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Ephrata girls compete at Hoopfest 2026
SPOKANE — Ephrata was well represented at Hoopfest over the weekend with seven teams competing from high school to…
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The opportunities are dwindling.
Celtics, Heat kneel in protest over Blake, Capitol protest
MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat knelt for the national anthem Wednesday night, saying they were playing “with a heavy heart” after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the …
Bills' wealth of depth at receiver making opponents pay
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills have such a wealth of depth at receiver, Stefon Diggs found himself playing the role of traffic controller for quarterback Josh Allen last weekend.
Holmes lifts St. Bonaventure past Saint Joseph's 83-57
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Jaren Holmes had a career-high 38 points plus 10 rebounds as St. Bonaventure romped past Saint Joseph’s 83-57 on Wednesday night.
Boca and River stopped in 1st leg of Copa Libertadores semis
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentinian archrivals River Plate and Boca Juniors failed to beat their Brazilian opponents in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals and are now in danger of missing the Jan. 30 decide…
Richie scores 15 to lead Tulsa over South Florida 61-51
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Austin Richie posted 15 points as Tulsa topped South Florida 61-51 on Wednesday.
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Postseason means a fresh start, and the Tennessee defense may be the unit most in need of just that opportunity.
Predators sign Luke Kunin to 2-year, $4.6 million deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Luke Kunin to a two-year, $4.6 million contract.
Pitt erases 18-point deficit, beats Syracuse 63-60
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Ithiel Horton scored 14 points, Au’diese Toney made a go-ahead putback with eight seconds left for Pittsburgh's first lead and the shorthanded Panthers erased an 18-point deficit to beat Syrac…
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New team, same ole Tom Brady.
Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot.
Seahawks' Jamal Adams says no question he'll play vs. Rams
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Jamal Adams said Wednesday there’s no question he’ll play in his first career playoff game Saturday despite a shoulder injury.
Washington in playoffs after tumultuous, whirlwind months
One name change years in the making, two months of cancer treatments for the beloved new coach, three starting quarterbacks, four combined wins over rivals Dallas and Philadelphia, five months and counting of an in…
No. 22 Northwestern women roll past Wisconsin 80-55
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Courtney Shaw and Veronica Burton each had 15 points and nine rebounds, and No. 22 Northwestern beat Wisconsin 80-55 on Wednesday.
Messi nets 2 in Barça win at Bilbao; Atlético upset in Copa
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league, while Atlético Madrid was ousted from the Copa del Rey by a third-tier side on Wednesda…