Lockout ends as NBA reaches 49-51 split on labor deal
After a 149 day standstill the NBA players and owners reached a 49-51 split in favor of owners, ending the lockout. The agreement is expected to lift the 66-game season starting Christmas Day and could boost owner profits by about 3 billion over ten years.
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Trico pulls away from Sparta in Pioneer Invite clash
Trico, 60, Sparta, 37, in the 11th Pioneer Invitational. Witthoft scores 18 as Heins and Witthoft deal with early fouls. Compton adds nine. Sparta cuts the gap before a late injury halts Aaron Rushing's night.
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Du Quoin Tip-Off Classic Benton 65 Waltonville 22
Benton blazed to an 11-0 start and a 65-22 victory over Waltonville at Anters Gym in the 14th Du Quoin Tip-Off Classic. Jared Johnston led with 12 points. Mason Childers, Daulton Ward and Tyler Leffler added eight each as Benton shared the ball with nine assists to 13 turnovers.
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Red Devils hold on for win at Ernie Bozarth Tourney
Murphysboro improves to 2-0 with a 54-46 victory over Cleveland (Mo) as the Red Devils withstand a late rally. Coach Daryl Murphy notes tight rotation and plans adjustments. Next up Murphysboro visits Carterville while Cleveland hosts Carnahan.
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Harrisburg Bulldogs Rout Anna Jonesboro at Harrisburg Invitational
Harrisburg, ranked third in Class 2A, opened the season with a 62 28 win over Anna Jonesboro. The Bulldogs led 33 13 at halftime and dominated the third quarter holding A J to four points as Bahari Amaya hit a 3 for a 46 17 edge.
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