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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
Missouri builds big lead, holds off No. 21 Oregon in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Missouri passed its early test against No. 21 Oregon, validating coach Cuonzo Martin's belief that a Tigers team that returned four starters is poised to move up in the Southeastern Conference.
AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick
HOUSTON (AP) — AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick.
Diamondbacks offer contracts to Kelly, Weaver, Smith
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks offered contracts to three arbitration-eligible players on Wednesday, including catcher Carson Kelly and pitchers Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith.
Wilson carries Louisiana-Lafayette over New Orleans 66-63
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mylik Wilson had 21 points as Louisiana-Lafayette narrowly defeated New Orleans 66-63 on Wednesday night.
No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Drew watched No. 2 Baylor's first two games in quarantine.
Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins declined Wednesday to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons.
Changing of the guard: Rockets, Wiz make Westbrook-Wall deal
HOUSTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving to the Houston Rockets in a significant swap of point guards — one an MVP, the other a No. 1 overall draft pick — just we…
Utah Valley tops Westminster (UT) 79-71
OREM, Utah (AP) — Le’Tre Darthard and Jamison Overton scored 16 points apiece as Utah Valley got past Westminster (UT) 79-71 on Wednesday night. Blaze Nield added 13 points, Fardaws Aimaq scored 12 and Trey Woodbur…
Carter, No. 6 Mississippi State women rout New Orleans
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Nikki McCray-Penson told her players all week leading up to the game against New Orleans that their size would be the difference.
Etienne leads Wichita St. past Oral Roberts 85-80
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had a career-high 26 points as Wichita State narrowly defeated Oral Roberts 85-80 on Wednesday night.
Staine carries Dixie State over North Dakota 74-73
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Frank Staine had 19 points and Jacob Nicolds posted 17 points and eight rebounds as Dixie State edged past North Dakota 74-73 on Wednesday night.
Rams QB Goff on McVay's criticism: "He's absolutely right"
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff didn't get offended last weekend when Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay called out the quarterback over his recent spate of turnovers.
Wednesday;s Sports In Brief
NBA
Rockies don't offer contract to oft-injured OF David Dahl
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies chose not to offer 2021 contracts Wednesday to oft-injured outfielder David Dahl, catcher Tony Wolters and right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez.
Holt lifts UT-Martin over Evansville 93-87 in 2OT
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Eden Holt had 24 points as UT Martin beat Evansville 93-87 in double overtime on Wednesday night.