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One goal, one step closer: Huskies advance at districts
EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies (6-7) overcame the Ephrata Tigers (5-8-2) 1-0 in the second round of the District 5 …
Struggling Hornets waive forwards Kidd-Gilchrist, Williams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets waived former No. 2 overall pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and 15-year NBA veteran Marvin Williams on Saturday.
Brown carries Murray St. past Tennessee St. 73-65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 28 points as Murray State beat Tennessee State 73-65 on Saturday night.
Red Wings send Cholowski to Grand Rapids of AHL
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have assigned defenseman Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids of the AHL.
Japan's Honda says Brazilian fans attracted him to Botafogo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Japanese star Keisuke Honda said the passion of Brazilian fans persuaded him to sign with Botafogo among other attractive offers from European and Asian clubs.
Ricks leads Abilene Christian in an 84-49 romp past Lamar
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Payten Ricks scored 21 points and led four players in double-figure scoring as Abilene Christian pummeled Lamar, 84-49 Saturday night for the seventh-straight win in the Southland Conference s…
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Utah State closes on 8-0 run, beats Boise State 70-61
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 21 points and Utah State closed on a 8-0 run to beat Boise State 70-61 on Saturday night.
Laine's hat trick helps Jets beat Senators 5-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Patrik Laine scored a hat trick with three power-play goals to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Murray scores 36, Nuggets finish season sweep over Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Jamal Murray poured in the points for the Nuggets, Torrey Craig stopped the Suns from scoring them and Denver finished off a season sweep of Phoenix.
Okauru, Gadsden lead UNC Wilmington past William & Mary
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Mike Okauru and Ty Gadsden combined to score 29 points and North Carolina-Wilmington turned back William & Mary 70-64 on Saturday.
Marlins' Mattingly bothered by sign-stealing, Jeter vote
MIAMI (AP) — Baseball’s news cycle of late has been dominated by the sign-stealing scandal that led to upheaval in Houston and Boston, as well as Derek Jeter missing out on being a unanimous selection for Baseball’…
Crosby leads Penguins over Panthers 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 10th goal in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 win Saturday night.
Goodine leads Syracuse past Wake Forest 75-73 on late shot
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse squandered a 16-point second-half lead and needed a put-back bucket from little-used freshman Brycen Goodine with 1.5 seconds left to defeat Wake Forest 75-73 Saturday night.
Kunkel leads Belmont over Austin Peay 71-63
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adam Kunkel scored 12 of his 19 points in the second half and Belmont beat Austin Peay 71-63 on Saturday night.
New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The debut of the new XFL had a punt blocked for a touchdown, a juiced-up crowd roaring for big plays and a player swearing during an in-game television interview.