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Postseason football is here
MOSES LAKE — Postseason high school football is finally here in the Basin, as several teams have earned their chan…
New Mexico lawmaker wants to let college athletes profit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican state legislator and former university football lineman wants New Mexico to allow its college athletes to profit financially from their fame as the NCAA looks into possibly removi…
Texas A&M tops Missouri 66-64 despite record free throws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — For a struggling Missouri men’s basketball team, even an NCAA record-breaking night wasn’t enough for a win.
Wisconsin pulls away from Nebraska for 82-68 win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard's message to his team at halftime Tuesday was to not worry about the offense. He knew that end of the floor would take care of itself.
Curry scores 13 to carry VCU past St. Joseph's 73-60
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Keshawn Curry scored 13 points off the bench and VCU beat Saint Joseph's 73-60 on Tuesday night.
Jeter 1 vote shy of unanimous, Walker also elected to Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Known for two decades as No. 2, Derek Jeter is now linked to the number 1 — as in, who was the lone Hall of Fame voter who didn't put a check mark next to his name?
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Lejeune's injury-time double earns Newcastle draw at Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Florian Lejeune scored two injury-time goals to rescue an unlikely point for Newcastle in a 2-2 draw at Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Journeyman Raheem Mostert becomes star for 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert seeks out motivation.
Vassilev becomes 2nd-youngest American in Premier League
Forward Indiana Vassilev became the second-youngest American to play in England's Premier League when he appeared as a substitute in the second half at Brighton.
Howard's 32-point effort carries Marquette past St. John's
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 32 points with six rebounds and four assists and Marquette beat St. John's 82-68 on Tuesday.
Jacksons pave the way in Toledo's 83-74 win over Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Marreon Jackson scored 29 points and Willie Jackson snared 14 rebounds to lead Toledo to an 83-74 win over Ohio on Tuesday.
Bournemouth ends 4-game EPL losing run by beating Brighton
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth ended a four-game losing run in the Premier League by beating Brighton 3-1 on Tuesday.
AP source: Jaguars close to landing Jay Gruden as next OC
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the search says former Washington coach Jay Gruden is close to finalizing a deal to become Jacksonville's offensive coordinator.
NHL teams realize backup goaltender is important position
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins had it all set up to honor backup goalie Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday night for becoming the 74th goalie in NHL history to play in 500 games.
Villa scores late winner to beat Watford 2-1 in EPL
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Tyrone Mings' last-gasp winner gave Aston Villa a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Watford on Tuesday to lift the club out of the Premier League relegation zone.