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Knights battle into district championships
ROYAL CITY — The second seeded Royal Knights (16-2-1) battled in a tight matchup against the third seeded Naches V…
Tigers PA announcer Jay Allen dies after cancer fight
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers said Jay Allen, the team's public address announcer, has died.
Women's 3-on-3, shots from stands highlight NHL skills event
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her.
AP source: Vikings' Paton withdraws from Browns GM job hunt
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton withdrew his candidacy Friday for Cleveland's general manager vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Warren scores 33 to help Pacers hold off Warriors 129-118
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State's plan to double-team Domantas Sabonis in the post allowed Indiana's big man to show off his passing skills and gave the Pacers plenty of open looks from the perimeter.
No. 4 Oregon holds off No. 7 Oregon State 76-64
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu knew in the back of her mind that she was one assist away from breaking Gary Payton's Pac-12 record for career assists.
Onyenwere scores 31, helps No. 10 UCLA beat Washington in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michaela Onyenwere was sitting on UCLA’s bench wearing a boot on her injured ankle and there was nothing she could do to help her team.
Ross lifts Pepperdine over Santa Clara 90-86 in OT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross scored seven of his 24 points in overtime as Pepperdine narrowly beat Santa Clara 90-86 on Thursday night. Kameron Edwards added 21 points for the Waves.
49ers CEO Jed York goes from vilified to Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York got rid of his third coach in as many seasons three years ago and faced calls for his removal as well to get the once-proud franchise back on track, …
Ionescu claims Pac-12 assist mark, Ducks beat Oregon State
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 23 points and nine assists, breaking the Pac-12's career assist record, and No. 4 Oregon held off a late rally for a 76-64 victory over No. 7 Oregon State on Friday night in …
Atkinson leads Yale past Brown 73-62
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Paul Atkinson scored 24 points as Yale defeated Brown 73-62 on Friday night
Royals star Pérez becomes US Citizen at team's fan event
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Already a World Series MVP, six-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove catcher, Salvador Pérez became something else when he stepped onto the main stage at the Kansas City Royals' annual Fan…
German soccer pledges to support Holocaust Memorial Day
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation says it has a “special responsibility” to support Holocaust Memorial Day as its former president Felix Linnemann was directly responsible for sending victims to be murdere…
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Three days later, Purdue and Wisconsin switched roles in their inconsistent fight for respectability as mid-tier Big Ten teams.
Spoelstra says Butler's All-Star starting snub is 'a joke'
MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra has a suggestion for All-Star voting: Ditch the positions.
No. 9 Mississippi State women rally to beat Vandy 68-52
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Mississippi State Bulldogs are known for playing pressure and man-to-man defense under coach Vic Schaeffer. With his team trailing Vanderbilt after three quarters, he finally listened to…