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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…
Women's players hope NHL All-Star Weekend helps their cause
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Annie Pankowski got an email from the NHL asking if she’d like to be a part of its All-Star Weekend and jumped at the opportunity.
NFL initiative yields PSA on man killed by Dallas officer
DALLAS (AP) — A public service announcement honoring the life of a black man killed in his living room by a white Dallas police officer who said she mistook his apartment as her own debuted as part of an NFL initia…
UConn beats Tennessee 60-45 in first meeting in 13 years
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The latest chapter in the UConn-Tennessee rivalry was different for Geno Auriemma. Pat Summitt was no longer on the sideline for the Lady Vols.
Bloom: Red Sox won't rush to have manager by spring training
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are still hoping to have a manager in place by spring training, but chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said Thursday it's possible they won't hire someone before pitchers and catche…
Saracens scandal: Report shows ex-owner's deals with players
LONDON (AP) — Former Saracens owner Nigel Wray broke rules by entering into investments in property and image rights with a number of players, according to a disciplinary report published Thursday that detailed how…
Draine, Watson lead Southern Miss past UAB 84-77
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — LaDavius Draine matched his career-high with 28 points, Gabe Watson set a career best with 27 and Southern Miss broke its seven-game road losing streak, defeating UAB 84-77 on Thursday night…
Fobbs helps Towson push back Elon for 5th straight win 72-61
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Brian Fobbs scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half as Towson pulled away from Elon 72-61 on Thursday night.
Kaila Charles scores 20, No. 20 Maryland women beat Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kaila Charles had 20 points and nine rebounds to help No. 20 Maryland beat Illinois 79-60 on Thursday night.
Firmino, Alisson star for Liverpool in 2-1 win at Wolves
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Brazilians playing at opposite ends of the field combined to send Liverpool 16 points clear in the Premier League and closer to its first English championship title in 30 years.
Brunk leads Indiana to 67-63 win over No. 11 Michigan
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Joey Brunk scored 14 points, including a key layup with a minute left to play, and Jerome Hunter made two late free throws Thursday night to close out Indiana's 67-63 victory over No. 11 Mi…
Chidom scores 18 as UC Riverside beats Cal Poly 97-64
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Arinze Chidom had 18 points and nine rebounds and UC Riverside hit 16 3-pointers in its 97-64 win over Cal Poly on Thursday night.
Raiders sign Nevin Lawson to 1-year extension
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed cornerback Nevin Lawson to a one-year contract extension Thursday.
Austin Peay beats Tennessee St. 99-74
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordyn Adams and Terry Taylor scored 37 points apiece as Austin Peay extended its win streak to seven games, romping past Tennessee State 99-74 on Thursday night.
Haaland bids to join Bundesliga's goalscoring elite
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Erling Haaland certainly knows how to make an impression.
Wallace leads Eastern Illinois past UT-Martin 95-83
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Josiah Wallace had 22 points as Eastern Illinois beat UT-Martin 95-83 on Thursday night.