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Men’s college basketball recap
MOSES LAKE — With each passing day, March hoops draws nearer. As Washington men's basketball teams start to make t…
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NFL
Ole Miss hires new softball coach
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss has a new person in charge of its softball program.
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn't want to invest draft choices in players who'd struggle to make a roster loaded with regulars from three straight division-winning…
Texans' O'Brien uses 1st draft as GM to address many needs
Coach Bill O’Brien addressed many of the Houston Texans’ needs in his first draft as the team’s general manager, despite not having a first-round pick.
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense
ATLANTA (AP) — After back-to-back losing seasons, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn know they're under pressure in 2020.
NCAA denies request to drop Division I sport minimum
The NCAA Division I Council denied a request to temporarily waive the minimum number of sports required to be a Division I member and delayed a decision on allowing all college athletes to be immediately eligible o…
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
Nevada News Digest
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Denver Broncos build around Drew Lock in the NFL draft
John Elway pledged to give Drew Lock more weapons and better protection in an NFL draft teeming with wide receivers and offensive linemen.
Rams grab Cam Akers, Van Jefferson to replace Gurley, Cooks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams went right to work patching the biggest holes in their lineup when they finally got some picks in the NFL draft.
Bears draft big TE, speedy WR, add to defense in draft
The Chicago Bears drafted a big tight end and a speedy receiver. They didn't ignore their defense, either.
Colts grab USC WR Pittman, Wisconsin RB Taylor in 2nd round
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts used the first part of this offseason investing in their defense.
Gonzaga's Ayayi declares for NBA draft, won't hire agent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga sophomore Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA draft on Saturday but will not hire an agent.
Colts find new potential weapons in draft to help Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts found some new playmakers in this year's draft.
Cardinals beef up defense, add protection for Murray
The Arizona Cardinals focused on two major needs in the NFL draft: Improving a defense that was among the league's worst last season and protecting young franchise quarterback Kyler Murray.