Blanco Panthers preparing for a familiar matchup in class 3A-DI regional final
The Blanco Panthers suffered a season-ending loss to Edna in last year's regional final and in the second round the year before. But this year has a different feel. Blanco's 2nd-year head coach, Jamie Dixon, is familiar with Edna, having previously coached in their district.
With Wembanyama out for San Antonio, Pelicans extend Spurs’ skid to 14 games
Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Trey Murphy scored 18 points in his first appearance this season and the New Orleans Pelicans beat San Antonio 121-106 on Friday night to send the Spurs to their 14th straight loss.
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No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship.
Kaidon Salter leads unbeaten No. 20 Liberty past New Mexico State 49-35 for C-USA title
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With Wembanyama out for San Antonio, Pelicans extend Spurs’ skid to 14 games
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European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition
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Young scores 45 as Hawks rally past Wembanyama, Sochan to hand Spurs 13th straight loss
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Corey Perry says he's seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B class-action lawsuit for promoting for Binance NFTs
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Blanco Panthers preparing for a familiar matchup in class 3A-DI regional final
The Blanco Panthers suffered a season-ending loss to Edna in last year's regional final and in the second round the year before. But this year has a different feel. Blanco's 2nd-year head coach, Jamie Dixon, is familiar with Edna, having previously coached in their district.
Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's return
Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.
Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player
Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims.
Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle
A lawyer for the Memphis couple who took in former NFL player Michael Oher when he was in high school says references to Oher being their adopted son will be removed from the couple’s websites and public speaking materials as part of their legal battle over Oher’s finances.