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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 …
Jarrett lifts Jackson St. past Alabama St. 60-44
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett had 25 points as Jackson State beat Alabama State 60-44 on Monday night.
Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season
The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting season on offense.
MLS proposes 2-year CBA extension to players, no salary cuts
Major League Soccer is proposing no more pay cuts to its players for the 2021 season but in exchange is asking for a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement.
Adams, Dunlap find the playoffs in first seasons in Seattle
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When Jamal Adams and Carlos Dunlap each made it clear to their former employers they wanted out, part of the reason was so they could experience the postseason.
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Platek's runner sends Tar Heels past Miami 67-65
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Leaky Black scored 16 points, and
Colts' Rivers embraces his 7th, perhaps final, playoff run
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Six times, Philip Rivers led the the Chargers to the playoffs. Six times, he failed to reach the Super Bowl.
Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 on Tuesday night.
Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two directors of college scouting, Brad Holmes of the Los Angeles Rams and Morocco Brown of the Indianapolis Colts, for their general manager position.
From A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captain
BOSTON (AP) — The pillars in the TD Garden train station last week were still sporting life-sized pictures of longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara — all 6-foot-9 of him.
Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda out of hospital
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda has returned home after being hospitalized in Southern California for nearly two months.
Lightning embrace challenge of defending Stanley Cup title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Winning Stanley Cup championships in consecutive seasons is rare. The Tampa Bay Lightning are confident they can do it.
Blues eager to restart another run after '20 disappointment
ST. LOUIS (AP) — New St. Louis Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly would like to rid himself of the bitter taste in his mouth.
Thomas, Clayton carry Coppin State past Delaware State 81-77
BALTIMORE (AP) — Koby Thomas and DeJuan Clayton scored 18 points apiece as Coppin State narrowly beat Delaware State 81-77 on Tuesday night.
Kyrie Irving leads undermanned Nets to 130-96 rout of Jazz
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half to lead the undermanned Brooklyn Nets to a 130-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.