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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…
Altuve booed, nicked by pitch in spring debut for Astros
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — José Altuve insisted he tuned out the hecklers. He couldn't avoid a pitch that grazed him.
Michigan State hires Els, Peagler to football staff
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Ross Els as special teams coordinator and William Peagler as running backs coach.
Pecora's Perseverance: Inside a singular wrestling dynasty
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — In the fall of 1976, Pat Pecora packed what he could into a $150 car bought from a family friend and made the hour-long drive east from the Pittsburgh surburbs into the western Pennsylvania hi…
POLL ALERT: South Carolina still No. 1 in women's Top 25 in week that saw 7 ranked teams fall to unranked opponents
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: South Carolina still No. 1 in women's Top 25 in week that saw 7 ranked teams fall to unranked opponents.
NC Central beats Howard 80-65 for 15th straight home win
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jibri Blount had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Deven Palmer added 15 points and North Carolina Central beat Howard 80-65 on Monday night for its 15th straight home victory.
Australia, New Zealand showcase 2023 World Cup bid to FIFA
SYDNEY (AP) — Backers of a bid to bring the 2023 Women's World Cup to Australia and New Zealand are confident they've showcased the benefits of co-hosting the event across two confederations.
The Latest: Kobe Bryant service ends with Oscar-winning film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles (all times local):
Stanford cruises past Washington State 75-57
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Oscar da Silva is a tough matchup for anyone. He can score inside and outside and that versatility was on display Sunday night in Stanford's 75-57 victory over Washington State.
Lions bring back veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are bringing back veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola.
Ionescu first to 2,000 points, 1,000 assists, 1,000 rebounds
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu's strength inspired her Oregon coaches and teammates all day, from the way she courageously spoke at the memorial service for Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles earlier in the day, t…
Yanks' Cole strikes out 2 in hitless inning of spring debut
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole got off to a fast start in his spring training debut for the New York Yankees, throwing a 97 mph heater on his first pitch and striking out two in a hitless inning against Pittsburgh …
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.
Harden's 37 points leads Rockets over Knicks 123-112
HOUSTON (AP) — For James Harden, it wasn't a choice.
Cowboys put free-agent plans on hold because of CBA deal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Jones continues to play the waiting game — just like every other NFL team executive.
Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor in a matchup of Big 12 heavyweights, while the Bears dropped to No. 2 in