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Knights XC finds success while hosting SCAC meet
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights cross country team hosted a late season South Central Athletic Conference meet at R…
New Seattle NHL team to subsidize public transit for fans
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s expansion NHL franchise is trying to make it easier for fans to get to its games in the traffic-clogged city.
Illinois News Digest
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Illinois. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Chicago bureau at 312-781-0500 or [email protected]. A remind…
Roderick hot from long range, Ohio snaps Buffalo win streak
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ben Roderick scored a career-high 21 points. making six 3-pointers, and Ohio topped Buffalo 80-69 on Tuesday night, snapping the Bulls' four-game win streak.
NCAA, College World Series group awards $103,000 in grants
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Five baseball and softball programs in eastern Nebraska on Tuesday received a total of $103,000 in grants awarded by CWS of Omaha, Inc. and the NCAA.
Schneider earns first win of season, Devils beat Detroit 4-1
DETROIT (AP) — Cory Schneider finally won a game, but afterward, much of the discussion was about a couple third-period incidents involving New Jersey rookie Jack Hughes.
76ers' Simmons out at least 2 more weeks with back injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss at least two more weeks with nerve issues in his lower back.
Brewers counting on Keston Hiura for offensive production
PHOENIX (AP) — Keston Hiura gave Milwaukee a lift when he was called up in mid-season. His reward is more responsibility in a new-look Brewers offense.
Castonzo informs Colts he wants to continue playing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts say longtime left tackle Anthony Castonzo is expected to return next season after contemplating retirement for more than a month.
Sabonis scores 21 points to lead Pacers over Hornets, 119-80
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis and the Indiana Pacers took control early before blowing out the Charlotte Hornets.
Former coach pleads not guilty to sexual exploitation, abuse
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A former assistant basketball coach at Stonechild College on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he sexually abused a girl, starting when …
Tillery, Brewton lift Alcorn St. past Alabama St. 80-77
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Corey Tillery and Dominic Brewton scored 17 points apiece and Alcorn State held off Alabama State 80-77 on Monday night.
Ohio State's Day gets 3-year contract extension, salary bump
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Day, who led Ohio State to a 13-1 record and a College Football Playoff appearance in his first year as head coach, is being rewarded with a three-year contract extension and a raise, the…
LeBron's 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James sees a long, prosperous future ahead of Zion Williamson and the up-tempo New Orleans Pelicans.
Barcelona draws 1-1 at Napoli in Champions League 1st leg
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — On a night when Lionel Messi was expected to put on a show in the stadium that was once Diego Maradona’s, the Barcelona forward did relatively little in a 1-1 draw at Napoli in the first leg of…
Zibanejad scores in OT, Rangers beat rival Islanders 4-3
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — When the puck came to Mika Zibanejad in overtime, he knew what he wanted to do.