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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…
Bickering escalates over MLB plan to cut 42 teams in minors
NEW YORK (AP) — Bickering over Major League Baseball's proposal to cut 42 farm teams escalated Wednesday with the exchange of acrimonious letters by the commissioner's office and the governing body of the minor lea…
No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston was sluggish and looked out of sorts, turning the ball over more than he was making shots.
Vanessa Bryant speaks: 'We are completely devastated'
Vanessa Bryant spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven others,
Nationals acquire reliever Ryne Harper in trade with Twins
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals acquired reliever Ryne Harper on Wednesday in a trade with the Minnesota Twins.
Kings' Doughty out, ending consecutive game streak at 460
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles defenseman Drew Doughty will not be in the Kings lineup against Tampa Bay, ending the longest consecutive games played streak in franchise history.
Kentucky hands Vanderbilt record 25th straight SEC loss
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Just as Vanderbilt was poised to take control for good, No. 13 Kentucky seized momentum and the game by getting stops and turning them into baskets.
Chiefs, Niners healthy as final prep for Super Bowl begins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Running back Tevin Coleman returned to practice Wednesday as the San Francisco 49ers began final preparations for the Super Bowl, while the Kansas City Chiefs had everyone on the field as they pu…
LSU's Burrow adds Manning Award to 2019 collection
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LSU record-setting quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow has been named the recipient of the Manning Award for the 2019 season.
Funk, Wilson lift Army past Bucknell 68-59
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Tommy Funk had 19 points to lead five Army players in double figures as the Black Knights topped Bucknell 68-59 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.
Irving back in Nets' lineup, missed game after Bryant died
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is back in Brooklyn's starting lineup after not playing on the day Kobe Bryant died.
Wisconsin guard Kobe King to transfer; coach 'disappointed'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kobe King, the second-leading scorer at Wisconsin, said Wednesday he intends to transfer out of the program.
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.
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.
Chiefs have everyone for first practice of Super Bowl week
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had everyone on the field for their first significant practice of Super Bowl week Wednesday, a 90-minute workout at the Miami Dolphins' facility without helmets or pads tha…
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.