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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…
DuBose carries Houston Baptist over SE Louisiana 79-76
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Ian DuBose tallied 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead Houston Baptist to a 79-76 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night, ending the Huskies' 11-game road losing streak.
No. 5 Louisville edges Wake Forest for 9th straight win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville trailed Wake Forest in tempo and points at halftime. The Cardinals cranked up the energy after the break, and that kept them on their roll.
Florida overcomes 22-point deficit, stuns Georgia 81-75
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White spent countless hours over the last three weeks talking to his young team about handling adversity. It's been a bigger theme than offense or defense.
Driver charged in police chase along Super Bowl parade route
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A driver who was arrested after leading police on a chase along the parade route where the Kansas City Chiefs were preparing to celebrate their Super Bowl win faces several charges, includin…
Bryce's double-double helps NC State beat Miami 83-72
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — One unwanted string ended, now North Carolina State looks to resume the winning streak it enjoyed earlier in its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.
Porto denies wrongdoing after report of probe into president
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese soccer club Porto denied wrongdoing on Thursday after a local magazine said the club and its president were being investigated for tax fraud and money laundering related to the tra…
Kobe Bryant's books surging in popularity
Books created by Kobe Bryant’s content company soared in popularity in the days following the basketball legend’s death in a helicopter crash.
Steelers sign GM Kevin Colbert to 1-year extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn't quite ready to head off into retirement.
Boyd III carries E. Tennessee St. over Chattanooga 80-64
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Tray Boyd III had 18 points to lead five East Tennessee State players scoring in double figures as the Buccaneers beat Chattanooga 80-64 on Wednesday night.
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue got off to a fast start against a ranked opponent and never slowed down.
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Godfrey lifts Purdue Fort Wayne over W. Illinois 75-69
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey had 20 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Western Illinois 75-69 on Wednesday night.
Payet scores as Marseille tightens grip on 2nd; Lyon draws
PARIS (AP) — Dimitri Payet scored early and Nemanja Radonjic struck late as Marseille won 2-0 at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday to strengthen its grip on second place in the French league.
N. Dakota St. stays atop Summit beating Omaha 86-78
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vinnie Shahid scored 24 points as North Dakota State topped Nebraska Omaha 86-78 on Wednesday night for its fourth straight win.
McAvoy lifts Bruins past Blackhawks in OT
CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.