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Basin volleyball roundup, Oct. 20-26
MOSES LAKE — As district tournament competition kicks off this week, many local Basin volleyball teams battled in …
AP source: Mavs adding Kidd-Gilchrist after Charlotte buyout
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are set to add veteran Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to their young core as they close in on the franchise's first trip to the playoffs in four years.
Beauvillier scores 2, Islanders beat Capitals 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Josh Bailey had three assists and the New York Islanders kept Alex Ovechkin stuck at 698 career goals in beating the Washington Capitals 5-3 Monday night.
Hornets beat Pistons 87-76, end 5-game losing streak
DETROIT (AP) — No matter how bad things get for the Charlotte Hornets, they always seem to be able to fix them by playing the Detroit Pistons.
Islanders keep Ovechkin at 698 goals, beat Capitals 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Trotz would've been OK if Alex Ovechkin reached 700 goals as long as his New York Islanders won the game.
No. 1 Baylor beats Texas 52-45 for 21st straight win
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague scored 11 points, Devonte Bandoo added 10 and No. 1 Baylor defeated Texas 52-45 Monday night for its 21st straight victory — one short of the Big 12 record set by Kansas in 1997.
A's right-hander Daniel Mengden undergoes elbow surgery
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden underwent surgery on his pitching elbow on Monday.
LeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalists
LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.
AP Source: Canadiens prospect Struble out for rest of season
Montreal Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
Mississippi Valley State tops Alabama A&M 67-61
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Torico Simmons hit 11 of 13 free throws and scored 26 points as Mississippi Valley State snapped its seven-game losing streak, topping Alabama A&M 67-61 on Monday night.
Oregon St freshman Kennedy Brown tears ACL in left knee
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State freshman Kennedy Brown will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in her left knee in a win over Arizona State on Friday night.
POLL ALERT: NC State jumps UConn to No. 4 in women’s Top 25, best ranking in 20 years; South Carolina, Baylor still 1-2
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: NC State jumps UConn to No. 4 in women’s Top 25, best ranking in 20 years; South Carolina, Baylor still 1-2.
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Ohio newspapers:
Harris, No. 1 South Carolina win first ever over UConn 70-52
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Tyasha Harris really thought coming in she wasn't bothered by her losing history against UConn.
Jones scores 20 to lift Radford over Winthrop 81-77
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Devonnte Holland blocked a shot and made two free throws in the final 19 seconds as Radford held off Winthrop 81-77 on Monday night after nearly blowing a 27-point lead.
Penguins acquire forward Zucker from Wild for Galchenyuk
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired veteran forward Jason Zucker from Minnesota, giving the Penguins' top-six forward group a jolt as they prepare for a postseason push.