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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 …
No. 4 Texas holds off Iowa State, stays perfect in Big 12
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.
Defense shines as Davidson defeats Duquesne 61-48
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kellan Grady recorded 13 points as Davidson got past Duquesne 61-48 on Tuesday night.
LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Staley doesn't have a lot of time to reflect on his stunning success in his first season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, and he doesn't particularly want it.
Dodgers re-sign pitcher Treinen to $17.5M, 2-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed pitcher Blake Treinen to a $17.5 million, two-year deal on Tuesday.
Kentucky wins 2nd straight, holds off Vanderbilt 77-74
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Olivier Sarr scored 24 points, Davion Mintz made the game-winning 3-pointer with 47 seconds left and Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 77-74 on Tuesday night for its ninth-straight win against the Comm…
White scores 20 to carry SC-Upstate past Longwood 65-59
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Dalvin White had a career-high 20 points as South Carolina Upstate topped Longwood 65-59 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.
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.
Alabama takes early SEC lead with 86-71 win over Florida
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Keon Ellis scored 16 points and James Rojas scored 15 — each off the bench — to help carry Alabama past Florida 86-71 on Tuesday night to sit atop the Southeastern Conference.
No. 18 Texas Tech tops K-State 82-71 for 1st Big 12 home win
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. volunteered to come off the bench, which Texas Tech coach Chris Beard appreciated.
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.
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 …
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.
Browns place Vernon on IR, 2 players cited for drag racing
CLEVELAND (AP) — Reeling from coach Kevin Stefanski's positive COVID-19 test, the Browns also placed valuable defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie guard Nick Harris on injured reserve Tuesday.
Spring training could be delayed for Double-A, Class A
NEW YORK (AP) — Spring training could be delayed for Double-A and Class A players if major leaguers are not vaccinated for the novel coronavirus by the time big league practice is scheduled to start in mid-February.