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Rage bats come alive in weekend tourney semifinal run
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (5-5-1) took a step forward over the weekend after making a run to the semifi…
Toledo builds big lead, cruises past Eastern Michigan 45-28
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Bryant Koback ran for 149 yards, Eli Peters and Carter Bradley each threw a pair of touchdown passes and Toledo rolled to a 45-28 victory over Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night.
Jazz select Udoka Azubuike with 27th pick in NBA draft
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz shored up their defense by selecting Kansas center Udoka Azubuike with the No. 27 pick of the NBA draft Wednesday night.
World Series champion Dodgers issue layoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers issued layoffs in the organization Wednesday as a result of revenue losses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nuggets take Arizona big man Zeke Nnaji at No. 22 in draft
DENVER (AP) — Arizona center
Pistons draft Hayes as first of trio of first-round picks
DETROIT (AP) — If there were any doubt that new general manager Troy Weaver would be willing to shake up the Detroit Pistons, it's obvious now.
Nets end up with Shamet after 3-team, NBA draft-night deal
The Brooklyn Nets traded the 19th pick in the NBA draft to the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Landry Shamet in a three-team trade Wednesday night with the Detroit Pistons.
Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deni Avdija became the highest-drafted player from Israel in NBA history by going No. 9 overall to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night — a year after the team made Rui Hachimura the first pl…
76ers take Kentucky's Maxey with 21st pick in NBA draft
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers selected Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey with the 21st pick of the NBA draft Wednesday night, the first selection under the new regime led by president Daryl Morey.
Bucks select R.J. Hampton at No. 24, but may be trading him
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks selected guard R.J. Hampton with the 24th overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, though they may not be keeping him for very long.
Plitt, Huntley lead Ball State over Northern Illinois 31-25
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw a pair of touchdown passes, Caleb Huntley ran for 103 yards and Ball State beat Northern Illinois 31-25 on Wednesday night.
T-wolves take Edwards with top pick, agree to deal for Rubio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a year without consensus about the top NBA prospect, Anthony Edwards came with questions about focus and effort along with immense potential with and without the ball.
Blazers pick Isaiah Stewart out of Washington
The Trail Blazers selected Isaiah Stewart out of Washington with the 16th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.
Mavs take Arizona's Josh Green of Australia with 18th pick
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks want to get better defensively, and they believe Arizona guard Josh Green can help them do it.
Heat take Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick in NBA draft
MIAMI (AP) — Precious Achiuwa was the best player in the American Athletic Conference in his lone collegiate season. The Miami Heat hope that success can now translate to the NBA.
Thunder acquire 17th pick Pokusevski from Timberwolves
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder bolstered their frontcourt during the NBA draft on Wednesday night, acquiring Serbian forward Aleksej Pokusevski in a trade with Minnesota.