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Weather forces delays in Basin sports
MOSES LAKE — Several sporting events across the Basin have been postponed this weekend due to rain and snow causin…
The NCAA plans to stage the women's basketball tournament in one geographic area and San Antonio is the likely host site
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA plans to stage the women's basketball tournament in one geographic area and San Antonio is the likely host site.
Eagles continue to thrive with backup quarterbacks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles thrive with backup quarterbacks.
Marquette uses strong 2nd half to beat No. 9 Creighton 89-84
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marquette clamped down on Creighton's shooters in the second half, made a few adjustments on the offensive end and left CHI Health Center with its second win over a top-10 opponent in two weeks.
Utah university votes to pursue dropping 'Dixie' from name
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A university in Utah voted Monday to move forward with an effort to drop “Dixie” from its name — an example of the nation’s reexamination of the remnants of Confederacy and slavery.
Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapse
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was “following simple commands” Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said.
The Latest: DePaul calls off 2 more men's basketball games
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Reliever Greg Holland stays with Royals, $2.75M for 1 year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent reliever Greg Holland stayed with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, signing a one-year contact for $2.75 million.
Women's NCAA Tournament to play at one site, eyes on Texas
UConn coach Geno Auriemma wasn't surprised that the NCAA women's basketball tournament will be played in one geographical area. It just makes the most sense.
Notre Dame, Clemson full strength heading into ACC title
No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 4 Clemson expect to be rested and at full strength when they meet in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship on Saturday.
Seattle throttles NAIA-member Northwest 89-40 in home opener
SEATTLE (AP) — Riley Grigsby scored 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting and Seattle beat NAIA-member Northwest 89-40 on Sunday night in the Redhawks' home opener.
Burton leads No. 16 Northwestern women past Minnesota 80-51
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Veronica Burton had 20 points and a career-high 10 assists as No. 16 Northwestern rolled to an 80-51 win over Minnesota in the Big 10 Conference opener for both teams Monday night.
Texas Tech fires offensive coordinator Yost after 2nd season
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech fired offensive coordinator David Yost on Monday as coach Matt Wells responded to a pair of sub-par seasons by cutting ties with one of the assistants he brought from Utah State.
Red Sox sign slugging OF Renfroe for 1 year, $3.1M
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox saw enough of Hunter Renfroe at Fenway Park this summer to think he might be a good fit.
VanDerveer ties Summitt's wins record, No. 1 Stanford rolls
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer tied the late Pat Summitt as winningest women’s coach in NCAA Division I basketball history with 1,098 on Sunday night as the top-ranked Cardinal beat rival Ca…
Hunt lifts Morehead State over Eastern Kentucky 75-62
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — KJ Hunt, Jr. came off the bench to score 17 points to carry Morehead State to a 75-62 win over Eastern Kentucky on Monday night.