Castaneda scores 33, Akron defeats Maine 87-55
AKRON, Ohio — Xavier Castaneda scored 33 points and Akron beat Maine 87-55. Castaneda shot 11 for 15 (7 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from…
Continue ReadingAKRON, Ohio — Xavier Castaneda scored 33 points and Akron beat Maine 87-55. Castaneda shot 11 for 15 (7 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell wasn’t seeking revenge. He still has several close friends on the Utah…
Continue ReadingHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Andrew Taylor scored 22 points as Marshall beat Glenville State 99-73. Taylor added seven rebounds for the Thundering Herd…
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Continue ReadingMALIBU, Calif. — Led by Maxwell Lewis’ 26 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Cal State-Los Angeles Golden Eagles 92-69 on Monday…
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Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it “the…
Continue ReadingLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson will have neck surgery Wednesday and miss the entire season. It’s another…
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies gave general manager Sam Fuld a contract extension that will take him through the 2025 season. The…
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Continue ReadingLYON, France (AP) — American businessman John Textor has completed his takeover of French league club Lyon. The sale was initially set for…
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Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. decided they had unfinished business at Alabama, even if it won’t include another…
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Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Dryden Hunt from the Colorado Avalanche for fellow forward Denis Malgin. Hunt has put up 14 goals…
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan will head to the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff.…
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Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas running back Bijan Robinson is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL draft and won’t play in…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday. Another…
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Stuart Skinner to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension. The 24-year-old…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is one of the happiest athletes around about Lionel Messi winning the World…
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer TCU’s Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the No.…
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is encouraging individual sports to consider “category qualifiers” to…
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — France forward Karim Benzema has posted a message on social networks indicating that he is retiring from internationals, a day after…
Continue ReadingBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023…
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Thousands of fans in central Paris have cheered the arrival home of a France team that lost one of the greatest World Cup finals.…
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Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini and former Lazio players Attilio Lombardo and Dejan Stanković were among those who carried Siniša…
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It can pay for the World Cup. And the…
Continue ReadingLA VILLA, Italy (AP) — There was no stopping Marco Odermatt this time. The Olympic champion won a giant slalom in Alta Badia for his 15th career…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — France played its part in one of the most memorable finishes in World Cup history even…
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in…
Continue ReadingMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say the number of people charged over a violent pitch invasion at a Melbourne A-League match has increased to…
Continue ReadingKIHEI, Hawaii (AP) — Angel Reese scored 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds — her 12th consecutive double-double to open the season — and No. 11…
Continue ReadingBy MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the first minute of the third period,…
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Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Tre Armstrong’s 16 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Sonoma State Seawolves…
Continue ReadingDOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Keyonte George scored five straight points that gave Baylor the lead for good and finished with 19, as the 11th-ranked Bears beat…
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Continue ReadingBy DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help…
Continue ReadingBy TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers…
Continue ReadingBy DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored the late game-winner to give the Seattle Kraken a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Isaiah Stevens’ 23 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Saint Mary’s Gaels…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill’s injured ankle got a whole lot worse when Khalil Mack rolled it…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and appeared poised to grab a…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Led by Marchelus Avery’s 26 points, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Northern New Mexico…
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Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Led by Justin Johnson’s 29 points, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Houston…
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and had eight assists, Cate Reese added 13 points and 13 rebounds to help No.…
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys managed to clinch a playoff spot Sunday night, but their stunning…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J.J. Watt-led Arizona defense,…
Continue ReadingMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams has been awarded a wild-card entry to play at the Australian Open next month. It will be 25 years after…
Continue ReadingGLEN ROSALES The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a very public two-hour, father-son bonding experience between New Mexico coach…
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half and No. 21 TCU rolled to an easy 88-43 win over Mississippi Valley…
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Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Led by Dalen Ridgnal’s 16 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SEATTLE — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 13 points, the Seattle Redhawks defeated the Alcorn State Braves 72-58 on Sunday…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Poole scored a career-high 43 points, Klay Thompson had 17 and the Golden State Warriors won…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has a right foot injury that’s expected to keep him sidelined for…
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Continue ReadingBy FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied…
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Braelen Bridges scored 18 points, Jabri Abdur-Rahim posted a double-double off the bench and Georgia breezed to a 77-62 victory over…
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi…
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Continue ReadingBy PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius Randle made six free throws in the final minute…
Continue ReadingBy HERNÁN ALVAREZ Associated Press ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The streets of Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario erupted in celebration on Sunday…
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Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Dicker connected on a 43-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining, and the Los…
Continue ReadingKENT, Ohio — Sincere Carry and Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points apiece as Kent State beat Concord University 106-56. Carry contributed six rebounds…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Hurts tied a career high by running for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles beat…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson’s comeback story was going about as well as the New York…
Continue ReadingSAN ANTONIO — Japhet Medor scored 18 points as UTSA beat Bethune-Cookman 90-69. Medor was 6 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and…
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tyson Degenhart had 17 points in Boise State’s 77-57 victory against Oakland on Sunday night. Degenhart was 5 of 9…
Continue ReadingEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Ray’Sean Taylor had 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville’s 93-78 victory over Illinois Tech. Taylor was 7 of 11 shooting and made…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists for Minnesota as the Wild held on to beat the…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mitch Trubisky threw for 179 yards and engineered three long touchdown drives, and the…
Continue ReadingHATTIESBURG, Miss. — Felipe Haase’s 19 points helped Southern Miss defeat McNeese 86-67. Haase made 4 of 8 from 3-point range for the Golden…
Continue ReadingFAIRFIELD, Conn. — Led by Supreme Cook’s 21 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the U.S. Coast Guard Bears 86-45 on Sunday. The Stags are…
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO, N.C. — Keyshaun Langley had 19 points to hep UNC Greensboro defeat Warren Wilson 120-48. Langley was 6 of 8 shooting (5 for 7 from…
Continue ReadingWILMINGTON, N.C. — Led by Trazarien White’s 19 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the High Point Panthers 85-82 on Sunday. The…
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Glenn Taylor Jr. scored 20 points and Oregon State defeated Green Bay 65-56. Taylor made 6 of 7 shots with a 3-pointer for…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after police say he punched his teenage daughter in the…
Continue ReadingBy KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help…
Continue ReadingBy JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Hargrave, Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick had two sacks apiece, helping the Philadelphia Eagles…
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