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Knights girls remain optimistic, despite semifinals loss
YAKIMA — The Royal Knights (22-5) fell short 42-27 in the semifinals of the 1A state basketball tournament to the …
Inter's 8-match winning streak ends with loss at Samp
Inter Milan’s chances of winning its first Serie A title in more than a decade took a hit with a 2-1 loss at Sampdoria on Wednesday as veteran coach Claudio Ranieri's team got the better of Antonio Conte's Nerazzur…
Brooks named Georgia's full-time replacement for AD McGarity
University of Georgia President Jere Morehead says his committee's search for new leadership in the school's athletic department attracted “a number of prominent athletic directors very interested in the position.”
APOEL fires McCarthy after 2 months, hires Poursaitidis
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot club APOEL fired former Ireland coach Mick McCarthy on Wednesday after the team's fourth defeat in a row.
The Latest: Patriot League postpones 2 men's hoops games
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Atlético stunned by 3rd-tier Cornellà in Copa del Rey
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For a second straight season, Atlético Madrid has been ousted by a third-tier opponent in the Copa del Rey.
Mara optimistic about Giants future, GM Gettleman returning
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While sick of the losing seasons, co-owner John Mara felt the New York Giants established a foundation and culture under rookie coach Joe Judge, giving him optimism the playoffs may not…
Cavs' Garland has shoulder sprain, Exum could miss 2 months
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers starting guard Darius Garland might miss another week with a shoulder sprain, while guard Danté Exum could miss two months with a calf strain.
Buckeyes' Sermon breaks out ahead of national title game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — During the first four games of Ohio State's pandemic-shortened season, transfer running back Trey Sermon was easy to overlook on a team full of big names and future NFL draft picks.
Sabres lose F Girgensons to season-ending hamstring injury
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons is expected to miss the entire season after having surgery to repair a hamstring injury he suffered in a team scrimmage on Monday.
Stefanski: 'We've got to find a way' despite COVID-19 issues
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't know how he contracted COVID-19, and he's not going to let the virus stop him from preparing his team for the playoffs.
The Latest: Panthers get deal to use AHL's Syracuse Crunch
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NC State QB Hockman leaving to become graduate transfer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman says he plans to leave the 24th-ranked Wolfpack as a graduate transfer.
Memphis QB White wins Campbell Trophy as top scholar-athlete
Memphis quarterback Brady White has won the William V. Campbell Trophy given to the top scholar-athlete in college football.
Blue Jackets sign Bjorkstrand to 5-year contract extension
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to a five-year contract extension worth $27 million.
The Latest: Another postponement for UConn women
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