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New look, same hunger: Lady Vikings chase another regional crown
MOSES LAKE — After a special season that saw the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings compile a 27-4 record, th…
Former NBA player Garbajosa revitalizes Spanish basketball
MADRID (AP) — A former NBA player who first got into basketball because it was the only sport with shoes big enough for him has been leading Spain to its most successful era in the sport.
No. 11 Auburn hosts No. 18 LSU in Top 25 SEC showdown
Here are a few things to watch this weekend in the Southeastern Conference:
Earlier quarantined China easily wins Olympic qualifier
SYDNEY (AP) — The Chinese women's soccer team put a difficult two weeks behind them by beating Thailand 6-1 on Friday in an Asian qualifying match for the Tokyo Olympics.
Thursday Sports in Brief
MLB
Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the Milwaukee Bucks did the right thing by standing pat at the trade deadline.
Boone upbeat about Yankees' bid for first title since 2009
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone is not adding baseball to his recent success in predicting the outcome of a major sporting event.
Pridgett helps Montana hold off Eastern Washington 92-82
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals to propel the Montana Grizzlies to a 92-82 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night.
Reds complete 1-year, $1,825,000 deal with Pedro Strop
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds completed a one-year, $1,825,000 deal with right-hander Pedro Strop on Wednesday, their first move to upgrade the bullpen in an offseason focused on offense.
LeBron, Giannis choose their teams for the All-Star Game
Anthony Davis is LeBron James’ teammate in Los Angeles, and they’ll be teammates at the All-Star Game in Chicago as well.
MLB mulls live video limits, may rule on Red Sox next week
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball intends to impose new limits on what live video is available to teams, and Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes to complete his investigation into alleged electronic sign steali…
Detroit Tigers hope worst is behind them in rebuild
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit general manager Al Avila hopes the worst is over for the rebuilding Tigers.
Hectic end to the NBA's trade window, but some teams sat out
MIAMI (AP) — Most of the top NBA playoff contenders stayed out of the down-to-the-wire frenzy at the trade deadline.
Georgia Southern holds off Louisiana-Monroe late, wins 67-65
MONROE, La. (AP) — Quan Jackson hit three 3-pointers down the stretch and scored 26 points to help Georgia Southern hold off Louisiana-Monroe, 67-65 on Thursday night.
Escobar knocks down a late 3, N. Florida tops NJIT 82-75
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — JT Escobar wielded the dagger, Wajid Aminu had a season-high 21 points, Ivan Gandia-Rosa made a key steal as the clock was winding down and North Florida beat NJIT 82-75 on Thursday night.
Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina past No. 25 Arkansas 86-65
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — South Carolina freshman Aliyah Boston shined even brighter than her team's flashy yellow and orange shoes.