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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…
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to become the next Astros manager.
HOUSTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to become the next Astros manager.
Marner sets up first 2 goals, Maple Leafs beat Stars 5-3
DALLAS (AP) — Mitchell Marner set up Toronto’s first two goals and the Maple Leafs kept up their high-scoring ways on the road to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Lillard has triple-double and Blazers beat Rockets 125-112
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard laughed when asked about his first career triple-double.
Lawson scores 19; South Carolina holds off Arkansas 79-77
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A.J. Lawson scored 19 points for South Carolina and the Gamecocks never trailed but needed an Arkansas missed 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 79-77 victory on Wednesday night.
Williams beats buzzer to lift Indiana State over Drake 58-56
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Christian Williams made the winning layup as time expired, giving Indiana State a 58-56 victory over Drake on Wednesday night.
Obi Toppin's 22 points help No. 7 Dayton hold off Duquesne
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dayton has played plenty of close games despite its lofty ranking. Against Duquesne, the Flyers turned a possible rout into another nail-biter.
AP sources: Cubs' Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon.
Many are outraged that teams didn't hire Bieniemy or Saleh
MIAMI (AP) — It's common for coordinators in the Super Bowl to have a head coaching position with a new team waiting for them after the game.
Frederick, No. 21 South Dakota women give coach 100th win
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Taylor Frederick scored a season-high 21 points and No. 21 South Dakota made Dawn Plitzuweit's 100th win with the Coyotes an easy one, racing past Omaha 73-42 on Wednesday night.
Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros.
Freidel lifts S. Dakota St. past Oral Roberts 76-61
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Noah Freidel had 22 points as South Dakota State topped Oral Roberts 76-61 on Wednesday night.
Goodell: Diversity in coach/executive hirings must improve
MIAMI (AP) — Stopping short of saying the Rooney Rule is not working, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted Wednesday the league needs change to its minority hiring policy.
Lyons scores 26, Furman beats VMI 74-72 in OT
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Lyons scored 26 points and Furman overcame cold shooting from 3-point range to beat VMI 74-72 in overtime Wednesday night.
Gibbs, Mooney and bench propel Irish past Deacons, 90-80
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey got expected production from T.J. Gibbs and John Mooney but was particularly giddy over the performance of 6-foot-10 reserve Nate Laszewski in Wednesday's 90-80 At…
Saint Louis overcomes late struggles to top La Salle in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Javonte Perkins had 15 points off the bench to help Saint Louis to a 77-76 overtime win over La Salle on Wednesday night.