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Knights control the trenches in rout of Kiona-Benton
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (5-0) pitched a shutout Saturday with a 60-0 win over the Kiona-Benton Bears. “T…
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.
Spurs' Derrick White out indefinitely after breaking toe
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White is out indefinitely after breaking his left second toe.
Gordon helps Magic beat Cavaliers 103-83, snap 2-game skid
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Free of the minutes’ restriction that had been placed on him early this season as he recovered from a hamstring injury, Orlando forward Aaron Gordon made the most of his extra time on the floor.
Henderson helps No. 5 South Carolina beat Alabama 77-60
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — After helping set up her teammates in South Carolina's last game, it was Destanni Henderson's turn to step into the spotlight.
Mangum leads Radford past Hampton 79-66
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Dravon Mangum had 17 points and 10 rebounds as Radford got past Hampton 79-66 on Monday night.
Pickett lifts Siena past Monmouth 76-62
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Pickett recorded 18 points with a career-high 14 rebounds and Siena got past Monmouth 76-62 on Monday.
Packers hoping weather will maximize their home-field edge
The Green Bay Packers did everything they could in the regular season to boost their chances of reaching the Super Bowl for the first time in a decade.
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.