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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 …
Hield, Kings heat up to keep Spurs reeling, 122-102
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings are finally building some momentum, although it might be too late to get them back in playoff contention.
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Childs scores 32 to lift BYU past San Francisco 90-76
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Yoeli Childs had a season-high 32 points as BYU topped San Francisco 90-76 on Saturday night.
Tripp carries Pacific past Pepperdine 79-78
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Jahlil Tripp had 24 points and 15 rebounds and gave Pacific the lead on a three-point play with 11.4 seconds left as the Tigers beat Pepperdine 79-78 on Saturday night. Daniss Jenkins added …
Harding scores 24 to lead Weber St. over N. Arizona 76-70
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Jerrick Harding had 24 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 76-70 on Saturday night.
Former major league outfielder Angel Echevarria dies at 48
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Former major league outfielder Angel Echevarria, who played seven seasons with three different teams, has died. He was 48.
Juventus loses at Verona 2-1 despite Ronaldo record
MILAN (AP) — Giampaolo Pazzini’s late penalty gave Hellas Verona a surprise 2-1 win over Serie A leader Juventus on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo setting another record.
Ballard scores 15 to lift Cal Poly past Hawaii 79-75 in OT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Junior Ballard posted 15 points and six rebounds as Cal Poly edged past Hawaii 79-75 in overtime on Saturday night.
West, Beyers lead Marshall past Louisiana Tech 83-79 in OT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrod West totaled 25 points and seven assists and Mikel Beyers came off the bench to score a career-high 24 as Marshall held off Louisiana Tech 83-79 in overtime on Saturday.
Georgia Southern beats Louisiana-Lafayette 86-79
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Ike Smith scored 25 points, tying his season high, as Georgia Southern beat Louisiana-Lafayette 86-79 on Saturday night.
Benintendi, Red Sox agree to $10 million, two-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — Outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $10 million, two-year contract on Saturday.
Perry lifts Mississippi St. over Vanderbilt 80-70
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 25 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high six assists to lead Mississippi State to an 80-70 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Holiday's 31 lead Pelicans to 124-117 win over Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Not known for being expressive, Jrue Holiday couldn’t help himself when he got hot at the ideal time on Saturday night.
Lewis scores career-high 37 as Alabama tops Georgia in OT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kira Lewis Jr. and Alabama finally found a way to win a close game.
Colorado overcomes 16-point deficit in win over Stanford
BOULDER, Colorado (AP) — A classic comeback by Colorado, a five-point play by Stanford, a valiant effort by the short-handed Cardinal and an historic start by the 24th-ranked Buffaloes.