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Mavs’ Jeremiah Baker turns setbacks into opportunity
MOSES LAKE — Long before signing his letter of intent to play football for Pacific Northwest Christian College on …
Edwards leads No. 11 Kentucky women in Howard's return
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Dre'Una Edwards scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and No. 11 Kentucky closed the game with an 11-0 run for a 60-49 win over Kansas State in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge on Thursday night.
No. 13 Indiana women defeat Samford 71-26
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Grace Berger and Mackenzie Holmes scored 13 points apiece and No. 13 Indiana used a dominate first half to cruise to a 71-26 win over Samford on Thursday night.
Steelers, Chiefs, Saints closing in on playoff spots
The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are closing in on clinching their respective divisions going into Week 13.
Plummer scores 21, Utah opens with 76-62 win over Washington
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alfonso Plummer scored 21 points, Timmy Allen added 14, and Utah used an 18-0 run midway through the second half to pull away for a 76-62 win over Washington on Thursday in the Pac-12 Conferen…
Minnesota advances to Western final, beating Sporting KC 3-0
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kevin Molino scored twice in the first half and Minnesota United advanced to the MLS Western Conference finals, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Thursday night.
Over the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against Bengals
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are in contention for their first AFC East title since 2008, which would ensure their first playoff berth since 2016, which would give them a shot at their first postseason win since…
Chase-down tackle, blocks just part of the job for McLaurin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sure, the ever-improving route-running, the key catches and the scores are what Washington pays Terry McLaurin for on game days — and the sorts of things that get plenty of attention around the NF…
Syracuse's Chris Elmore is one of a kind
Syracuse coach Dino Babers won't ever forget this most unusual season, even though he'd certainly like to with only one win and one game to play. And he most assuredly won't forget the contributions of senior Chris…
Esposito carries Sacramento St. past Idaho 77-55
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ethan Esposito scored 16 points as Sacramento State routed Idaho 77-55 in a Big Sky Conference opener on Thursday night.
Hockey Canada: Rangers won't loan Lafreniere to junior team
RED DEER, Alberta (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere will not play for Canada in the world junior hockey championship.
Garza scores 35, No. 3 Iowa routs W. Illinois to move to 3-0
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Luka Garza scored 35 points, 30 in the first half, and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 3 Iowa stayed unbeaten with a 99-58 win over Western Illinois on Thursday night.
Stanford begins extended road trip at No. 23 Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — When Stanford was in the initial stages of relocating from California to the Pacific Northwest for a couple of weeks, Washington was willing to help and give the Cardinal a place to get settled and p…
Ravens hope to put COVID outbreak, losing streak behind them
By the time this season is done, the Baltimore Ravens would like to be known as the team that rebounded from an outbreak of COVID-19 to reach the playoffs, rather than the NFL club most impacted by playing in the m…
49ers head to new home in Arizona to host Bills
The San Francisco 49ers will need to get used to their temporary new home, while the Buffalo Bills will try to put aside the bad memories from their most recent trip to Arizona.
Air Force runs over Utah State 35-7 behind Daniels
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Haaziq Daniels had the longest touchdown pass of his career and one of four Air Force rushing touchdowns and the Falcons dominated Utah State 35-7 on Thursday night.