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NFL-NEWS 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have worked out a contract with left tackle Trent Williams, the largest deal for an offensive lineman. His agents say the Niners will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from Green Bay…

Tennessee, Oregon State meet in First Round

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No. 12 seed Oregon State (17-12) vs. No. 5 seed Tennessee (18-8) NCAA Tournament First Round, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State and Tennessee are set to clash in a NCAA first round game. Oregon State won 70-68 against Colorado in its last outing, while Tennessee fell to Alabama in its most recent game,…

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NFL-NEWS 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL UNDATED (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams’ agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal will pay Williams $138.1 million…

The Latest: Coaching staff of NY Rangers in COVID protocol

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The New York Rangers will be without coach David Quinn and his entire staff tonight against Philadelphia because of NHL COVID protocol. The team says Quinn and assistants Jacques Martin, David Oliver and Greg Brown are unavailable. Martin is among the oldest coaches in hockey at…

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March 18 1945 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season during a 4-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins in the final game of the season. 1950 — CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship. 1953 — Don Schlundt scores 30 points to lead Indiana to a 69-68…

Loyola-Chicago, Ga. Tech meet in First Round

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No. 9 seed Georgia Tech (17-8) vs. No. 8 seed Loyola of Chicago (24-4) NCAA Tournament First Round, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Friday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech is preparing to face Loyola of Chicago, with the winner advancing to the Round of 32. Loyola of Chicago earned a 75-65 win over Drake on March 7, while Georgia Tech…

Illinois, Drexel meet in First Round

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No. 16 seed Drexel (12-7) vs. No. 1 seed Illinois (23-6) NCAA Tournament First Round, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis; Friday, 12:15 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Drexel and Illinois are set to clash in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Illinois earned a 91-88 overtime win over Ohio State on Sunday, while Drexel won 63-56 against Elon on March 3….

Baylor, Hartford meet in First Round

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No. 16 seed Hartford (15-8) vs. No. 1 seed Baylor (22-2) NCAA Tournament First Round, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Hartford is preparing to take on Baylor, with the winner punching its ticket to the Round of 32. Hartford knocked off UMass Lowell by 14 on Saturday, while Baylor is coming off of an 83-74…

Ohio State, Oral Roberts meet in First Round

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No. 15 seed Oral Roberts (16-10) vs. No. 2 seed Ohio State (21-9) NCAA Tournament First Round, Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oral Roberts and Ohio State will take the floor in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Oral Roberts won 75-72 against North Dakota State on March 3, while Ohio State fell…

Texas Tech, Utah State meet in First Round

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No. 11 seed Utah State (20-8) vs. No. 6 seed Texas Tech (17-10) NCAA Tournament First Round, Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana; Friday, 12:45 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah State and Texas Tech are set to square off in a NCAA first round matchup. Texas Tech lost 67-66 to Texas last week, while Utah State fell 68-57 against San Diego State…