Tatum scores 33 points; Celtics rout 76ers to take 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-101 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Tatum scores 33 points; Celtics rout 76ers to take 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-101 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Laureano says Astros coach insulted mother, sparking fracas

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland outfielder Ramon Laureano says Houston Astros hitting coach Álex Cintrón made a crude remark about his mother that prompted a benches-clearing incident Sunday, and Athletics manager Bob Melvin wants Cintrón punished harshly by Major League Baseball.

Laureano says Astros coach insulted mother, sparking fracas

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland outfielder Ramon Laureano says Houston Astros hitting coach Álex Cintrón made a crude remark about his mother that prompted a benches-clearing incident Sunday, and Athletics manager Bob Melvin wants Cintrón punished harshly by Major League Baseball.

Fans find a way to be part of Portuguese league's return

VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal (AP) — Fans found a way not to be left out as the Portuguese league resumed in empty stadiums on Wednesday, with leader Porto losing 2-1 at Famalicao.

Fans find a way to be part of Portuguese league's return

VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal (AP) — Fans found a way not to be left out as the Portuguese league resumed in empty stadiums on Wednesday, with leader Porto losing 2-1 at Famalicao.

No. 5 UConn finishes 139-0 in American Athletic Conference

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Megan Walker scored 26 points and Christyn Williams added 22 to lead No. 5 UConn over Cincinnati 87-53 in win the American Athletic Conference tournament championship on Monday night, finishing off a perfect run for the Huskies over their seven years in the AAC.

No. 5 UConn finishes 139-0 in American Athletic Conference

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Megan Walker scored 26 points and Christyn Williams added 22 to lead No. 5 UConn over Cincinnati 87-53 in win the American Athletic Conference tournament championship on Monday night, finishing off a perfect run for the Huskies over their seven years in the AAC.

Jays' Guerrero Jr. feeling strong after offseason workouts

TORONTO (AP) — After a winter of workouts more intense than any he’d experienced before, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is feeling strong.

Jays' Guerrero Jr. feeling strong after offseason workouts

TORONTO (AP) — After a winter of workouts more intense than any he’d experienced before, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is feeling strong.

Thunder spoil Russell Westbrook's return, routing Rockets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled Russell Westbrook's return.

Thunder spoil Russell Westbrook's return, routing Rockets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder spoiled Russell Westbrook's return.

James Stanley Friend

March 5, 2002 — July 26, 2024

James Stanley Friend, aged 22, passed away tragically in a car accident on July 26, 2024.

Fans find a way to be part of Portuguese league's return

VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal (AP) — Fans found a way not to be left out as the Portuguese league resumed in empty stadiums on Wednesday, with leader Porto losing 2-1 at Famalicao.

Candlelight vigil grieves all who have been taken without due process

Several people took part in a candlelight vigil at the Border Patrol building in Whitefish last week.

FOR Spring basket raffle winners

Friends of the Restorium has announced three lucky winners of the annual gift basket raffle. The raffle raises funds to support and enhance the quality of life for Boundary County Restorium residents.

March 2024 Basin Events

COLUMBIA BASIN – As always, the Columbia Basin has a lot going on next month. As spring moves a bit closer to being official, here are several opportunities to get out of the house, have some fun, and maybe support a good cause. This listing is noncomprehensive and event details may change or events may be canceled at the organizers’ discretion. Readers are encouraged to call ahead or verify the information below online prior to the event.

Kus, Arkansas St. visit CCU

Arkansas State (12-7, 4-4) vs. Coastal Carolina (11-8, 4-4)

Key, Indiana St. visit Valpo

Indiana State (10-6, 3-2) vs. Valparaiso (9-9, 2-3)

Minnesota, Rutgers meet in conference play

Minnesota (10-7, 4-3) vs. Rutgers (13-4, 4-2)