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NIL casts cloud over college football’s early signing period

(AP) — The early signing period for college football opened Wednesday and in many ways it looked the same as usual.

NHL postpones game, colleges scramble as winter storm looms

(AP) — A major winter storm projected to affect much of the eastern United States this week prompted the NHL on Wednesday to postpone the Buffalo Sabres’ home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning two days before it was scheduled to be played.

Jaguars, Jets kick off Week 16 still in the playoff

(AP) — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars face Zach Wilson and the New York Jets in Week 16 for the second straight season.

Hounds pummel Kinder, 52-21

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WELSH — The Welsh High Greyhounds hosted the Kinder High Yellow Jackets Monday night at the Greyhound Gymnasium on the Welsh High campus in a non-district contest. The Greyhounds dominated the court and took a huge win over the Yellow Jackets at 52-21. The win moved the Greyhounds to 5-4 while the Yellow Jackets fell to 3-7.

Cardinals flex muscles in 88-58 win over Pickering

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LACASSINE — The Lacassine Cardinals picked up a big win Monday night over a good Pickering team at Juneau Gymnasium by a final of 88-58. The Cardinals placed five players in double figures in the win, led by Kane Broussard’s 23 and Jordan Duhe’s 20. The No. 7-ranked Cards moved to 14-9 overall on the season with the win, and will be back in action after the Christmas break when they participate in the St. Edmund Tournament. On top of having a game-high 23 points, Broussard also hauled down 15 rebounds. 2022 First Team All-Stater Aaron Garcia also had a big night by scoring 15 points, but also dished out 16 assists in the win.

Lady Cards shoot past Pickering, 60-27

LACASSINE — The Lacassine Lady Cardinals made it four out of their last five Monday night when they blasted the Pickering Lady Red Devils by a final of 60-27 at Juneau Gymnasium. The win moved the Lady Cards out to 16-7 on the season, and they are currently sitting inside the top 16 in the Division IV non-select power ratings. Lacassine placed three starters in double figures in the win, with Sydnie Cooley leading the way with 16 points. The Lady Cards were back in action Tuesday night when they welcomed the Eunice Lady Bobcats into Juneau Gymnasium. Lacassine will also entertain Rosepine on Thursday in a nondistrict clash. The Lady Cards shot out of the gates and claimed a 17-3 lead after the first period of play here Monday night. Hannah Fontenot led the Lady Cards by pouring in 10 points in the opening frame, including a pair of long 3-point bombs. Addison Hollier popped in six tallies, while Halli Davis hit one from the free throw line.

Elton powers past Sam Houston in Iowa Tourney

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Wilson to start at QB for Jets vs Jaguars on Thursday night

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson is getting another start for the New York Jets, and this one in prime time.

Saints still striving for first consecutive wins this season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the New Orleans Saints’ mathematical playoff hopes might be more the stuff of fantasy than reality, they’re evidently not giving up.

Alabama’s Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl

(AP) — Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. decided they had unfinished business at Alabama, even if it isn’t another shot at a national championship.