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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 …
Longtime NHL forward Colin Wilson retires after 11 seasons
TORONTO (AP) — Colin Wilson, who played 11 seasons with the Colorado Rockies and Nashville Predators as part of a three-generation NHL family, announced his retirement Tuesday.
Culver leads No. 14 West Virginia from 19 down past Okla St
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After a disappointing performance in his previous game, Derek Culver bounced back in a big way.
LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Staley doesn't have a lot of time to reflect on his stunning success in his first season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, and he doesn't particularly want it.
Lakers stretch winning streak to 4, beat Grizzlies 94-92
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Davis and LeBron James each scored 26 points, rallying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Falden carries Winthrop past Charleston Southern 78-76
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charles Falden registered 17 points as Winthrop won its ninth consecutive game to open the season, edging past Charleston Southern 78-76 on Tuesday.
Georgia QB Daniels coming back; DE Herring, C Hill NFL bound
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels will be returning for another season between the hedges.
Iowa's Lee is ready to go to mat for title he wanted in '20
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Spencer Lee’s resume was almost complete last season.
West Virginia QB Austin Kendall enters transfer portal
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall plans to play elsewhere next season.
Ohio to move to 2nd phase of vaccine distribution this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Teachers and other school employees, people older than 65, and individuals with severe medical disorders will be included in the second phase of coronavirus vaccine distribution in the state, …
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman Trophy
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman Trophy.
Copa Libertadores final to be played at empty Maracanã
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Copa Libertadores final at Brazil's historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be played without fans due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Clippers' Paul George sits out with ankle injury vs Spurs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George sat out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
No. 18 Texas Tech tops K-State 82-71 for 1st Big 12 home win
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. volunteered to come off the bench, which Texas Tech coach Chris Beard appreciated.
Littleson carries Toledo over Kent State 84-82
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Spencer Littleson scored a season-high 26 points and Marreon Jackson added 22 points as Toledo narrowly beat Kent State 84-82 on Tuesday.
Evans' 29 points lead No. 2 Louisville past UT Martin 96-61
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Dana Evans shrugged off a season-low scoring performance in her previous game because it gave her Louisville teammates a chance to shine.