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Ephrata names Carlstrom head basketball coach
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District has named Ryan Carlstrom its new head coach of boys basketball. According to…
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation
Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson for a second…
Green III leads Bryant over New Hampshire 93-85
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Michael Green III scored 23 points, tying his career high, Peter Kiss added 22 and Bryant topped New Hampshire 93-85 on Tuesday.
Ntambwe leaves No. 17 Texas Tech after only 3 games played
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sophomore forward Joel Ntambwe has left Texas Tech’s program after the former UNLV transfer played only in only three games for the 17th-ranked Red Raiders.
Defense a big reason for UCLA's turnaround this season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA had one of the worst defenses in the nation during Chip Kelly's first two seasons, a huge reason the Bruins won only seven games during that time.
Black helps No. 14 UNC top Stanford 67-63 in Maui semifinals
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Leaky Black and North Carolina spent last season struggling in late-game situations, fumbling away leads and failing to make a needed play at the most critical of moments.
No. 9 Creighton routs Omaha 94-67 with Bishop leading way
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two statistics stood out with Creighton coach Greg McDermott after his ninth-ranked Bluejays rolled past Omaha 94-67 Tuesday.
ACC moves games to give Clemson, ND off before championship
No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before th…
Texans' CB Roby suspended 6 games for violating PED policy
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Rubio returns to Wolves, with sharper perspective and skills
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a satisfactory first season with Phoenix, Ricky Rubio was
No. 25 Arizona State at Cal highlights Pac-12 this week
A look at things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:
TCU gets to 10 games by adding Louisiana Tech on Dec. 12
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has added a nonconference home game against Louisiana Tech on Dec. 12, giving the Horned Frogs a 10th scheduled game this season.
Liverpool and Porto advance, but Real Madrid in deep trouble
PARIS (AP) — While former champions Liverpool and Porto eased to the knockout stage of the Champions League, record 13-time champion Real Madrid faces an embarrassing group-stage exit after losing 2-0 at Shakhtar D…
Rangers plan for Kiner-Falefa to be starting SS over Andrus
The Texas Rangers will give Gold Glove-winning third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa the opportunity to be their starting shortstop next season and have told Elvis Andrus to prepare to play all infield positions.
Royals sign lefty starter Mike Minor to 2 year, $18M deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Left-hander Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals have finalized an $18 million, two-year deal, reuniting the 32-year-old starter with the club that helped him revive his career.
UC Riverside takes down Pac-12's Washington 57-42
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jock Perry scored 21 points, Arinze Chidom had eight points and 12 rebounds and UC Riverside beat Washington 57-42 on Tuesday for coach Mike Magpayo's first victory with the Highlanders.