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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…
Paulicap lifts Manhattan by Fairfield 61-43 in MAAC tourney
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Pauly Paulicap tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds to carry Manhattan to a 61-43 win over Fairfield in the opening game of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday.
Texans sign K Fairbairn and TE Fells to contract extensions
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed free agents kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn and tight end Darren Fells to contract extensions.
Ivy League cancels tournaments; 2 other conferences bar fans
The Ivy League on Tuesday canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments and two other Division I conferences announced they will restrict fan access to their postseason games because of concerns about the s…
Kopech hits triple digits in return to mound for White Sox
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Kopech didn't have any trouble getting back up to speed after 18 months away from the mound.
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…
Cavs reward Bickerstaff with contract after strong start
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff's impressive start with the Cavaliers has been rewarded.
Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Champagnie felt snubbed after being left off the ACC's All-Freshman team.
Mourinho laments injuries as Leipzig beats Tottenham in CL
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — After watching Tottenham go meekly out of the Champions League with a 3-0 loss to Leipzig on Tuesday, Jose Mourinho said his injury-ravaged squad was “not even a team” any more.
UCF AD Danny White signs 5-year deal that tops $1M annually
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF athletic director Danny White has signed a five-year contract that will pay him more than $1 million annually.
Patriots get 4 compensatory draft picks, two in third round
NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots will have the maximum four compensatory picks in next month's NFL draft, including two in the third round, the highest possible round for such selections.
Ilicic scores 4 as Atalanta reaches Champions League QFs
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Newcomer Atalanta extended its remarkable Champions League run thanks to a record-breaking night by Josip Ilicic.
Leipzig beats Tottenham to reach Champions League quarters
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Marcel Sabitzer scored twice as Leipzig beat Tottenham 3-0 on Tuesday, sending the Champions League's youngest coach and club into the quarterfinals.
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.
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.
Mets' Conforto strains oblique muscle, opening day not clear
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Mets outfielder Michael Conforto strained an oblique muscle on his right side, and it's too early to determine whether he will be able to play in New York's opener against World Series …