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ACH secures state berth Wednesday
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had a successful Wednesday afternoon as they earned a 3-0 victor…
Gobert leads Jazz to 109-92 win over Hornets
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Opponents are starting to find out just how tough the Utah Jazz can be on defense over 48 minutes.
No. 8 UCLA women rout Utah 84-54 to improve to 15-0
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The No. 8 UCLA Bruins were in unfamiliar territory.
AP source: Sanó, Twins agree to $30M, 3-year contract
Miguel Sanó and the Minnesota Twins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $30 million, three-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
NHL Capsules
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Petr Mrazek stopped 32 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Lucas Wallmark and Martin Necas scored within 63 seconds of each other near the end of the second period to help the Caroli…
Pelinka adds VP of operations title to GM role with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Pelinka was given the title of vice president of basketball operations by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, almost three years after the former agent was hired as general manager.
No. 6 Butler 70, Providence 58
Thompson 1-4 0-0 2, Baldwin 5-9 5-8 17, McDermott 2-6 5-6 9, Golden 5-7 3-5 14, Nze 5-8 0-0 10, Tucker 7-11 0-0 17, Smits 0-0 0-0 0, David 0-0 1-2 1, Battle 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-45 14-21 70.
Utah 109, Charlotte 92
Bridges 4-8 2-4 11, Washington 2-5 2-2 7, Biyombo 2-5 4-4 8, Graham 2-9 0-0 4, Rozier 9-14 2-2 23, Bacon 3-4 1-2 8, Batum 1-3 0-0 3, Hernangomez 6-6 2-2 15, Kidd-Gilchrist 1-2 0-0 2, Williams 1-3 1-2 3, Zeller 3-9 …
Phoenix 98, Orlando 94
Birch 2-4 2-3 6, Iwundu 1-7 2-2 4, Vucevic 8-21 0-1 18, Fournier 9-21 7-8 28, Fultz 6-13 3-4 15, Jefferson 0-1 2-2 2, Ross 6-16 3-4 18, Bamba 0-1 0-0 0, Magette 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 33-89 19-24 94.
N. Kentucky 68, Ill.-Chicago 52
Sharpe 3-10 0-0 7, Faulkner 6-12 1-4 15, Tate 5-12 1-5 12, Langdon 1-5 1-2 3, Nelson 5-5 3-5 13, Eleeda 3-6 0-0 9, Adheke 1-1 0-0 2, Harris 1-2 2-2 4, Djoko 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 26-54 8-18 68.
Manning's 3-pointer lifts No. 20 Missouri State to 69-67 win
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) —
Cardinals avoid arbitration with $1.3 million deal with Gant
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals avoided arbitration with right-hander John Gant on Friday by agreeing to a $1.3 million, one-year deal.
Turner has 27 points, 14 boards as Pacers beat Bulls 116-105
CHICAGO (AP) — Myles Turner dominated down low and the Pacers hit enough big shots to squeeze out the victory — even though things got tight at the end.
Villar avoids arbitration by reaching deal with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins newcomer Jonathan Villar reached an agreement Friday on an $8.2 million, one-year contract.
Springer, Astros face $5M gap in arbitration salary filings
HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros agreed to deals with five of their seven arbitration-eligible players Friday but are headed toward a hearing with star outfielder George Springer.
Wampler carries Wright St. past IUPUI 84-70
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Wampler had 26 points as Wright St. stretched its win streak to eight games, defeating IUPUI 84-70 on Friday night. Loudon Love added 20 points for the Raiders.