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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…
Perry scores career-high 27, Miss State tops Florida 78-71
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Reggie Perry's mother and sister were on hand for his game at Florida, about a two-hour drive from his hometown.
No. 8 Villanova, minus Samuels, trounces St. John's 79-59
NEW YORK (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 23 points, Collin Gillespie had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Villanova won its seventh straight game, easily handling St. John's 79-59 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Ga…
Chicago Cubs reach deals with RHP Jeffress, OF Souza
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs are taking two more low-risk fliers on a pair of players hoping to rebound from injuries, reaching one-year deals with reliever Jeremy Jeffress and outfielder Steven Souza Jr.
Shaq: 'Never could have imagined' anything like Kobe's death
Shaquille O'Neal tearfully said Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant's death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him “Uncle Shaq."
Moreland stays with Red Sox, gets $3 million contract
BOSTON (AP) — First baseman Mitch Moreland is staying with the Boston Red Sox, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million.
NFL tries to dispel mystery around sideline medical tent
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The blue medical tent on each NFL sideline is a place no player ever wants to go, and everyone else would love to sneak inside for a peek.
Pacers' Oladipo set for 1st game after recovery from injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo spent 12 months working, wondering and watching. He strengthened his body, his mind, his injured right knee and promised to return a better player.
Washington State hires Jake Dickert as defensive coordinator
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State hired Jake Dickert as its defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
NFL's medical tent no real mystery as sideline exam room
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The blue medical tent on each NFL sideline is a place no player ever wants to go, and everyone else would love to sneak inside for a peak.
76ers' All-Star C Embiid returns from torn ligament in hand
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup three weeks after surgery on a torn ligament in a finger in his left hand.
Tributes build outside arena known as House that Kobe Built
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash mourners by the thousands have gathered daily outside the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers' legend ma…
Kompany calls for more diversity in soccer to battle racism
BRUSSELS (AP) — Throughout a career spanning more than 15 years, former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has experienced racism more than once.
AP analysis: NFL teams lost over $500M to injuries in 2019
NFL teams paid more than a half-billion dollars to Week 1 starters who missed games because of injuries this season and players who ended the year on injured reserve, according to an Associated Press study.
Broncos hire Mike Shula as new quarterbacks coach
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos completed their U-turn on offense Tuesday by hiring veteran NFL assistant Mike Shula as their quarterbacks coach.
Man United condemns 'unwarranted attack' on Woodward's home
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United on Tuesday condemned what the club called an “unwarranted attack” by vandals on the home of its executive vice chairman, Ed Woodward.