LAS VEGAS (AP) — The embattled superintendent overseeing public schools in the Las Vegas area stepped down Friday after more than five years at the helm of the nation’s fifth-largest school district. School board members in Clark County voted 5-2 Thursday evening to accept Superintendent Jesus Jara’s resignation and a $250,000 buyout, equivalent to half of his annual salary. The …

Los Angeles Clippers (36-18, third in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-36, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Clippers -9; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies in Western Conference action Friday. The Grizzlies are 13-24 against Western Conference opponents. …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Little Rock Trojans (17-11, 11-4 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (8-20, 2-13 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Little Rock will try to extend its …