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Basin Battle of the Boosters set for 6th year of event
EPHRATA — What is typically a highly anticipated rivalry called the ‘Battle of the Basin’ in most Quincy vs Ephrat…
Syracuse's Dolezaj finishes game after chipping tooth
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse senior forward Marek Dolezaj doesn’t pack a lot of muscle on his 6-foot-10 frame, but he’s tough as nails.
The Latest: Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Brady, Bucs
The Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST):
ESPN doubles down by expanding MegaCasts to NFL playoffs
ESPN's MegaCast treatment during the College Football Playoff is among their most ambitious productions during the year. The network is doubling down though by expanding it to the NFL playoffs.
Placer leads North Florida past Jacksonville 70-68
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jose Placer had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as North Florida held off Jacksonville 70-68 on Saturday night.
AP source: Former Washington QB Haskins to visit Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins will visit the Panthers on Monday.
Devils goalie Corey Crawford retires on eve of NHL season
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Corey Crawford, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups, retired Saturday less than three months after signing with the New Jersey Devils and less than a week before the start of …
Asadullah leads Lipscomb past Bellarmine 65-58
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ahsan Asadullah recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds to carry Lipscomb to a 65-58 win over Bellarmine on Saturday.
Kreuser carries North Dakota St. past Omaha 80-66
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Rocky Kreuser tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds to lift North Dakota State to an 80-66 win over Omaha on Saturday night.
Bucks beat Cavaliers 100-90 without injured Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-90 on Saturday night.
St. Hilaire leads New Orleans past Incarnate Word 86-64
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Derek St. Hilaire had a season-high 21 points as New Orleans routed Incarnate Word 86-64 on Saturday night.
UCLA completes desert sweep with 81-76 win over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA suffered a huge blow when Chris Smith went down with a torn ACL on New Year's Eve and is still trying to figure out how to play without its star guard.
Oklahoma State makes last 13 shots, beats Kansas State 70-54
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Isaac Likekele had 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 70-54 on Saturday night.
Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers opened the week with the best record in the NBA — and now face an uncertain future with a starting lineup fit for the preseason.
Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup
Straining to reach the high notes of an Adele ballad, Chorley's footballers have become the part-timers heard around the world as an incredible run in the FA Cup continues.
Phillies add bullpen depth with trade for Giants RHP Coonrod
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale.