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Basin soccer roundup, Oct. 22-28
MOSES LAKE — While the 2A was kicking off its district tournament, other local Basin soccer teams were wrapping up…
Mets' Schneider shifted to big league staff from Triple-A
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Schneider was shifted to major league quality control coach by the New York Mets, filling the opening created when Luis Rojas replaced Carlos Beltrán as manager.
Carlson helps Utah pick up OT win over Stanford, 64-56
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The time was right to let Branden Carlson and his impressive wingspan roam free.
Maryland rallies to beat Illinois 75-66
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — With Illinois shredding Maryland's man-to-man defense, Terrapins coach Mark Turgeon switched to a zone — something the team rarely uses outside of practice.
Merzlikins gets fifth shutout, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets rookie goalie Elvis Merzlikins is racking up some impressive stats since becoming the starter by attrition on New Year's Eve.
Former Maple Leafs defenseman Brian Glennie dies at 73
TORONTO (AP) — Brian Glennie, a hard-hitting defenseman who spent most of his 10-year NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died. He was 73.
Fitts, Ford lead Saint Mary's past San Diego 66-60
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Malik Fitts scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Saint Mary's held off San Diego 66-60 on Thursday night.
Assistant basketball coach guilty of assault for fatal punch
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Wake Forest University assistant basketball coach has been convicted of assault for
Nunez's 3 free throws give Rider 61-60 win over Canisius
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Willie Nunez Jr. made three free throws with 5.9 seconds remaining to lift Rider to a 61-60 victory over Canisius on Friday night.
Spring training: time for pitchers, catchers and cheaters
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball returns to the field next week when pitchers, catchers and cheaters report to spring training.
North Carolina A&T makes move to Big South Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina A&T is moving out of the conference of historically black colleges that it formed nearly 50 years ago to the Big South Conference, school officials announced Friday.
Coach Pecora becomes college wrestling's career wins leader
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Coach Pat Pecora earned his 617th career victory on Friday night, breaking a 46-year-old record for most wins in college wrestling at any level.
Mills scores 18 and No. 25 Houston beats Tulane, 75-62
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston has made it a habit of not letting one loss turn into two.
Jones, Bell lift Marist over St. Peter's 72-61
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Jones had 18 points to lead five Marist players in double figures as the Red Foxes got past St. Peter's 72-61 on Friday night. Braden Bell added 15 points for the Red Foxes. Tyler S…
Paulicap has season-high 20 in Manhattan's 77-59 victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Pauly Paulicap had a season-high 20 points as Manhattan beat Niagara 77-59 on Friday night.
Paul, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Pistons 108-101
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nothing changed for the Oklahoma City Thunder before the trade deadline.