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Clinton High School senior Harrison Crumley goes in for the shot during a road contest against the Elgin Owls.Clinton High School Senior Arrisa Wraspir goes in for the shot during the district tournament.

Area playoffs bumped back

Due to continued inclement weather, additional adjustments were made to the area and regional basketball tournaments.The state wrestling tournament will continue as scheduled today with weigh-ins beginning at 8:30 a.m. with first round consolation matches to begin at 10 a.m.

F1 won’t race in Russia after Ukraine invasion

LONDON (AP) — Formula One has pulled its race from Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, saying Friday it would be “impossible” to hold the race in Sochi under the current circumstances.The Russian Grand Prix had been scheduled for Sept. 25.

Swedish Olympic champion gives medal to man held in China

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish speedskater who won double Olympic gold earlier this month in Beijing, has given one of his medals to a Swedish publisher detained in China, Amnesty International said Friday.

Red Tornadoes stat leaders

POINTS PER GAME:1. Caden Powell 19.52. Jackson Crumley 13.73. Harrison Crumley 7.64. Jeremiah Barker 5.25. Chaz Rivers 4.76. Nate Jones 3.57. Javion Hill 2.48. Nathan Jones 1.79. Kyler Carlisle 1.310. TraVonne Williams 1.311.Zeshawn Bolden 1.312. Montiel Crane 1.013. Kaison Louthan 1.

Kansas-Baylor showdown headlines crucial week in Big 12

(AP) – A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big 12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDThe Big 12’s best team this season meets the league’s best — and the nation’s best, for that matter — from last season when No. 5 Kansas heads to No. 10 Baylor on Saturday night.

Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN ‘Monday Night’ booth

(AP) – NFL free agency doesn’t begin for a few more weeks, however business is about to pick up when it comes to shuffling among the network broadcast teams with perhaps the biggest surprise of them all.

Grambling hires former Baylor coach Briles as top assistant

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Grambling State football coach Hue Jackson has hired disgraced former Baylor coach Art Briles as offensive coordinator, the university confirmed Thursday.

Former Houston Oilers receiver Ken Burrough dies at 73

HOUSTON (AP) — Ken Burrough, the former Houston Oilers receiver who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday. He was 73.Burrough’s family announced the death, saying he died at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.

SWOSU Lady Bulldogs hold steady in latest regional rankings

WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The No. 19-ranked Lady Bulldogs remain in the fourth spot of the Central Region rankings released Wednesday by the NCAA. SWOSU is 24-4 on the season and has played all 28 of their contests against in-region opponents.