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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third and top-seeded South Dakota State dominated fourth-seeded…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s completion of the biggest comeback in NFL history hit plenty of speed…

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mike Bothwell hit a jumper at the buzzer and finished with 36 points to spark Furman to a 72-70 victory over Stephen F. Austin…

LAS VEGAS — Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to rally San Francisco to a 75-73 victory…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — John Klingberg scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 46 shots and the Anaheim Ducks…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers and designated hitter J.D. Martinez have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract. A…

SAN DIEGO — Led by Bryce Pope’s 20 points, the UC San Diego Tritons defeated the Occidental Tigers 91-55 on Saturday night. The Tritons are…

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong scored 24 points, Brynna Maxwell added 13 points, and No. 23 Gonzaga defeated BYU 67-58 in a West Coast…

BOONE, N.C. — Led by Christopher Mantis’ 17 points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Regent Royals 100-32 on Saturday night.…

By The Associated Press VILLANOVA, Pa. — Led by Brandon Slater’s 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Nance made a jumper at the buzzer to force overtime for scuffling North Carolina…

By JIMMY ROBERTSON Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 21 points to lead No. 24 Virginia Tech to a 74-48 victory over…

HOUSTON — The Rice Owls defeated the Northwestern State Demons 110-73 on Saturday led by Quincy Olivari’s 30 points. The Owls improved to 8-3…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Deshaun Fenwick came off the bench to rush for 107 yards, and No. 17 Oregon State nearly dealt…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Led by Tylor Perry’s 23 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the UMass Minutemen 62-44 on Saturday. The Mean…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Dedric Boyd’s 29 points, the Tennessee State Tigers defeated the Bryan Lions 99-78 on Saturday. The Tigers are now…

By The Associated Press BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Led by Armon Harried’s 12 points and 14 rebounds, the Binghamton Bearcats defeated the…

STATESBORO, Ga. — Led by Tyren Moore’s 13 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 54-53 on Saturday. The…

By The Associated Press MACON, Ga. — Led by Jalyn McCreary’s 21 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Morehead State Eagles 79-52 on…

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jacob Groves scored 19 of his career-high 26 points in the first half and Oklahoma cruised to an 87-66 victory over Central…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders activated wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller…

PITTSBURGH — Led by Tre Williams’ 19 points, the Duquesne Dukes defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 92-86 on Saturday. The Dukes improved to…

ATLANTA (AP) — Tristan Maxwell scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half and hit 5 of 8 from distance in his first career start as Georgia Tech…

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Led by Jordan Sears’ 18 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 75-67 on Saturday. The…

PHILADELPHIA — Led by Luke House’s 25 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Delaware State Hornets 85-52 on Saturday. The Dragons improved…

CINCINNATI — Led by Viktor Lakhin’s 17 points, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 78-60 on Saturday. The Bearcats are…

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Jackson Threadgill’s 14 points helped Charlotte defeat Monmouth 80-46. Threadgill shot 6 for 7, including 2 for 3 from…

By The Associated Press HOUSTON — Led by Josh Bannan’s 22 points, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 81-76. The…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge…

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jalyn Gramstad threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Northwestern (Iowa) over Keiser (Florida) University…

BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci scored a go-ahead, power-play goal after his penalty led to the tying score a few minutes…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jenna Johnson scored 18 points, Alissa Pili had 15 and No. 13 Utah blitzed UC Riverside 92-45 on Saturday. Dasia Young added…

By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BONDY, France (AP) — In the World Cup final, France’s Kylian Mbappé can emulate Brazilian great Pelé by…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Drake Batherson had two goals, Claude Giroux snapped a third-period tie and the Ottawa Senators…

By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Drew Timme matched his season-high with 29 points and No. 15 Gonzaga overcame Brandon…

NEWARK, N.J. — Bryce Hopkins had 24 points in Providence’s 71-67 victory against Seton Hall. Ed Croswell’s dunk with 2:55 remaining was the…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federiko Federiko scored 22 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Blake Hinson scored 18 points, and Pittsburgh wrapped up non-conference…

By The Associated Press Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members has elected a new board of directors at the national sport…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Led by Darius McGhee’s 22 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 82-62 on Saturday. The Flames improved…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Elks say wide receiver Christian Saulsberry has been shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee. The Canadian…

INDIANAPOLIS — Led by Yaakema Rose Jr.’s 27 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 70-59 on Saturday. The Panthers…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jawhar Jordan ran for 115 yards and Louisville beat Cincinnati 24-7 in the twice-delayed first…

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor injured his ankle on the opening possession at Minnesota and…

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Caleb Spencer scored 15 points, Clifford Omoruyi had 14 points and nine rebounds and Rutgers defeated Wake Forest 81-57.…

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Morocco’s miraculous World Cup run is over. The Atlas Lions made history by…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 22 points and No. 25 Miami beat St. Francis (Pa.) 91-76. Wooga Poplar added a career-high 20 points…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledged his No. 8 Jayhawks have played some high-level hoops…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Trubisky will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they travel to Carolina. Trubisky will get the call…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Leigha Brown scored 16 points with eight assists, six rebounds and two steals and No. 19 Michigan recovered from its first…

LONDON, Ontario (AP) — The London Knights and the Ontario Hockey League say center Abakar Kazbekov has died at the age of 18. No other details were…

By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Josko Gvardiol made a play to be Croatia’s next go-to guy in what may have been Luka…

GRAND BAIE, Mauritius (AP) — French golfer Antoine Rozner has a two-shot lead going into the last round of the Mauritius Open. Rozner carded a…

LONDON (AP) — Jockey great Frankie Dettori plans to retire from the saddle at the end of next year. The 52-year-old Italian tells ITV Racing that…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last…

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league has joined in the criticism of FIFA’s plan for a bigger Club World Cup. A day after FIFA president Gianni…

By GLEN ROSALES Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — University of New Mexico coach Richard Pitino says the upcoming matchup against Iona is…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Argentina’s gamble has paid off. Criticism came quickly when Lionel Scaloni was hired as the…

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has returned to the top of a men’s World Cup downhill podium. He…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sports fans who view their favorite players as role models might think twice before taking their financial advice,…

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Italian skier Sofia Goggia has dominated the fourth women’s World Cup downhill of the season despite undergoing…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stands on the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutral fans want Argentina to win the World…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Football Australia has vowed to take strong and swift action with harsh punishments after an A-League soccer match…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer Argentina arguably has the World Cup’s most fervent fans. They are known for their rhythmical singing, incessant…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup is the biggest marketplace in soccer. Perform well in front of a global audience…

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Boyd knocked in his own rebound early in the third period to break a tie and Clayton…

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 15 points and Junior Ballard added 14 points off the bench as Weber State routed Cal…

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Dominique Ford scored 31 points to lead Idaho to a 125-51 victory over Northwest Indian College on Friday night. Ford sank 12…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and…

By The Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) — Trey Woodbury had 17 points in Utah Valley’s 80-54 victory against Antelope Valley on Friday.…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Shemar Rathan-Mayes’ free throw with 21 seconds left gave Youngstown State a 10-point lead and the Penguins held on to…

MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Quinlan Bennett scored 14 points to lead Western Illinois to a 79-50 victory over Eureka College. Bennett sank 7 of 9 shots…

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Quincy Anderson came off the bench to score 16 points, sparking Murray State to a 68-60 victory over Austin Peay. Anderson sank…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored twice, Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Buchnevich each had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat…

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Brandon Swaby and Jonathan Cisse each scored 16 points and Incarnate Word pulled away in the second half to post a 77-65…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is missing the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets with a right foot injury.…

TULSA, Okla. — Max Abmas scored 23 points to help Oral Roberts defeat Missouri State 80-77. Abmas was 9-of-16 shooting with two 3-pointers for the…

By The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Led by Oso Ighodaro’s 16 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Creighton Bluejays 69-58. The…

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Kobe Johnson broke free for a 31-yard touchdown run midway through the final quarter, Dawson Weber came up with a clutch…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Ethan Greenfield, Luke Lehnen and DeAngelo Hardy delivered the big plays and North Central (Ill.) beat Mount Union 28-21 on…

TULSA, Okla. — Brandon Betson scored 15 points off the bench to guide Tulsa past Mississippi Valley State 66-51. Betson shot 5 for 8 from beyond…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Naz Reid scored a season-high 28 points and the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves beat the…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sean Manaea and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $25 million, two-year contract. The left-hander gets a $5 million…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Christian Wood added a season-high 32 with 12 rebounds and the…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello had three goals and an assist, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots as the…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Ryan Agarwal came off the bench to score a season-high 11 points and 13 players contributed to the scoring as…

MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 27 points and the New York Knicks again used 3-point shooting to beat the Chicago…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Kyrie Irving hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat the…

By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 34 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden added 27 points and nine assists and…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Zakiyah Franklin scored 26 points, Taiyanna Jackson and Ioanna Chatzieonti posted double-doubles and No. 22 Kansas pulled…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After landing free-agent catcher Omar Narváez, the New York Mets have signed five players…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers…

By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Led by Russel Tchewa’s 11 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 59-55. The…

WASHINGTON — Souley Boum scored 28 points as Xavier beat Georgetown 102-89. Boum had seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings used a dominant performance…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Trae Young scored 31 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic had 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting from beyond…