High school and college basketball slate for today
Today's games include James Monroe at Graham and Holston at Council both at 6 p.m. Boys action has Holston at Council 7:30 p.m. Lebanon at Honaker and Tazewell at Fort Chiswell at 7 p.m. College women Bluefield at St Andrews 2 p.m. Men Bluefield at St Andrews 4 p.m. Wheeling Jesuit at Concord 7:30 p.m.
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James Monroe
Graham
Holston
Council
Lebanon
Honaker
Tazewell
Fort Chiswell
Bluefield College
St. Andrews
Wheeling Jesuit
Concord
Bills edge Colts in OT snow game for 13 to 7 win
LeSean McCoy capped a snow filled overtime with a 21 yard rush at 1 33 to lift the Buffalo Bills over the Indianapolis Colts 13 to 7 in a wintry stadium setting.
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LeSean McCoy
Buffalo Bills
Indianapolis Colts
Story
Chargers edge Washington as Rivers throws for 319 yards
Philip Rivers passed for 319 yards and two touchdowns guiding the Los Angeles Chargers to a 30-13 win over Washington. The victory marks the Chargers fourth straight and keeps their playoff push alive.
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Philip Rivers
Los Angeles Chargers
Washington
Story
City make record 14th straight league win in derby
Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford to extend their top-flight record winning streak to 14 and open an 11 point gap as they seek Guardiola era title. United fail to disrupt City’s ball control in late pressure after conceding early.
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Manchester
England
Old Trafford
Manchester City
Manchester United
City
Beasts of the NFC East Eagles QB TDs Highlight Rams Clash
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is tackled by Rams players Samson Ebukam and Bryce Hager in the second half of an NFL game in Los Angeles. The AP photo captures the tense moment as the NFC East team faces a tough road contest.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Le’Veon Bell
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Eagles
Carson Wentz
Los Angeles Rams
Samson Ebukam
Bryce Hager
Los Angeles
Eagles edge Rams 43 35 to clinch NFC East as Wentz injures knee
Carson Wentz threw 291 yards and four touchdowns before suffering a knee injury and leaving the game. Jake Elliott hit the go ahead 33 yard field goal with 3 45 left. The Eagles beat the Rams 43 35 in a wild finish to secure the division title. Brandon Graham forced a fumble on Tavon Austin in the final play for a 16 yard return. Wentz MRI to confirm ACL tear expected. Nick Foles replaced Wentz. Rams led 35 31 before late rally.
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Los Angeles
Carson Wentz
Jake Elliott
Philadelphia Eagles
Los Angeles Rams
Associated Press
Wentz
Will
Alshon Jeffery
Eagles
Nick Foles
Philadelphia
Rams
Todd Gurley
Elliott
Chris Long
St. Louis Rams
Jared Goff
Rodney McLeod
Ering
Aaron Donald
Brandon Graham
Tavon Austin
Clarke sparks Hokies past Maryland Eastern Shore 93 40
Virginia Tech, 9 1, cruises to a 93 40 win over Maryland Eastern Shore as Chris Clarke scores a season best 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting including all three 3s. The victory sets up a showdown with No 8 Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Buzz Williams notes likely learning experience against top 20 offense and defense.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Lexington
Kentucky
Chris Clarke
Hokies
Maryland-Eastern Shore
Wildcats
Rupp
Buzz Williams
Betsy City tops BSC in Joe Manchin Classic thriller
Elizabeth City State University women beat Bluefield State 65-54 as Devona Stell nets 25 points and grabs 17 rebounds for a sixth double double this season. Jalyn Brown scores 15, Alexis Fowler 9 and 9 rebounds. Anaya Eason records career-high 12 rebounds and five assists. Lyric Hampton leads BSU with 18 points.
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SALEM
Devona Stell
Elizabeth City State University
Bluefield State University
Joe Manchin
T. Edward Davis
Elizabeth City State
Big Blues
Lady Vikings
Jalyn Brown
Alexis Fowler
Anaya Eason
Lyric Hampton
Lyndsay Hatfield
BSU
Bolte Leads Concord Scoring as Others Step Up
Concord University junior guard Tommy Bolte averages 35 points per game and fuels a four game win streak heading into a matchup with Virginia Union University at the Carter Center in Athens. Bolte’s scoring draws attention, creating opportunities for teammates as coach Todd May lauds his all around impact and shooting confidence.
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Athens
Tommy Bolte
Concord University
Mountain Lions
Bolte
Virginia Union University
Carter Center
Todd May
May
Concord
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the Wentz
Clarke
Hokiesburg
Ames
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BSC
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