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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 …
Tigers sign Robbie Grossman to 2-year, $10 million contract
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a $10 million, two-year contract, adding a switch-hitting veteran to a rebuilding team coming off consecutive last-place finishes.
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) —
New 7th seed helps Bears 8 years too late for Lovie Smith
While Matt Nagy gets to coach Chicago in the playoffs despite a middling 8-8 record that could help save his job, former Bears coach Lovie Smith can only wonder if the extra team in the postseason could have helped…
For non-playoff teams, important offseason is under way
While 14 teams are focused on their pursuit of the Vince Lombardi Trophy with the expanded NFL playoffs set to kick off this weekend, the offseason is under way for 18 other clubs.
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus
For the eight NFL teams guaranteed to host at least one game in the playoffs this month, the comfort of familiar surroundings sure can't hurt their quest to reach the Super Bowl.
Kentucky wins 2nd straight, holds off Vanderbilt 77-74
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Olivier Sarr scored 24 points, Davion Mintz made the game-winning 3-pointer with 47 seconds left and Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 77-74 on Tuesday night for its ninth-straight win against the Comm…
Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham gets new contract
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) — New York Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham is staying put.
Spurs beat Brentford, but will wait 110 days for cup final
LONDON (AP) — Jose Mourinho reached his first final as Tottenham manager after Son Heung-min and Moussa Sissoko clinched a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Turner leads Bowling Green past Central Michigan 90-69
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Turner had 17 points to lead six Bowling Green players in double figures as the Falcons rolled past Central Michigan 90-69 on Tuesday night.
Jokic leads Denver to 123-116 comeback win over Timberwolves
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter after losing his cool earlier in the game, and the Denver Nuggets scrambled late to beat Minnesota 123-116 on Tuesday night for their 10th…
Clayton scores 32 to lead Coppin St. past Delaware St. 86-78
BALTIMORE (AP) — DeJuan Clayton had a career-high 32 points as Coppin State got past Delaware State 86-78 on Monday night.
Stewart leads Mississippi State rally past No. 13 Missouri
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — DJ Stewart scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half, and Mississippi State overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to roll past No. 13 Missouri 78-63 on Tuesday night.
Holy Cross, Boston University wear masks; Crusaders win
BOSTON (AP) — Gerrale Gates scored 19 points, Austin Butler added 18 and Holy Cross beat Boston University 68-66 on Tuesday with both teams wearing masks throughout the game to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Mulkey positive for COVID-19, UConn-Baylor women's game off
No. 6 Baylor canceled its anticipated home game Thursday night against No. 3 UConn after Lady Bears coach Kim Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19.
No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State, stays perfect in Big 12
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones scored a career-high 23 points and No. 4 Texas held off Iowa State 78-72 on Tuesday night to continue its torrid start to the season.