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Knights’ Briana Cedillo joins the Lady Vikings
MOSES LAKE — Briana Cedillo from the Royal Knights girls basketball team has signed with Big Bend Community Colleg…
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Ole Miss hires new softball coach
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss has a new person in charge of its softball program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Titans select CB Fulton, RB Evans on Day 2 of NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans used two of their first three selections in the NFL draft to help bolster one of the NFL's most productive offenses with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback.
Lions take Swift in 2nd round, Okwara and Jackson in the 3rd
D’Andre Swift's favorite all-time running back is Barry Sanders, even though he was born after the Hall of Famer ended his career with the Detroit Lions.
Seattle opts for experience over projects in draft class
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks were not in search of projects in this year's NFL draft. That might have to do with the changes to this offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
Vikings draft OT Ezra Cleveland, CB Cameron Dantzler
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings patiently filled major needs on the offensive line and in the secondary with two more picks on Friday night, taking advantage of a deep draft without having to move up and a…
Jets fill some big needs in Joe Douglas' first draft as GM
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas and the New York Jets entered the NFL draft looking for protectors, playmakers and leaders.