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Diamond Ducks take two wins over Tigers
EPHRATA — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Diamond Ducks earned two convincing victories Tuesday evening over the Ephrat…
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.
Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers
DeVonta Smith would be a Heisman Trophy winner unlike any other.
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 …
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:
POLL ALERT: Gonzaga remains atop Top 25, then Baylor; Villanova up to No. 3; No. 4 Texas has highest ranking since 2011
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Gonzaga remains atop Top 25, then Baylor; Villanova up to No. 3; No. 4 Texas has highest ranking since 2011.
Browns lose DE Vernon for playoffs with torn Achilles tendon
CLEVELAND (AP) — Olivier Vernon stepped up when the Browns needed him. They'll have to do the same.
Lions entering their biggest rebuild since drafting Stafford
DETROIT (AP) — The previous time the
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.
Ohio State coach Day expects QB Fields to play vs Alabama
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he expects Justin Fields to play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama after the quarterback was banged up during the semifinals.
Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn't an omen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin offered a very on-brand answer when asked whether he's comfortable with where his team is at heading into the playoffs.
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.
Robinson scores 33 to carry Fresno St. over Wyoming 81-61
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson had a career-high 33 points on 12-of-16 shooting plus 13 rebounds as Fresno State routed Wyoming 81-61 on Monday night.
Bruner scores 19 to lead USC Upstate past Longwood 71-69
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tommy Bruner had 19 points as South Carolina Upstate narrowly beat Longwood 71-69 on Monday night.
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh
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 and San Francisco defensive coordinato…