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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 …
Austin scores 20 to carry Fordham over Dayton 55-54
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Austin had a career-high 20 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.5 seconds left, and Fordham narrowly defeated Dayton 55-54 on Tuesday night.
Testing replaces tailgating as Bills set to welcome fans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Testing is replacing tailgating in the Bills Stadium parking lot, with a limited number of fans being allowed to attend Buffalo’s wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on S…
Oklahoma deals with roster changes after Cotton Bowl win
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has had a flurry of roster activity in the days following its blowout win over Florida in the Cotton Bowl.
Panthers say they've interviewed 6 candidates for GM opening
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers say they have interviewed six potential candidates for their vacant general manager position.
Jones scores 23, No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State 78-72
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.
Stars have 'something to prove' after Stanley Cup final run
Coach Rick Bowness, captain Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars were ready to get out of the NHL bubble after two months that ended in the franchise's first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2000. They now relish the …
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB
Jimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
Jeffers leads Radford past Hampton 76-65
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Josiah Jeffers had 16 points to lead five Radford players in double figures as the Highlanders defeated Hampton 76-65 on Tuesday night.
Blue Jackets firm up center ice, seek 5th straight playoffs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to achieve two of their most pressing offseason goals, but not without some friction.
Robinson scores 33 to carry Fresno St. over Wyoming 81-61
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson had a career-high 33 points on 12-of-16 shooting plus 13 rebounds as Fresno State routed Wyoming 81-61 on Monday night.
Wilson scores 25 to lead Ohio over Northern Illinois 76-73
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Dwight Wilson III had a season-high 25 points as Ohio narrowly defeated Northern Illinois 76-73 on Tuesday night.
Simms, Honor lift No. 19 Clemson to 74-70 win over NC State
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell wasn't sure what he was watching in the first half as the 19th-ranked Tigers looked destined for another quick fall from the national rankings.
Lewis scores 19 to carry James Madison past FAU 79-70
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Matt Lewis registered 19 points as James Madison defeated Florida Atlantic 79-70 on Tuesday.
Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby agrees to new deal
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby has agreed to a new two-year contract.
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