Month: December 2021

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 18 points as Mercer narrowly beat Kennesaw State 73-71. Felipe Haase and Neftali Alvarez added 16 points each for the Bears. Spencer Rodgers led the Owls with 23 points.

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Williams scored 14 points and Washington State held Arizona State to its fewest points in 75 years with a 51-29 win. The Cougars traded misses with the Sun Devils in a disjointed first half before running more their offense in the second. Washington led

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Malik Hall scored eight of his 15 points in a 1:34 stretch early in the second half, helping No. 22 Michigan State build a big lead it needed to hold off Louisville 73-64 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Spartans overcame 19 turnovers by

By PETER FINNEY JR. Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 18 of his team-high 28 points in the first quarter and dished out 14 assists in 27 minutes to power the Dallas Mavericks to a 139-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Dallas set a franchise record by shooting 57

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lauren Ebo had 14 points, seven rebounds and five blocks, and No. 15 Texas overcame foul trouble to turn back Jackson State 78-64. The Longhorns had two starters foul out and two reserves with four fouls. They didn’t get the lead to double figures until the third quarter — twice leading

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tanner Groves scored 20 points, and Oklahoma beat No. 14 Florida 74-67. Groves shot 8 of 11 and had eight rebounds. Jalen Hill scored 18 points and Umoja Gibson added 15 for Oklahoma. It was the Sooners’ biggest win yet under new coach Porter Moser.

BOSTON (AP) — Ishmael Leggett finished with 16 points as Rhode Island defeated Harvard 64-57. Malik Martin had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks for the Rams (6-2). Louis Lesmond had 15 points to pace the Crimson (5-3). 

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Skyelar Potter scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Morehead State topped Georgia Southern 59-51. Johni Broome also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Morehead State. Elijah McCadden scored 17 points for Georgia Southern.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Hall recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds to lift Saint Joseph’s to a 79-57 win over Binghamton. Ejike Obinna had 14 points for the Hawks (4-3). John McGriff had 14 points for the Bearcats (2-4).

By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Stanley Umude scored 17 points off the bench and No. 10 Arkansas won its seventh straight game to start the season, beating Central Arkansas 97-60. Central Arkansas made nine 3-pointers, including 7 of 10 in the first half, and trailed by six at halftime. The

DALLAS (AP) — Kendric Davis had 18 points and eight assists and Michael Weathers recorded 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists as SMU topped UNLV 83-64. Royce Hamm Jr. led the Runnin’ Rebels with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored his 16th goal and Igor Shesterkin stopped 33 shots to help the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 for their fourth straight win. Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Jacob Trouba and Dryden Hunt also scored and

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Closer Raisel Iglesias agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Angels. Iglesias was outstanding in his first season with the Angels after they acquired him in a trade with Cincinnati a year ago. The Cuban right-hander had 34 saves

MIAMI (AP) — Kevin Love scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a 20-game losing streak in Miami, beating the Heat 111-85 on Wednesday night. Jarrett Allen added 19 points and 11 rebounds and Darius Garland finished with 16 points for the Cavaliers, who had not won on the Heat’s home court since Jan.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Justyn Mutts hit a jumper and 1 of 2 free throws in the final 20 seconds and Virginia Tech held off Maryland 62-58 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Virginia Tech (6-2), which led 31-29 at halftime on Hunter Cattoor’s 3-pointer in the final minute, fell behind 43-36 on a dunk

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed right-handed reliever Corey Knebel to a $10 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Knebel posted a 2.45 ERA and had three saves in 27 total appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021. Knebel was named to his first National League All-Star team in 2017 and led

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Anthony Roberts scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and Stony Brook thumped American 80-57. Stacy Beckton Jr. led the Eagles with 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — LJ Thorpe had 16 points and eight rebounds as UNC Asheville defeated The Citadel 65-58. Hayden Brown led The Citadel on Wednesday night with 16 points and nine rebounds.

By JOHN DENTON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 and end their seven-game losing streak. The Magic took their first lead of the night at 106-103 when rookie

By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trae Young made two crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game to help the Atlanta Hawks fend off the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Wednesday night. Pacers rookie Chris Duarte came up with a steal late in the game, but was unable to convert

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — KJ Buffen had 20 points and 16 rebounds as UAB topped East Tennessee State 70-56. Quan Jackson had 13 points for the Blazers (6-2), who won their fifth straight at home. Ledarrius Brewer had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Buccaneers (5-3), who saw a five-game win streak end.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Khalif Battle had 22 points as Temple defeated La Salle 73-57. Sherif Kenney led the Explorers with a career-high 23 points.

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Notre Dame is working on a deal to promote defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to head coach to replace Brian Kelly. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized. The 35-year-old

By MATT SUGAM Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Kadary Richmond added 10 points, leading No. 25 Seton Hall to an 85-63 victory over Wagner. Richmond also added nine assists, six rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot as Seton Hall (6-1) won its third straight

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin had 17 points to lead five Florida Atlantic players in double figures as the Owls beat Stetson 83-73. Everett Winchester added 15 points for FAU (4-4). Chase Johnston and Mahamadou Diawara both scored 18 points to pace the Hatters (2-4).

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 27 points, Dre’una Edwards had a double-double with six blocks and No. 16 Kentucky rolled over West Virginia 83-60 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Edwards had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Wildcats. Howard was 5 of 7 from 3-point range and had seven rebounds, four assists

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sage Stobbart scored all 11 of her points in the second half and UC Davis ended No. 18 Oregon’s 44-game home winning streak against nonconference opponents with a 64-57 victory. It was the Aggies’ first win over a nationally ranked opponent since moving to Division I in 2003. Stobbart sank a

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith has made a noticeable impact in his return to the Minnesota secondary following a sudden absence with COVID-19. The Vikings could use several more similar performances from the five-time Pro Bowl safety. Their defense has been depleted by both injuries and illness. Smith

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Collin Gillespie scored 26 points, Brandon Slater had 16 and No. 6 Villanova avoided a second straight court-storming at Penn with a 71-56 win. Jordan Dingle led the Quakers with 21 points. Penn did make 13 3-pointers. The Wildcats had won a city-record 25 straight games

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers. Chicago agreed to a $71 million, three-year contract with right-hander Marcus Stroman. Stroman gets $25 million in each of the next two seasons and has a $21 million player option for 2024.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Eli Lawrence posted 19 points as Middle Tennessee got past UT Martin 73-61. Donovan Sims had 15 points for Middle Tennessee (7-1), which won its fourth consecutive game. Tyler Millin added 11 points. Darius Simmons had 17 points for the Skyhawks (3-5). Koby Jeffries added 11 points. KJ Simon had 10

MIAMI (AP) — Tevin Brewer had 22 points as Florida International stretched its winning streak to seven games, defeating Florida Gulf Coast 77-61. Cyrus Largie led the Eagles with 18 points and eight rebounds.

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James Jr. is accustomed to putting up great statistical seasons. He did that as a rookie in 2018 with the Los Angeles Chargers and was an All-Pro. But if anyone had doubts about how James would be coming back after missing most of

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alexus Dye had 20 points and nine rebounds, Tamari Key added 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and No. 11 Tennessee beat Tennessee Tech 76-48. Tess Darby gave Tennessee its only double-digit lead of the first half on a 3-pointer to make it 30-19 and Dye scored the final eight

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marvin Price had 17 points off the bench to lead Western Carolina to a 102-47 win over Warren Wilson. Jerry Daye led the Owls on Wednesday with 22 points.

By STEVE KORNACKI Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit Tigers. Báez celebrated his 29th birthday Wednesday by signing a $140 million, six-year contact to play shortstop for the revitalized Tigers. The Tigers finished 77-85 in 2021 after going 23-35 in the

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts had no energy Wednesday for any drama regarding his playing status for Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the New York Jets. Hurts said he’s “ready to go” and his ankle injury won’t affect his performance. The second-year quarterback is coming off his worst game

BOSTON (AP) — A California couple accused of paying $25,000 to cheat on their son’s college admissions test has abruptly agreed to plead guilty. Dr. Gregory Colburn and his wife, Amy Colburn, made the plea deal on Wednesday, six weeks before they were set to go on trial in federal court. The U.S. Attorney’s office

By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s senate has approved an evangelical former justice minister nominated by President Jair Bolsonaro to fill a vacant position on the supreme court, in what is seen as a nod to the conservative religious movement that helped bring him to power. André Mendonça, 48, is Bolsonaro’s

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contract. This was a step toward rebuilding a depleted rotation. Bundy will make $4 million in 2022. His deal comes with an $11 million club option for 2023 or a $1 million buyout.

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots expect to be in a guessing game on both sides of the ball heading into their pivotal Monday night matchup with the Bills. Buffalo enters the game with the league’s top-ranked defense, allowing just 275 yards a game. Led by offensive coordinator Brian

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II has more pressing matters to tend to than celebrating the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award he won Wednesday. While acknowledging “it’s a pretty good accomplishment for me and this team,” Surtain clearly had taken to heart

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Ted Ligety hasn’t given returning to ski racing a moment of consideration. The persistent numbness in his foot deflects any would-be thoughts of that. Still, the two-time Olympic champion will be heading to the Beijing Games as an analyst. The 37-year-old American returns this