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Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander (36), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with Matthew Highmore (15), Jack Rathbone (3) and Tyler Myers (57) as Calgary Flames' Rasmus Andersson (4), of Sweden, and Nikita Nesterov (89), of Russia, skate to the bench during first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: Baylor allowing full capacity at outdoor events

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Baylor guard MaCio Teague celebrates after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Guards stayed at Baylor, paving way for Drew's dream title

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 06, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) loses the ball against Baylor guard Mark Vital (11), Davion Mitchell (45) and Jared Butler (12) in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baylor trio of Butler, Teague, Mitchell headed to title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after an Elite 8 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 85-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final Four promises to be good after bracket of upsets

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Dawn Stanley, right, watches guard Brea Beal (12) drive to the basket during the second half of a college basketball game against Georgia Tech in the Sweet Sixteen round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person

Mar. 28, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Grand Canyon's head coach Bryce Drew directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico State for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Drew brothers back to their Indiana roots at NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 18, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Fans talk at a table as they are socially distant from others at Kilroy's Bar & Grill, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. The NCAA Tournament and bars were made for each other, with fans of powerhouse teams like Gonzaga and longshots like Colgate pouring in to cheer their teams. Until last year, that is, when COVID-19 blew up everybody’s brackets. This year, the tournament’s back, and bars and restaurants, some shuttered for months, are open for March Madness, though things may look a little different.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Crowded bars: March Madness or just plain madness?

By Don Babwin Mar. 17, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, right, and Fred Chmiel communicate with players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Sunday, March 7, 2021, during the Southeastern Conference tournament final in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tennessee's NCAA run continues, Notre Dame's ends

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 15, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith (1) celebrates a score against Texas with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, in this Monday, March 1, 2021, file photo. The Lady Bears take a 14-game winning streak into the Big-12 tournament. Junior forward NaLyssa Smith is the leading scorer for Baylor. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Baylor women going for 10th Big 12 tourney title before NCAA

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Baylor coach Scott Drew, right, argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 2 Baylor set to resume play Feb. 23 after COVID-19 pause

Feb. 16, 2021 05:24 PM EST

Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
The Latest: Top-ranked Iowa wrestling pauses activities

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2021 01:02 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler, left, and Texas guard Matt Coleman III (2) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 2 Baylor on pause again because of COVID-19 protocols

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 04, 2021 07:34 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) controls the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: NHL postpones Avalanche games due to COVID-19

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Baylor coach Mulkey: Money the reason NCAA won't pause hoops

Jan. 17, 2021 05:00 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Kim Mulkey believes money will be the main reason the NCAA will continue playing basketball this season and hold its men's and...

Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith, right, reacts to the LadyBears loss to Iowa State after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Iowa State women 75-71 to end another streak by No. 6 Baylor

Jan. 16, 2021 10:25 PM EST

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 07:19 AM EST

Pharmacist Brian Meyer holds a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vial for a photo on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Sunflower Pharmacy in Odessa, Texas. Sunflower Pharmacy is the first privately owned pharmacy in Odessa given to permission to distribute the vaccine. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP)
COVID-19 exhausting Texas ICU beds as hospitalizations soar

Jan. 05, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Larger Texas prep football teams go to 3rd round of playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2020 11:07 PM EST
Texas high school football playoff pairings, provided by Texas Football magazine and texasfootball.com, distributed by The Associated Press. ...

Texas head coach Shaka Smart questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Villanova won 68-64. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 2 Baylor vs. No. 13 Texas Big 12 opener nixed by virus

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 12, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 down to 1 makeup league game on to end regular season

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 05:57 AM EST