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BROOKFIELD — Opportunity knocked for Brookfield High School’s varsity basketball teams this past Tuesday and the host Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs swung the door open wide. Welcoming winless Hamilton: Penney, the Bulldogs had the most-productive offensive performance of the season to date, scoring at least 14 points in each period and having three double- digits scorers as they steadily distanced themselves from the Hornets, 62-49.

Missouri’s firearms deer seasons are about over for this year with the only one remaining being the alternative methods season (muzzleloaders, etc.), which will run from Dec. 24-Jan.

PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner's 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end a week ago Thursday, spreading relief and joy across the sports world and beyond. It's unknown if and when she might return to a basketball court.

Girls mesh offense, defense to beat Paris by 29 Tuesday PARIS — With eight players contributing at least four points and thanks to a dominant second half, Marceline High School’s basketball Lady Tigers tipped off their Lewis and Clark Conference schedule for 2022-23 this past Tuesday with a 54-25 triumph at Paris. Behind after one quarter and in front of Lady Coyotes only 21-16 midway through, the Lady Tigers were ignited by the first of Ireland Bloss’ three second-half treys as they outscored Paris 21-2 in the third quarter and 33-9 after intermission.

As much as possible, it was a good early part of this past week for Linn County’s Class 1 high school basketball programs. Of the four within or overlapping county lines, each school won at least once, although not every team.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Royals hired Guardians bullpen coach Brian Sweeney as their new pitching coach and Nationals minor league coordinator Jose Alguacil as their infield coach Thursday, filling two of the spots on new manager Matt Quatraro's staff.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid made it clear Sunday night that he wouldn't simply forget about the uncharacteristic three interceptions quarterback Patrick Mahomes II had thrown against the Denver Broncos.

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

It's been nearly three decades since so few teams were on the positive side of the point ledger this late in the season. What's really surprising is the 10-win Minnesota Vikings aren't one of them.