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Basin teams compete in round of 12 at state
MOSES LAKE — Five teams from the Columbia Basin are competing in the state tournament this week, with three of tho…
Bills face Reich-coached Colts in 1st home playoff since '96
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Micah Hyde still remembers the pitch then-first-year Bills coach Sean McDermott delivered in helping convince the free agent safety to sign with Buffalo in 2017.
Rodgers feeling strong as surging Packers head into playoffs
The vibes from Aaron Rodgers are all positive heading into the postseason as he seeks the second Super Bowl berth that has eluded him for the last decade.
Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments.
Texas Rio Grande Valley tops St. Mary's (TX) 96-67
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — LaQuan Butler had a career-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including a career-best four 3's, and Texas Rio Grande Valley easily defeated St. Mary’s (TX) 96-67 on Thursday night.
Fitzgerald Jr. carries Tennessee St. over UT-Martin 74-62
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 21 points as Tennessee State beat UT Martin 74-62 on Thursday night.
All Wright: Senior leads CU to 79-72 win over No. 17 Oregon
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV wound up with a knot on the back of his neck from sliding into a courtside chair.
No. 8 Wisconsin outlasts Indiana 80-73 in double overtime
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Veterans and young players made crucial contributions to keep No. 8 Wisconsin near the top of the Big Ten standings.
Smith adds Maxwell Award to collection of postseason honors
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama added to his collection of postseason honors Thursday night, receiving the Maxwell Award as the college football player of the year.
Parma rehires D'Aversa as coach after firing Liverani
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Parma rehired former coach Roberto D’Aversa on Thursday to replace the fired Fabio Liverani.
Bishop lifts Montana St. past Northern Colorado 79-67
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Xavier Bishop tied his career high with 28 points as Montana State rallied in the second half to beat Northern Colorado 79-67 on Thursday night in its Big Sky opener.
Irving out for Nets, joins Durant in missing game vs 76ers
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving didn't play Thursday because of personal reasons, leaving the Brooklyn Nets without both of their superstars in their 122-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Aston Villa reports 'significant' virus outbreak
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa reported a “significant" coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground on Thursday, putting in jeopardy its scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool.
Teenage winger Amad Diallo completes move to Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of teenager Amad Diallo from Atalanta on Thursday, with the winger signing a contract until 2025 with the option of a further year.
Minor carries Merrimack past Sacred Heart 97-90 in OT
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Minor had a career-high 20 points plus 12 rebounds as Merrimack defeated Sacred Heart 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night in their season opener.
No. 8 Texas A&M women beat No. 10 Kentucky 77-60
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Nixon scored a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Texas A&M to a 77-60 win over No. 10 Kentucky on Thursday night.