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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…
Jack leads George Washington over Davidson 107-104 in 4OT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maceo Jack had a career-high 35 points, including a 3-pointer that sent the game into its first overtime, to lift George Washington to a 107-104 quadruple overtime win over Davidson on Wednesday n…
Kobe on Clippers' minds as they return to practice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death, many still numb and struggling to comprehend his sudden loss.
Dort scores 23 points, sparks Thunder past Kings 120-100
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Still reeling from the loss of good friend and former NBA star Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City’s Chris Paul returned to the basketball court for the first time since the tragedy because, he sai…
Stevens leads No. 24 Penn State over Indiana
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A shaky offensive start won’t doom a team that can defend like Penn State has most of this season.
Wednesday Sports in Brief
NBA
Column: Player safety a cost of an expanded season
Roger Goodell thinks the NFL is doing some great work in making the game safer for players.
Harris sparks Stephen F. Austin to 5th straight win, 71-61
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Kevon Harris scored 19 points as Stephen F. Austin broke away after halftime and defeated Abilene Christian 71-61 on Wednesday night.
LA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All the Los Angeles Kings players showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena's first sporting event since the retired Lakers superstar's death in a helicopter crash.
Tight security promised for Super Bowl 54 in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens say they are ready for anything, including a detonated bomb or massive food p…
Oladipo spurs late rally as Pacers run past Bulls in OT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo opened the night by smiling and waving to Pacers fans in his return from a lengthy absence due to injury. He finished it by walking off the court in tears.
Hughes, Virtanen lead streaking Canucks past Sharks, 5-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jake Virtanen put Vancouver ahead and the first-place Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to extend their winning streak to four g…
S. Florida spreads scoring wealth in win over Tulane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — David Collins scored 14 points with eight rebounds and South Florida beat Tulane 66-52 on Wednesday.
Man City reaches League Cup final despite loss to United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola slumped to his haunches in the technical area and put his head in his hands after seeing his Manchester City players squander yet another clear-cut opportunity.
Bergersen, Koval spark Central Arkansas to 88-68 victory
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Rylan Bergersen scored 20 points as Central Arkansas rolled past Southeastern Louisiana 88-68 with a big second half on Wednesday night.
Kansas State shuts down Oklahoma 61-53
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger spent his college days playing for Kansas State and as a head coach has yet to pick up a win at his alma mater.