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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…
Williams scores 22 to lift Akron over Kent St. 79-76
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Xeyrius Williams had 22 points and 12 rebounds as Akron edged past Kent State 79-76 on Friday night in the regular-season final for both teams.
Porzingis, Doncic lead Mavericks past Grizzlies 121-96
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-96 on Friday night.
Blues announcer became dilapidated. Now it’s a showpiece.
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Tom Calhoun was surprised when he showed up for a ribbon-cutting at his childhood home in Belleville and discovered that the red brick had been painted blue.
Marseille striker Benedetto wears swim cap after head injury
Marseille striker Dario Benedetto came off the field with blood pouring from a head wound, and went back on wearing a swimming cap in his side's 2-2 home draw against struggling Amiens on Friday.
Matthew Tkachuk sets up Flames in 3-2 victory over Coyotes
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau, T.J. Brodie and Mikael Backlund scored, Matthew Tkachuk assisted on all of the goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Friday night.
Bright-spot Fabbri scores and Red Wings 2-1 beat Blackhawks
DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi and
Chicago St plans to play in WAC tourney after cancellations
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago State plans to send its men's and women's basketball teams to Las Vegas for the WAC Tournament next week after canceling regular-season games because of concerns about the spread of the coron…
Carey, Pickett carry Siena over Monmouth 86-72
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Donald Carey had 18 points to lead five Siena players in double figures as the Saints stretched their win streak to nine games, defeating Monmouth 86-72 on Friday night. Jalen Pickett …
Nets pound Spurs 139-120 in Popovich's return to the bench
NEW YORK (AP) — Caris LeVert and the Nets treated Dr. J to a show in his first game in Brooklyn.
Gallinari scores 22, Thunder beat Knicks 126-103
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Donovan didn't see perfection. Instead, he saw progressive growth over the course of a game — in its most vital moments.
No. 1 South Carolina women beat Georgia in SEC quarterfinals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mikiah Herbert Harrigan had 16 points, Tyasha Harris added 15 and No. 1 South Carolina won its 24th straight game, beating Georgia 89-56 to start the SEC Tournament on Friday.
Roderick, Preston rally Ohio late in win over Miami (OH)
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Ben Roderick scored 13 points and his layup with 13 seconds left served as the game winner and Ohio beat Miami (OH) 67-65 on Friday.
Brodeur scores 22 to carry Penn past Cornell 78-64
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AJ Brodeur had 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Pennsylvania topped Cornell 78-64 on Friday night.
Georgia Tech closes season with 65-62 win at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Georgia Tech's finish, both at Clemson and to the season, was enough to move coach Josh Pastner to tears.
Merrill, Utah St. hold off Wyoming in MWC tourney semifinals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill had 27 points and seven assists, Neemias Queta scored 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, and No. 2 seed Utah State never trailed in its 89-82 win over Wyoming on Friday night in the Mountai…