A judge has ruled that sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will take place after an April state court trial on second-degree murder.

A comedy about people who are unreconciled with their lives,” Michael Hollinger’s play “Holy Grail of Memphis” is premiering at Arden Theatre Company.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway called the loss disheartening and discouraging. In the abstract, it’s hard to argue with him. It was a poor effort from the start.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.

No. 2 Iowa St. (15-1) beat No. 9 Kansas 74-57. Next: at West Virginia, Saturday. No. 3 Duke (15-2) did not play. Next: at Boston College, Saturday.

All in all, what do you think about this season, taking into account Sunday's loss but all the other games, too?

A Reuters analysis shows that Berkshire coal plants emit more nitrogen oxide gases than any other coal-fired fleet in the country. Despite big investments in renewable energy, the company has resisted efforts by regulators to make coal plants cleaner.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston at Denver, 9 p.m. Golden State at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Miami at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m.

Cheyney Wolves at Coppin St., 11 a.m. Maine at NJIT, 11 a.m. New Hampshire at UMBC, 6 p.m. Bryant at Albany (NY), 6:30 p.m. Stony Brook at Delaware, 6:30 p.m.