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Mavericks show grit in 2-0 loss to Eisenhower
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (4-9) were defeated 2-0 at home by the Eisenhower Cadets despite a gritty ba…
Rory McIlroy delivers strong rejection to proposed new tour
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rory McIlroy became the first top player to publicly reject the idea of a proposed new tour, saying he values his choice of where to play over whatever money the Premier Golf League is promising.
Galchenyuk scores in shootout, Wild beat Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Galchenyuk scored the tying goal and the shootout winner as the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Wednesday night and delivered new coach Dean Evason his first…
Man City beats West Ham 2-0 to backdrop of anti-UEFA chants
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — To the backdrop of some aggressive anti-UEFA chants and banners, Manchester City beat West Ham 2-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday in its first match since being banned from European c…
Sun acquire January, send Williams to Dream in 3-way deal
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Sun acquired guard Briann January from Phoenix on Wednesday in a three-way deal that sent fan favorite Courtney Williams to the Atlanta Dream.
Burns sinks winning point as Siena edges past Iona 65-64
ALBANY N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Burns hit the winning free throw with 2.3 seconds remaining and Siena defeated four-time defending conference champion Iona 65-64 on Wednesday night, pulling into a first-place tie with id…
Verlander, approaching age 37, hopes to remain among elite
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As Justin Verlander approaches his 37th birthday, Houston's ace evolves to maintain the skills that allowed him to win his second Cy Young Award last season, eight years after he won th…
Astros name barred by Little Leagues near Williamsport
Just 60 miles east of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, one Little League director is sending a clear message to his 4,000 players about the Houston Astros and their sign-stealing scam.
Berhalter made almost as much as Ellis in his 1st few months
NEW YORK (AP) — American men’s soccer coach Gregg Berhalter earned nearly as much from the U.S. Soccer Federation in his first four months than women’s counterpart Jill Ellis took home in 12.
No. 6 UConn routs Tulane
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Anna Makurat and Megan Walker each scored 18 points and No. 6 UConn secured a share of its seventh straight American Athletic Conference regular-season title Wednesday night with a 74-31 rout…
Diallo, Pipkins lead Providence past Georgetown 73-63
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alpha Diallo had 18 points and eight rebounds and Luwane Pipkins added 16 points as Providence defeated Georgetown 73-63 on Wednesday night.
Moretti, Texas Tech top K-State 69-62, stay in 3rd in Big 12
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davide Moretti flinched as a pass the Texas Tech guard wasn't expecting glanced off his back and bounced toward Kansas State's Cartier Diarra.
John Beilein has resigned as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers after less than a season
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Beilein has resigned as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers after less than a season.
Atwood, Sullivan combine to lead Lamar past Sam Houston St.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — T.J. Atwood scored 20 points and Avery Sullivan scored 18 and Lamar beat Sam Houston State 77-65 on Wednesday night.
Jack, Toro spark George Washington past Duquesne 70-67
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maceo Jack tossed in 20 points and Arnaldo Toro added a double-double off the bench as George Washington held off Duquesne 70-67 on Wednesday night.
McGusty, ’Canes outlast Virginia Tech in triple overtime
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Miami and Virginia Tech played 15 extra minutes of basketball Wednesday night.