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Huskies soccer ready to defend league title
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (14-7-1) are set to return to the pitch this week as the 2026 season kicks off. Head…
Gonzaga and Baylor top first NET rankings of 2020-21 season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The top two spots in the the first NET rankings mirror The Associated Press poll.
Spurgeon wears the 'C' as Wild appoint D-man as top leader
Jared Spurgeon's bosses had some news deemed important enough to deliver in person, so general manager Bill Guerin and head coach Dean Evason dropped by the Minnesota Wild defenseman's house on the eve of training …
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans know Deshaun Watson is the quarterback they need to lead them next year and beyond.
Thompson lifts Campbell past Gardner-Webb 70-61
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Messiah Thompson scored a career-high 15 points as Campbell beat Gardner-Webb 70-61 on Monday.
NBA tells teams that rules on mask-wearing will get tougher
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games.
Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of stability at several key positions.
Elway takes elevated role, seeks new GM to report to him
DENVER (AP) — Grandchild number 7 came a few days early but right on time for old No. 7.
Falden carries Winthrop over Charleston Southern 85-69
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charles Falden posted 14 points as Winthrop extended its season-opening win streak to eight games, beating Charleston Southern 85-69 on Monday.
Sandra Scully, wife of Hall of Fame announcer, dies at 76
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Scully, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully, has died from complications of ALS. She was 76.
Greene's double-double leads No. 16 Ohio St women by Penn St
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Madison Greene had 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jacy Sheldon scored 21 points and No. 16 Ohio State beat Penn State 82-69 on Monday night in its first game since Dec. 10.
With Evans hurting, Bucs show they have lots of playmakers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike Evans’ status for Tampa Bay’s first playoff game in 13 years is uncertain, though his left knee injury does not appear to be as serious as the Buccaneers initially feared.
Injury-riddled 49ers seek better health in 2021
The San Francisco 49ers' season barely got started when the star players began getting sidelined by injuries.
Reich believes Colts have winning combination for playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — From the start of training camp, Frank Reich kept insisting the Indianapolis Colts were a legitimate playoff team — and a real Super Bowl contender.
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings missed the playoffs by one game in a season with two losses by one point and two other one-score defeats.
MATCHDAY: Tottenham hosts 2nd-tier Brentford in cup semi
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday: