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Cincinnati hires former Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather

Mar. 25, 2023 14:02 PM EDT

Cincinnati hired former Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather as its new women's basketball coach Saturday. Merriweather, who starred for the Bearcats from 1997-01, helped the team reach four consecutive postseason tournaments in her time at the school. Merriweather...

New Mexico St hires Sam Houston's Hooten to attempt rebuild

Mar. 25, 2023 11:54 AM EDT

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State has hired longtime Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten to try to restore a program that was shut down in the middle of the season after one player was involved in a fatal shooting and another accused teammates of hazing. Aggies athletic director...

Warriors rally back from 11 down, beat Embiid, 76ers 120-112

Mar. 25, 2023 01:30 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole emerged as one of Golden State's most dependable performers during the championship run last season. He resembled that go-to guy once again Friday night when the Warriors needed everything he had, with the ever-reliable Draymond Green doing his...

Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets

Mar. 25, 2023 00:36 AM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on...

Panthers agree to deal with receiver DJ Chark

Mar. 24, 2023 18:29 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free-agent wide receiver DJ Chark, the team said Friday. The 26-year-old Chark, a five-year veteran, had 30 receptions for 502 yards and three touchdowns for Detroit last season. Terms of the...

Raiders sign DT John Jenkins to free-agency contract

Mar. 24, 2023 15:40 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle John Jenkins signed a free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins the past two seasons. Jenkins also played for the New Orleans Saints (2013-16), the Seattle...

Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby's 1st goal in Dallas

Mar. 24, 2023 00:58 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger allowed Sidney Crosby's first career goal in Dallas. The Stars goaltender also made plenty of big saves, including a few on Pittsburgh's high-scoring star. Joe Pavelski scored the tiebreaking goal on a third-period power play, and the Stars overcame...

Outside linebacker Justin Hollins staying with Packers

Mar. 23, 2023 20:42 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers re-signed outside linebacker Justin Hollins on Thursday. Hollins recorded 2½ sacks in six games for the Packers last season after they claimed him off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 24. The 27-year-old Hollins...

Kicking it: Panthers re-sign Pineiro, release Gonzalez

Mar. 23, 2023 20:38 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers re-signed free agent Eddy Pineiro on Thursday and released Zane Gonzalez following two injury-riddled seasons. Pineiro took over as the team’s kicker last season after Gonzalez was injured during a preseason game against the Buffalo...

49ers sign free agent DL Austin Bryant

Mar. 23, 2023 17:52 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent defensive lineman Austin Bryant to a one-year contract on Thursday. Bryant adds depth for San Francisco after the team lost several defensive linemen in free agency already. Key contributors Samson Ebukam, Charles...