Stories for February 9, 2013
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Winter all-league teams
All-league teams 4A GSHL, 3A GSHL, 2A GSHL and 1A Trico
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Bieler wins Nordic Combined WCup event in Almaty
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Christoph Bieler of Austria capped off a successful weekend Sunday with a win in the Nordic combined World Cup individual event.
High school scoreboard 2/10
High school results from Saturday, Feb. 9
Hockinson wins district swim title
Four separate Hawks captured district titles as the Hockinson boys swimming team claimed a district team crown Saturday at the Class 2A/1A district meet in Longview.
Mountain View, Prairie wrestlers shine at regional
Thunder capture first regional team title
It just keeps getting better for the Mountain View wrestling program, and the Prairie Falcons were as perfect as they could be Saturday night in the finals of the Class 3A Region III championships at Kelso High School
Union girls win district by stopping Skyview
Storm had won 11 consecutive games before Saturday
The Union girls basketball team not only pulled off an upset Saturday night in their 4A district title game against Skyview, the Titans also made history.
Union wrestlers claim team title, 9 to state
Three Titans win individual titles at regional meet
It was the kind of moment an athlete is likely to remember a long time.
Plainsmen team up for district crown
Balanced effort gives Evergreenthe title over Union
According to Evergreen boys basketball coach Brian Witherspoon, his team's most important goal in any given game is to have four players score in double figures.
New England begins the big dig-out after epic snow storm
Up to 3 feet of snow fell, but only a few areas set precipitation records
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- New Englanders began the back-breaking job of digging out from as much as 3 feet of snow Saturday and emergency crews used snowmobiles to reach shivering motorists stranded overnight on New York's Long Island after a howling storm swept through the Northeast.
Boys basketball: Toledo 58, Woodland 50
Austin Trafalet was the man on the spot for Toledo, scoring 28 points to rally the Indians to a win in the Class 1A district semifinals in Chehalis.
Boys basketball: Capital 69, Hockinson 53
Wyatt Yearout made a school record eight 3-pointers but they were not enough to keep the Hawks from losing a first-round Class 2A district tournament game in Olympia.
Fire damages outbuilding behind Brush Prairie home
A Saturday evening fire did major damage to an outbuilding in Brush Prairie, but did not spread to a nearby home, according to Clark County Fire District 3.
Park Service takes Wing Luke under its wing
Seattle museum gains national recognition, affiliation
SEATTLE -- The Seattle museum named for the Northwest's first Asian-American elected official is being given a federal designation that could lead to government assistance and increased national exposure.
Curiosity drills into bedrock on Mars
Scientists cheer latest milestone in studying planet
LOS ANGELES -- For the first time, a robot has drilled into a rock on Mars and collected a sample, and scientists are patting themselves on the back. The likelihood of high-fives also is extremely high.
Generosity reaches Crestline
Teachers choose from donations on Saturday
A worn copy of "The Velveteen Rabbit" faced out from a box marked for first-graders, one of many book-filled boxes in a conference room at the Evergreen Public Schools' administrative offices. Copies of Nancy Drew mysteries and "Bridge to Terabithia" were in boxes marked for older students.
Clark men hold off Green River
Clark women win in rout
A 21-point halftime lead nearly vanished, but the Clark College men's basketball team held on for a 70-69 NWAACC West Division victory over Green River of Auburn on Saturday.
Bolt goes 400 meters in 2013 debut
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Usain Bolt kicked off his sprint season Saturday by making a rare appearance in a 400-meter race and finishing in 46.74 seconds.
Boys basketball: La Center 53, Montesano 49
The Wildcats extended their season with a close victory over Montesano in the 1A district tournament game at Chehalis.
Agency on aging fields criticism
State looking into a complaint alleging deadly lack of safety
A complaint filed with the state against the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities alleges that bad management practices, unwieldy bureaucracy and a hostile work environment have led to unsafe conditions, and at least one death, among the agency's elderly and disabled clients.
Paterno family to respond to critical report
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The wife of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno says the family's detailed response to a critical report on the handling of child abuse allegations against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is being released to the public.
Church will fast for sake of children
Lawmakers invited to join in effort to fund food programs
To urge the Washington legislature to take action against childhood hunger, the First Congregational Church of Christ is organizing a 24-hour "Fast for the Children" from sundown Feb. 19 to sundown Feb. 20.
Takanashi closes in on World Cup ski jump title
YAMAGATA, Japan (AP) -- Sara Takanashi of Japan moved closer to winning the women's ski jump world title by sweeping a World Cup doubleheader on Sunday.
Hawaii comes back to beat UC Irvine 78-72
HONOLULU (AP) -- Christian Standhardinger scored 20 points, Hauns Brereton added 16 and Hawaii erased a second-half deficit to defeat UC Irvine 78-72 on Saturday night.
Wash. state nears deal on gun background checks
OLYMPIA-- Washington lawmakers are beginning to coalesce around a plan that would expand the state's laws on gun background checks, providing hope for supporters after years of failed efforts.
Breasts, buttocks banned by CBS from Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) -- CBS is asking stars not to bare too much skin at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Fugitive's rant puts focus on evolving LAPD legacy
LOS ANGELES -- Fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner's claim in an online "manifesto" that his career was undone by racist colleagues conspiring against him comes at a time when it's widely held that the police department has evolved well beyond the troubled racial legacy of Rodney King and the O.J. Simpson trial.
Boeing sends 787 on test flight from Seattle
NEW YORK -- A Boeing 787 is in the air on a test flight, the first since the new airliner was grounded three weeks ago because of a battery fire.
Cal State Fullerton beats UC Riverside 79-67
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Sammy Yeager had 30 points and D.J. Seeley added 21 as Cal State Fullerton defeated UC Riverside 79-67 on Saturday night.
Saint Mary's beats San Diego 74-64
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Matthew Dellavedova scored 19 points including five 3-pointers, had seven assists and Saint Mary's (Cal) won its ninth straight in a 74-64 victory over San Diego on Saturday night.
CS Santa Barbara wins 66-53, loses top scorer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) -- Despite losing its leading scorer and rebounder, Alan Williams, to a sprained ankle midway through the first half, UC Santa Barbara battled to a 66-53 victory over Pacific on Saturday night.
Southern Hemisphere teams into semis at USA Sevens
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Heavyweights New Zealand and Fiji will meet in the semifinals of the USA Sevens rugby tournament after southern hemisphere teams dominated Saturday's second day of the three-day event.
Canucks surge to 5th straight win with 5-1 victory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Rookie Jordan Schroeder scored his first two NHL goals and Cory Schneider stopped 33 shots and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to defeat the Calgary Flames 5-1 Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Carter sets career scoring mark for CS Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Stephon Carter became the career scoring leader at Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday night, sparking an 82-71 victory over Cal State San Marcos.
Long Beach St. outlasts Cal State Northridge 83-80
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) -- James Ennis scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and Long Beach State rebounded from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Cal State Northridge 83-80 on Saturday night.
High Point overcomes Coastal Carolina 74-62
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) -- Allan Chaney and Derrell Edwards scored 15 points apiece to lead High Point to a 74-62 victory over Coastal Carolina in a Big South Conference game Saturday.
Hood, Samford shoot down The Citadel 79-67
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Tyler Hood scored a season-high 19 points and Samford snapped a four-game losing streak with a 79-67 win over The Citadel Saturday night.
Wright State drops Milwaukee 64-49
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jerran Young and Cole Darling each had 18 points and Wright State jumped out to an early lead and never looked back to defeat Milwaukee 64-49 on Saturday night for its third straight win.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beats McNeese State 61-58
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Hameed Ali and Joy Williamson scored 15 points apiece and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won for just the third time this season, beating McNeese State 61-58 Saturday night.
Cartwright leads Pennsylvania past Brown 71-48
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Miles Cartwright had 28 points and seven rebounds, and Pennsylvania outscored Brown by 20 points in the second half en route to a 71-48 victory in an Ivy League game Saturday night.
VCU pulls away from Charlotte 68-61
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rob Brandenberg scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half to lead Virginia Commonwealth to its third straight win, defeating Charlotte 68-61 Saturday night in an Atlantic 10 Conference contest.
Northeast begins digging out after massive snowstorm
A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston corridor shrouded in 1 to 3 feet of snow Saturday, stranding motorists on highways overnight and piling up drifts so high that some homeowners couldn't get their doors open.
Love nets 22 and Denver beats Idaho 74-58
DENVER (AP) -- Jalen Love scored 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting including four 3-pointers and Denver used a big first half to seal the deal early against Idaho with a 74-58 win Saturday night.
Norfolk State overwhelms Delaware State 74-56
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Malcolm Hawkins scored 20 points and Brandon Goode had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Norfolk State past Delaware State 74-56 on Saturday.
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Smith's 3s lead SE Missouri past E. Illinois 77-64
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) -- Marland Smith hit a school-record-tying nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Southeast Missouri defeated Eastern Illinois 77-64 Saturday.
Ball State snaps Western Michigan's streak, 65-62
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Jauwan Scaife scored a career-high 30 points, including three 3-pointers, to help Ball State snap Western Michigan's seven-game winning streak with a 65-62 victory Saturday evening.
Duren leads Yale past Princeton 69-65
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) -- Javier Duren scored 13 points and Yale snapped Princeton's six-game winning streak in a 69-65 victory on Saturday.
Saint Louis stymies Richmond 56-46
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Dwayne Evans scored 11 points and Saint Louis built an 18-point second-half lead against cold-shooting Richmond and then held on to beat the Spiders 56-46 Saturday night, the Billiken's sixth straight win.
Burton nets 22, Nevada beats Air Force 74-69
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Deonte Burton scored 22 points, Kevin Panzer had 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Nevada's late second-half surge earned the Wolf Pack a 74-69 victory over Air Force on Saturday night.
UMKC snaps 5-game skid, beats South Dakota 80-65
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Fred Chatmon scored a career-high-tying 20 points off the bench, Nate Rogers added 17 and UMKC snapped its five-game losing streak with an 80-65 win over South Dakota on Saturday.
Florida Gulf Coast routs SC Upstate 74-49 in A-Sun
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Sherwood Brown scored 21 points and Florida Gulf Coast rode a big second half to a 74-49 rout of South Carolina Upstate Saturday night in Atlantic Sun play.
Oakland beats South Dakota State 88-83
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) -- Travis Bader scored 31 points, making 9 of 16 from 3-point range, and Oakland won its fifth game in a row by defeating South Dakota State 88-83 on Saturday.
Charleston Southern easily handles Campbell 86-68
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Saah Nimley scored 20 points and Arlon Harper added 17 to lead Charleston Southern to an 86-68 win over Campbell on Saturday.
Middleton, NC A&T down Bethune-Cookman 65-55
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Lamont Middleton scored 17 points as North Carolina A&T's offense shot 64.7 percent in the second half in a 65-55 win over Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference-foe Bethune-Cookman Saturday.
Kessens, Longwood beat Winthrop 62-56, snap skid
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- Michael Kessens scored 11 of his 15 points in the first 8 minutes of the second half as Longwood pulled away from Winthrop, then held on for a 62-56 win Saturday, snapping a 14-game losing streak.
Northwestern State routs Central Arkansas 93-73.
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) -- Brison White had career-highs of 20 points and six steals helping Northwestern State rout Central Arkansas 93-73 Saturday in a Southland Conference game.
North Carolina Central defeats Florida A&M 51-43
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Jeremy Ingram had 18 points and seven rebounds to lead North Carolina Central to a 51-43 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday -- the Eagles' 10th consecutive victory.
Thomas leads Mercer past North Florida 64-44
MACON, Ga. (AP) -- Bud Thomas scored 12 points, dished out six assists and Mercer played a strong second half to rout North Florida 64-44 on Saturday.
Black leads Morgan State past Coppin State 80-51
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Justin Black scored 23 points and dished out six assists to lead Morgan State to an 80-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday.
Jackson, Pepperdine edge Portland in OT 72-68
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Lorne Jackson scored 7 of his 22 points in overtime, leading Pepperdine to a 72-68 victory over Portland on Saturday.
Valparaiso cruises past Cleveland State 80-72
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ryan Broekhoff scored 15 points to lead five Valparaiso players in double figures as the Horizon League-leading Crusaders defeated Cleveland State 80-72 Saturday to sweep the season series.
Koch scores 19 as Elon tops Furman 64-60
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Sebastian Koch shot a perfect 6 of 6 for a team-high 19 points as Elon topped Furman 64-60 Saturday in a Southern Conference game.
Marlins ready to turn page to 2013
MIAMI (AP) -- When Miami Marlins baseball operations president Larry Beinfest gathers his staff for their first official meeting of spring training, he typically starts with a review of the previous season.
Iowa beats Northwestern 71-57
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Devyn Marble broke a lengthy slump with 21 points and Iowa beat Northwestern 71-57 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.
Sykes' big game lifts UCF over East Carolina 83-73
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Isaiah Sykes scored 20 points, grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds and had 11 assists as Central Florida defeated East Carolina 83-73 Saturday.
Southeastern Louisiana tops Nicholls State 73-62
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) -- Brandon Fortenberry scored 30 points to equal his career high and led Southeastern Louisiana to a 73-62 victory over Nicholls State Saturday in Southland Conference play.
Rembert's 3 lifts ETSU over Stetson 62-61
DELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Rashawn Rembert scored 16 points and hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds remaining to complete East Tennessee State's stunning comeback from a 20-point, second-half deficit in its 62-61 victory Saturday over Stetson.
Rucker, Alabama-Birmingham defeat Marshall 75-61
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Rod Rucker had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Alabama-Birmingham to a 75-61 victory over Marshall in a Conference USA game on Saturday afternoon.
Bucknell outlasts Army 60-58
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) -- Cameron Ayers scored 19 points and Mike Muscala posted his fourth straight double-double to help Bucknell outlast Army 60-58 Saturday for its fourth consecutive win.
Red Sox: Prospect accidentally shot himself in leg
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington says outfield prospect Bryce Brentz accidentally shot himself in the leg last month, but could recover in time to play in spring training.
Memphis beats Southern Miss 89-76
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Geron Johnson scored 25 points, Chris Crawford added 16 and Memphis beat Southern Miss 89-76 to stay unbeaten in Conference USA.
Edwards, Maine beat Albany (NY) 66-52
ORONO, Maine (AP) -- Justin Edwards led Maine with 16 points in a 66-52 victory over Albany (N.Y.) Saturday in an America East Conference matchup.
Towson topples Georgia State 90-82 in OT
ATLANTA (AP) -- Rafriel Guthrie came off the bench to score a career-high 23 points and Towson topped Georgia State 90-82 in overtime Saturday.
Rugg helps Vermont sink UMBC 67-55
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Clancy Rugg posted his third double-double in six games and Vermont topped America East Conference-foe Maryland-Baltimore County 67-55 Saturday for its fourth straight win.
Nebraska-Omaha rallies past IUPUI 85-78
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- John Karhoff scored 26 points and Nebraska-Omaha overcame a 22-point first-half deficit, defeating IUPUI 85-78 Saturday.
E. Washington stuns Northern Arizona 77-74 in OT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Parker Kelly hit an overtime-forcing 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to cap a furious comeback, then made another 3 in the extra session, to help Eastern Washington shock Northern Arizona 77-74 on Saturday.
Keely leads Ohio past Bowling Green 72-63
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Reggie Keely scored 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Ohio to a 72-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American Conference game on Saturday afternoon.
Schoof lifts American U past Colgate 70-55
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Schoof scored 24 points and Stephen Lumpkins recorded his 10th double-double of the season as American University defeated Colgate 70-55 Saturday.
Blue Jackets send D Savard to AHL Springfield
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned defenseman David Savard to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass.
Delaware downs George Mason 79-72
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) -- Devon Saddler had a game-high 22 points and Jarvis Threatt got his first career double-double with 20 points and a career-high 10 boards to lead Delaware over George Mason 79-72 Saturday.
Hilliard leads Villanova past South Florida 68-40
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) -- Darrun Hilliard scored 17 points to lead Villanova to a 68-40 victory over cold-shooting South Florida on Saturday.
Radford pulls away from Presbyterian 76-65
RADFORD, Va. (AP) -- Javonte Green scored 27 points and tied a career-high with 13 rebounds and Radford snapped a three-game losing streak, beating Presbyterian 76-65 Saturday in Big South Conference play.
Kennesaw State beats Jacksonville 75-68, ends skid
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) -- Markeith Cummings scored 18 points as Kennesaw State ended an eight-game losing streak Saturday with a 75-68 victory over Jacksonville.
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers
Local intersections will become safer;'Clash of the Titans' fizzles
Cheers: To improvements coming to three dangerous Clark County intersections. The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded money to the projects as part of $25 million set aside by the Federal Highway Administration.
La Salle hits 3-pointers to rout Fordham 89-53
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Sam Mills scored a career-high 21 points, hitting 7 of 8 3-pointers, and Ramon Galloway was 5 of 7 from long range for 19 points as La Salle routed Fordham 89-53 Saturday.
Clark College adds athletes, teams to Hall
Festivities will be held after Saturday's basketball games
Clark College will induct six individuals and four teams into its Penguin Hall of Fame during a 5 p.m. ceremony today.
Milbank: Republicans' happy talk collides with grim realities
Republicans have happened upon a felicitous new strategy for reviving their party from its depressed state: They need only think happy thoughts.
Talking Points: Lincecum's new look
What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:
Letter: Who gets to define 'Christian'?
In his Jan. 30 letter, "Return to nation's beginnings," Doug Moe claims we are a Christian nation. What does that mean?
Letter: Don't rewrite military standards
Today's battlefield is non-linear; there is no "protected" battle space in which women can safely be employed. So women are already in combat -- 139 have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Letter: Drivers are cause of bridge wrecks
Now I have heard it all. First it is radical people saying that "guns kill people." Nothing to do with the person holding the gun.
Letter: Rank degrees of accountability
On reading Loti S. Christensen's Feb. 3 letter, "Clinton evades accountability," regarding the Benghazi investigation, I'm at a loss as to what Christensen would have had then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton do, other than take full responsibility.
Vital statistics
Births, divorces, marriages, and court proceedings.
Press Talk: Diversion class in session
Good morning, class. Professor Brancaccio is back again. Thanks so much for signing up for "How to Answer the Difficult Questions if You're a Politician."
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The Morning Press: A review of the week's news
A review of some of the week's top stories and some news you may have missed.
Religion calendar
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Letter: Significance of barracks obvious
I'm a retired person who often goes to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and find the history of the place very fascinating.
Try This: Theatrical offerings, film, music on tap
Love Street Playhouse presents "Crossing Delancey," a romantic comedy set in New York that follows Isabel, a modern woman who works in a book shop and pines over famous author Tyler. Her nosy grandmother, Bubbie, and the local matchmaker have their eyes set on someone else for Izzy: Sam, a pickle vendor from the old neighborhood. There will be a special dinner performance Feb. 14, catered by Chef Manny Gutierrez.
Bits 'n Pieces: Month of Jazz settles into Niche
Students from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics can get a taste of what it's like to be professional musicians during Niche Restaurant's Month of Jazz benefit.
Alumnae return to The Academy for fun, future
Women remember good times, contemplate plans for historic Vancouver building
The laughter and fun probably weren't much different decades ago.
Donations for Crestline Elementary School students, staff
Here are places accepting donations for students and staff of Crestline Elementary School, which was destroyed by fire early Sunday.
Seattle asks for big, expensive schools
More space needed, construction costs higher, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) — If voters approve a levy proposal Tuesday, the Seattle school district plans to build some of the biggest, most expensive elementary schools in the state.
Seniors blanket Sandy survivors
Woman, 91, at Corvallis complex leads effort to make quilts, afghans
CORVALLIS, Ore. — In an apartment full of books, handcrafts and memories, Eleanor Otley is making a gift for a stranger. The machine-stitched quilt of lavender and blue is ready now for the batting -- the filling sewn between the quilt's top and its backing. It's what gives the quilt its loft and warmth.
No. 11 Louisville women rout Pittsburgh 78-45
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Shoni Schimmel led five players in double figures with 22 points and Megan Deines scored 17 off the bench to help No. 11 Louisville rout Big East Conference-foe Pittsburgh 78-45 Saturday for its sixth straight win.
Tarrant breaks tie late, Tulane tips Houston 88-85
HOUSTON (AP) -- Ricky Tarrant scored 27 points, including a three-point play with 2 seconds remaining, and Tulane defeated Houston 88-85 Saturday.
Buffalo beats Northern Illinois 59-54
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Javon McCrea scored 16 points and Tony Watson had 14 points to help Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 59-54 on Saturday.
Houston Baptist tops New Orleans 75-68 in OT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Art Bernardi scored 23 points and Houston Baptist shot 80 percent in overtime to defeat New Orleans 75-68 Saturday and snap the Privateers' five-game home winning streak.
Tennessee-Martin beats SIU Edwardsville 77-68
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Myles Taylor scored 23 points and Tennessee-Martin pulled away easily with a 77-68 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Saturday.
Akron rallies to beat Miami (Ohio) 54-50
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- Brian Walsh and Demetrius Treadwell scored 13 points apiece and Akron got hot in the second half to rally and edge Miami (Ohio) 54-50 Saturday in Mid-American Conference play.
Mississippi State suspends Steele indefinitely
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Mississippi State has suspended guard Jalen Steele indefinitely for violating team rules.
Mejia, Hofstra rally past UNC Wilmington 65-56
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) -- Stevie Mejia scored 18 points and Hofstra overcame a 12-point, second-half deficit to defeat UNC Wilmington 65-56 Saturday, snapping a seven-game losing streak and a 16-game road skid.
Romo embracing closer's role in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Sergio Romo raced down a tunnel inside AT&T Park on Saturday, slapping hands with a sea of supporters chanting his last name during Fan Fest. He danced with some, posed for pictures with others and riled up the rest.
Wyatt, Temple edge Dayton 72-71 in frenzied finish
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Khalif Wyatt scored 20 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 7 seconds left, then Temple hung on in a frenzied final second to complete its come-from-behind 72-71 win over Dayton on Saturday.
Longtime broadcaster Shelby Whitfield dies at 77
JACKSON, N.J. (AP) -- Former Washington Senators broadcaster Shelby Whitfield, who enjoyed a long career with AP Radio and ABC Radio, has died. He was 77.
Fed Cup: Serbia ties Slovakia 1-1 after injury
NIS, Serbia (AP) -- Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia retired with an injury, giving host Serbia a 1-1 in the first round of the Fed Cup on Saturday.
Slovenia wins team ski jumping World Cup
WILLINGEN, Germany (AP) -- Peter Prevc soared 143 and 142 meters to lead Slovenia to victory at a ski jumping World Cup on Saturday.
Zoggeler leads Italian luge sweep at Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) -- Olympic and world champion Armin Zoggeler earned his 55th title and led an Italian sweep of the men's luge World Cup Saturday at Mount Van Hoevenberg.
Gasquet, Paire win for all-French final in Paris
PARIS (AP) -- Richard Gasquet will face Benoit Paire in an all-French final Sunday at the Open Sud de France.
Melzer beats Haase to reach Zagreb Indoors final
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) -- Jurgen Melzer of Austria advanced to the final of the Zagreb Indoors after defeating Robin Haase of the Netherlands 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Saturday.
Bus crash kills 16 football fans in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A bus carrying fans of a Chilean soccer team has plunged into a ravine, killing 16 people.
Local man admits fraud in lead testing
A Vancouver man pleaded guilty Friday in Portland to one count of wire fraud for falsely telling customers he was certified to do lead-based paint inspections and testing in homes where children live.
White's 3-pointer stems inspired Battle Ground rally
Tigers can't quite rally from cold first half of shooting
At the moment when panic could well have been setting in, Andrew White calmly lined up a shot from behind the 3-point line Friday.
