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Mavericks dig deep to sweep Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (4-3) dug deep against the Sunnyside Grizzlies as they earned a competitive …
Messi nets 2 in Barça win at Bilbao; Atlético upset in Copa
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league, while Atlético Madrid was ousted from the Copa del Rey by a third-tier side on Wednesda…
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New team, same ole Tom Brady.
No. 21 Duke beats Boston College 83-82 without Coach K
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski was sidelined due to COVID-19 proto…
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Postseason means a fresh start, and the Tennessee defense may be the unit most in need of just that opportunity.
Boca and River stopped in 1st leg of Copa Libertadores semis
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentinian archrivals River Plate and Boca Juniors failed to beat their Brazilian opponents in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals and are now in danger of missing the Jan. 30 decide…
Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot.
Jean-Baptiste carries Chattanooga past Samford 73-68
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — David Jean-Baptiste scored 22 points and Malachi Smith added 21 as Chattanooga narrowly beat Samford 73-68 on Wednesday night.
No. 21 Duke edges Boston College 83-82 without Coach K
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski was sidelined due to COVID-19 proto…
South Florida wins 7th straight, tops Wichita State 66-48
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Elena Tsineke hit five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to lead No. 18 South Florida to a 66-48 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday night.
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Jan. 8
'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision
MIAMI (AP) — With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours
Brees doesn't want Saints' playoff run to be about him
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees doesn’t want the Saints to make their upcoming playoff run about him, even if the record-setting quarterback’s career could end on any given weekend.
PSG draws in Pochettino's first game; leader Lyon wins 3-2
PARIS (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge of Paris Saint-Germain ended in a tame 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday as leader Lyon moved three points clear by beating Lens 3-2 at home.
Alston Jr. carries Boise St. past Air Force 78-59
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 16 points and seven rebounds as Boise State extended its win streak to nine games, defeating Air Force 78-59 on Wednesday night.
NC State QB Hockman leaving to become graduate transfer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman says he plans to leave the 24th-ranked Wolfpack as a graduate transfer.