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Tigers and Diamond Ducks prepare for end of season tourney
EPHRATA — The Tillage League is heading into postseason play this weekend in Ephrata with the first games starting…
Sounders back in West final after 1-0 win over FC Dallas
SEATTLE (AP) — Unlike some of his higher profile, high-scoring teammates, Shane O'Neill doesn't have trouble recalling some of the more memorable goals of his career.
New Mexico State cruises past Benedictine Mesa 92-54
PHOENIX (AP) — Donnie Tillman and Evan Gilyard II scored 17 points apiece and New Mexico State rolled to a 92-54 win over NAIA member Benedictine Mesa on Tuesday night.
McLaughlin leads Abilene Christian past Howard Payne 81-51
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Logan McLaughlin had 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to lift Abilene Christian to an 81-51 win over Division III Howard Payne on Tuesday night.
Lever lifts Grand Canyon past Mississippi Valley State 88-49
PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever had 20 points as Grand Canyon romped past Mississippi Valley State 88-49 on Tuesday night.
Ducas scores 19, Saint Mary's tops Nicholls 73-50
Alex Ducas hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead Saint Mary's to a home-opening 73-50 win over Nicholls State on Tuesday night.
Alabama's Petty scores 22 in 86-74 win over UNLV
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 22 points, making six 3-pointers, Jahvon Quinerly added 19 points and Alabama beat UNLV 86-74 on Tuesday night in the consolation bracket of the relocated Maui Invitatio…
Years after coming out, gay athletes upset by lack of change
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — David Kopay and Ian Roberts live on different sides of the Pacific Ocean. Both took giant leaps of faith when they came out.
Allen leads Nebraska past South Dakota 76-69
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Teddy Allen scored 23 points and Nebraska turned back South Dakota 76-69 on Tuesday night.
Arms scores 14 to carry Winthrop over UNC-Greensboro 75-67
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Adonis Arms also scored 14 points to lift Winthrop to a 75-67 win over UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night.
Tahvanainen scores 12 to lift Bradley past Judson 105-32
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Ville Tahvanainen, Ja'Shon Henry, Elijah Childs and Terry Nolan Jr. each scored 12 points to carry Bradley to a 105-32 win over Judson on Tuesday night.
Joe Ross, Nationals agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Ross and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $1.5 million contract Tuesday, one day before the deadline for teams to offers deals to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
Tryon, Staton-McCray carry Samford past Covenant 97-73
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jacob Tryon had 17 points to lead five Samford players in double figures as the Bulldogs easily beat Covenant 97-73 on Tuesday night.
Warren lifts Hampton over George Washington 82-78
WASHINGTON (AP) — Davion Warren scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Hampton opened its season with an 82-78 win over George Washington
Providence hangs on for 63-62 win over Davidson
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nate Watson scored 22 points and Providence held on to defeat Davidson 63-62 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday night.
Pistons sign Sirvydis, make deals with 3 others official
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Deividas Sirvydis, who played most recently for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.