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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…
Bears not sweating how they reached postseason
The Chicago Bears aren't worrying about how they made the playoffs. They're in and that's what matters most to them.
NFL sets order for non-playoff teams to draft in April
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL confirmed the order for next April’s draft picks for the 18 non-playoff qualifiers on Monday, with tiebreakers determined by the ease of a team’s schedule.
No. 20 DePaul women hit 13 3-pointers in win over Villanova
CHICAGO (AP) — Sonya Morris scored 22 points, Darrione Rogers had 21, Lexi Held added 18, and the trio combined for 12 3-pointers in No. 20 DePaul's 94-82 victory over Villanova on Monday.
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden’s third season back as coach of the Raiders looked an awful lot like his second with a strong start, disappointing finish and no playoff appearance once again.
Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game
Alabama breezed through the regular season and college football's semifinals, surviving a solitary scare in the Southeastern Conference championship game to reach its expected destination.
Casali agrees to $1.5 million, 1-year deal with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Catcher Curt Casali agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, a month after he was cut by the Cincinnati Reds.
Falcons accelerate coach search, interview Chiefs' Bieniemy
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons accelerated their search for a new coach on the first day of their offseason by interviewing Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
3 American Hockey League teams opt out of season, 28 to play
The American Hockey League will go ahead with 28 teams this season after announcing Monday that three have opted out of playing because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bills riding momentum in preparing to face Colts in playoffs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Simply making the playoffs no longer cuts it in Buffalo.
Stars goalie Khudobin misses start of camp after visa issues
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin missed the start of training camp Monday while still going through NHL-mandated quarantine after some immigration issues.
South Carolina approves salaries for football assistants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Board of Trustees has approved more than $4.1 million in salaries for eight assistant coaches on football coach Shane Beamer's first staff.
Boston U men, women wear masks in wins over Holy Cross
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston University men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons on Monday wearing masks — not just on the sidelines, but during their games.
Seahawks flying a bit less on offense heading into playoffs
SEATTLE (AP) — Take away one 40-point outburst in early December and the general feeling is the Seattle Seahawks' offense that was flying earlier in the season is about to enter the playoffs in more of a slog.
Rams defense is NFL's best, but offense required in playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense is undeniably the best in the NFL. Rookie coordinator Brandon Staley's group allowed the fewest points, total yards, yards passing, touchdown passes and first downs …