesday.
Big Ten tourney challenge gives Pitino, Gophers last chance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All those late-game lapses over the past month pushed Minnesota way off the NCAA Tournament bubble, forcing the Gophers to win five games in five days this week just to get in.
Celtics clinch playoff spot with 114-111 win over Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Smart’s leaning bank shot in the final minute gave the Celtics the lead after the team blew a 19-point advantage and Boston then held on for a 114-111 victory Tuesday night over the India…
Blazers snap 2-game skid with 121-105 win over the Suns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a much-needed 121-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
Andrews, Portland women NCAA bound, upset San Diego 64-63
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Haylee Andrews scored 18 points, including her second-straight game-winner in the final minute, and Portland captured the West Coast Conference automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first ti…
Back in game: NFL announces partnership with 2K Sports
Gamers have long hoped that 2K Sports would return to producing NFL video games. Those wishes will come true next year.
Creighton out to make better memory at Big East Tournament
Creighton is hoping for a change of fortune after crushing losses in its last two Big East Tournament openers and another late-season injury to a key player.
Hofstra returns to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2001
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Pemberton dreamed since he was 6 years old about playing in the NCAA Tournament.