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NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Nelson’s 18 points helped Manhattan defeat Mount Saint Vincent 86-39. Nelson was 8-of-11 shooting (2 for 3 from distance) for the Jaspers (1-2). Elijah Buchanan scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 11, and added nine rebounds. Josh Roberts shot 7 of 8 from the field to finish with 14

WASHINGTON — Led by James Bishop’s 19 points, the George Washington Colonials defeated the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 69-64 on Friday night. The Colonials moved to 3-1 with the win and the Hawks dropped to 1-3.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 16 points, Jaylin Williams and Chris Moore both had 14, and No. 13 Auburn defeated Texas Southern 72-56 on Friday night. Texas Southern, which beat power-conference team Arizona State earlier this week, led early in the second half before Auburn answered with a 15-2 run to retake a

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger has been cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the 2019 NL MVP a free agent. Rather than offer him arbitration, the Dodgers decided not to tender a 2023 contract to Bellinger. The 27-year-old outfielder earned $17 million this season, when he batted

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs tendered All-Star outfielder Ian Happ a contract for next season, part of a flurry of moves. Happ made his first All-Star team last season and won his first Gold Glove. The Cubs also tendered contracts to infielders infielders Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal and reliever Codi Heuer. They agreed

By The Associated Press ATLANTA — Cooper Robb hit nothing but net from beyond half court and his lone 3-pointer of the night at the buzzer carried Eastern Kentucky past Georgia State 62-61. Dwon Odom, who scored 16 points for the Panthers, missed the first of a 1-and-1 at the foul line, the 6-foot-1 Robb

By The Associated Press ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Led by Freddy Hicks’ 26 points, the Tarleton State Texans defeated the Belmont Bruins 89-81 on Friday night in a Paradise Jam contest. The Texans improved to 2-1 with the victory and the Bruins fell to 1-3.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have declined to tender 2023 contracts to outfielders Adam Engel and Mark Payton and infielder Danny Mendick. Engel batted .224 with two home runs and 17 RBIs last season, his sixth with the White Sox. Mendick hit .289 with three homers and 15 RBIs in 31 games before

PHILADELPHIA — Lamar Oden Jr.’s 13 points helped Drexel defeat Arcadia 85-45. Oden had 10 rebounds for the Dragons (2-1). Kobe Magee scored 12 points while shooting 6 for 10 and added five rebounds. Coletrane Washington recorded 11 points. Jalen Watkins finished with 14 points for the Knights. Arcadia also got 13 points and six

By The Associated Press FARMVILLE, Va. — Led by Nate Lliteras’ 21 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the VMI Keydets 90-58 on Friday night. The Lancers moved to 2-2 with the victory and the Keydets fell to 1-3.

By The Associated Press LAKE CHARLES, La. — Led by Tre Jackson’s 21 points, the Western Carolina Catamounts defeated the McNeese Cowboys 88-69 on Friday night. The Catamounts are now 2-2 with the victory and the Cowboys fell to 1-2.

DALLAS (AP) — Jamal Murray has joined Denver star Nikola Jokic in the health and safety protocols and is out for Friday night’s game at the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic will miss his second consecutive game since entering the protocols. Aaron Gordon also will be out a second straight game with a non-COVID-19 illness. The Nuggets

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Jamille Reynolds had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Temple beat former conference rival Rutgers 72-66 in the Hall of Fame Showcase. Battle scored 13 points in the first half and didn’t score after halftime until the 10:02 mark, but Temple was able to keep its

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice because of an illness, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens’ star quarterback will be fine for Sunday’s game against Carolina. Jackson has yet to miss a game this season. The Ravens listed him as questionable for Sunday on their injury report. Baltimore did not

By The Associated Press BOONE, N.C. — Led by Chris Youngblood’s 15 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the SE Louisiana Lions 72-68 on Friday night. The Owls are now 3-1 on the season, while the Lions fell to 2-2.

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Virginia’s basketball players wore sweatshirts in warmups Friday that honored three Cavaliers football players who were fatally shot nearly a week ago. The names of those players were on the backs of the shirts, and their jersey numbers and the words “UVA Strong” were on

DENVER (AP) — Right-hander Tyler Kinley and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.25 million, three-year contract, a deal that could increase to $9.25 million if he becomes the team’s closer when he returns from elbow surgery. Kinley gets $1.2 million next year and $1.3 million in 2024. He has a $3 million salary in

By The Associated Press HAMDEN, Conn. — Matt Balanc’s scored 22 points on 7-for-7 shooting and Quinnipiac beat Division III-member Albertus Magnus 86-68. Balanc was 5 for 5 from 3-point range and made all three of his foul shots for the Bobcats. Antonio Bonilla and Terry Dawkins each scored 13 points for the Falcons

NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the New York Yankees agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Kiner-Falefa got a $1.3 million raise under the deal, which was struck as the evening deadline approached for teams to offer 2023 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters. Kiner-Falefa was

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford is out of the NFL’s concussion protocol and set to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup after a one-game absence. Coach Sean McVay says the Super Bowl-winning quarterback will play in New Orleans against the Saint. Stafford went into the protocol

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both say they expect to play Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Getting his top two receivers back from injury should be a big help for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Allen and Williams are

By The Associated Press ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Hunter Maldonado scored 28 points, 19 in the second half, and Wyoming beat Howard 78-71 on Friday night in a Paradise Jam contest. Maldonado also contributed three steals for the Cowboys (3-1). Ethan Anderson went 5 of 7 from the field to add 11 points.

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — The Battle 4 Atlantis is the headliner in a growing number of women’s basketball tournaments that are grabbing the early season spotlight. The Atlantis tournament features No. 3 Texas, No. 6 Louisville and No. 11 Tennessee. It opens play Saturday at the Atlantis resort

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA women’s basketball committee has decided women’s Final Four will continue to be played the same weekend as the men’s Final Four for the foreseeable future. The committee’s fall meeting concluded Friday. An eight-month review of the women’s basketball championship included looking into moving the semifinal and championship games to an

By The Associated Press ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Led by Nate Calmese’s 20 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the Lindenwood Lions 73-71 on Friday. The Cardinals are now 3-1 on the season, while the Lions dropped to 1-3.

By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Led by Callum McRae’s 14 points, the Sacramento State Hornets defeated the UC Merced Bobcats 58-43 on Friday. The Hornets are now 3-1 on the season, while the Bobcats moved to 0-2.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Bannon made his big league debut this year, appearing in four games with Baltimore and one with the Braves. He went 2 for 14 with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old Bannon, a native of nearby Joliet, Illinois, was selected

By The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — Tyreek Scott-Grayson scored 26 points, distributed six assists and had five rebounds and Old Dominion beat Furman 82-77. Mike Bothwell scored 23 points and had five assists and two steals for Furman.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended three players for violating the sport’s minor league drug program. Johan Lopez, an infielder in Tampa Bay’s system, was suspended for 80 games without pay for testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance. Egory Manuela, a pitcher on the roster for the Dominican Summer League Rays,

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko is in total control at the halfway mark of the CME Group Tour Championship. Total control of the season-long scoring and money races, too. Ko shot a 6-under 66 in Friday’s second round of the LPGA Tour’s season finale, pushing her to 13

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Harry Higgs is part of a three-way tie for the lead in the RSM Classic at Sea Island. That’s a big deal because Higgs lost his full PGA Tour card last season and now only has conditional status. He had a 63 at the tougher Seaside course and shares

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though he’ll be out until 2024, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Matzek to a $3.1 million, two-year contract. The deal also includes $5.5 million club option for 2025 with no buyout. Matzek appeared in 42 games for the Braves in 2022, going 4-2 with a 3.50 ERA and his

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Tyree Appleby scored 23 points for the second straight game, Damari Monsanto had four 3-pointers and 14 points, and Wake Forest beat La Salle 75-63 at the Jamaica Classic. Appleby scored nine straight Wake Forest points early in the second half to take a 48-42 lead. He also scored nine

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored 22 points and reserve Sardaar Calhoun scored 13 points and Drake beat Buffalo 80-72 in a Paradise Jam contest. Roman Penn’s three-point play with 2:08 to go broke a 72-all tie and the Bulldogs never trailed again. LaQuill Hardnett finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Congress gave too much power to a nonprofit authority it created in 2020 to develop and enforce horseracing rules. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is “facially unconstitutional.” The

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE — Led by Matteo Picarelli’s 19 points, the UMBC Retrievers defeated the Lafayette Leopards 71-63 on Friday. The Retrievers are now 2-2 on the season, while the Leopards moved to 0-4.

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett would much rather make sacks than snow angels. The NFL’s decision to relocate the Browns’ game on Sunday from Buffalo to Detroit because of a monster winter storm didn’t bother Cleveland’s All-Pro defensive end one bit. Garrett says a snow game would be

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Cale Makar skated almost 33 minutes for the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in their victory last night at Carolina. It’s the second-most he has played in his NHL career and the most in a regular-season game. The Avalanche would prefer not to put

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A member of the First Nations in Canada will perform “O Canada” in three languages at the Canadian Football League’s championship game in Regina between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts. Teagan Littlechief will perform in English, French and Cree at Sunday’s grey Cup. Only fluent in English, Littlechief says

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Miami receives minor league righty Franklin Sanchez and a player to be named or cash. The Mets also

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Grant Basile scored 17 points, Justyn Mutts had 10 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, and Virginia Tech beat Penn State 61-59 to advance to the championship game of the Charleston Classic. Mutts extended Virginia Tech’s lead to 59-53 with 1:55 left on a shot in the lane before Andrew Funk

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer U.S. decathlon champion Garrett Scantling will miss the Paris Olympics due to a ban imposed after he falsified an email in trying to cover up a missed doping test. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says the 29-year-old, who won national championships earlier this year, had accepted a three-year ban retroactive

AL-RUWAIS, Qatar (AP) — German soccer federation president Bernd Neuendorf has criticized FIFA for its attempts to restrict national teams’ political activities when it comes to human rights. Neuendorf spoke at Germany’s first news conference in Qatar ahead of the World Cup. He says he was particularly annoyed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s letter two

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — KJ Simpson had career-highs of 30 points and six steals and Colorado beat No. 24 Texas A&M 103-75 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational. It was the second ranked opponent Colorado has beaten in a five-day span after topping then-No. 11 Tennessee 78-66 on Sunday. Simpson’s sixth steal led to a fast-break

By JOANNA KOZLOWSKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. It’s in a region once synonymous with the Soviet gulag. Griner was convicted Aug. 4

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty in a settlement with the state of Maryland. The team has 30 days to return fans’ deposits as part of the arrangement announced by Maryland Attorney Brian E. Frosh. The

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have claimed left-hander Brent Suter off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old Suter went 5-3 with a 3.78 ERA in 54 appearances this past season. He struck out 53 and walked 22 in 66 2/3 innings. Suter had spent his entire big league career with Milwaukee, making his

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — American midfielder Cole Bassett has been recalled by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids from his loan to the Dutch Eredivisie. The 21-year-old from Littleton, Colorado, was loaned to Feyenoord for 18 months on Jan. 20. He debuted on Feb. 20 against Cambuur and made seven appearances last season, getting his

By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Noah Thomasson’s 29 points, Niagara defeated Central Arkansas 73-64 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN Dublin Challenge in Ireland. The Purple Eagles improved to 1-2 with the victory and the Bears fell to 2-2.

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers backup safety Demontae Kazee has given the team’s secondary an influx of swagger. Kazee made his 2022 debut in Week 10 against New Orleans. He missed the first half of the season while recovering from a wrist injury. Kazee wasted little time making an

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott is trying to keep things light as a major snowstorm hits Buffalo and disrupts the team’s schedule. He says the lake-effect storm that’s already dumped more than a foot of snow in some places can be a bonding experience for his

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Leon Washington was a dynamic running back in the NFL and an All-Pro kick returner who is tied for the league record with eight kickoffs returned for touchdowns. His competitive nature has taken him from the playing fields to the sidelines as

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Flag-draped fans poured into Qatar on Friday ahead of the Middle East’s first World Cup as organizers banned the sale of beer at stadiums — a last-minute decision that stunned FIFA sponsor Budweiser but was largely welcomed by the country’s conservative Muslims and shrugged off by

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Italian referee Daniele Orsato has been chosen to handle the opening game of the World Cup. Host country Qatar will play Ecuador on Sunday. That is three days before Orsato’s 47th birthday. FIFA previously imposed a mandatory age limit of 45 on match officials for international games. Orsato was a video

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is hoping his team can lift the spirits of soccer fans after beer sales were banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar. Like by winning matches. Ramsdale says hopefully England can “perform on the pitch to give them that sort of

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Veteran guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has signed with the Jets’ practice squad. He stepped away from football after spending the last two months of last season with the Jets so he could focus on working on his medical residency program at a Montreal-area

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings. FIBA, the sport’s governing body, has updated its rankings — and Spain is in the top spot, a sliver ahead of the U.S. The four-time defending Olympic champion Americans moved into the top

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — More than $100 million will be awarded to LPGA players for the first time in 2023. That’s an increase of about 18% over what was planned for this season and more than doubling what was paid out on the tour just a decade ago. A

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning. Downing was released from the Williamson County Jail just before 7 a.m. CST on $2,500 bond after being booked into the jail at 4:39 a.m.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It’s almost like Miami coach Jim Larrañaga wrote the script. A game against his alma mater, a milestone that few have reached just one win away. That’s the scenario on Saturday. Larrañaga and Miami take on Providence in the opening round of the Naismith

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy hopes his strong second-round finish at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is a good sign. The top-ranked McIlroy, who leads the Race to Dubai standings, went birdie-birdie-eagle on this final three holes for a 4-under 68 that left him seven shots back of co-leaders Matt Fitzpatrick

MADRID (AP) — Spain has called up Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to replace injured left back José Gayà less than a week before the team’s opening World Cup match against Costa Rica. The 19-year-old Balde has had a breakout season playing for Barcelona. He is now set to make his senior debut after having debuted

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka has put the racist abuse he experienced at last year’s European Championship behind him. The forward was targeted on social media after missing a penalty in his shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Normally when the World Cup comes around, Germans happily wave their country’s flag and enthusiastically back their team. Not this time. Anyone walking around Berlin just days before the World Cup starts in Qatar on Sunday will struggle to notice any sign that the tournament is

By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Wheza Panzo’s 15 points and five rebounds, Stetson beat Rider Broncs 78-68 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN Dublin Challenge in Ireland. Mahamadou Diawara broke a 15-all tie with a 3-pointer with 9:13 remaining before halftime and Stetson led for the rest of the game.

By The Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Capsules for teams at the 2022 World Cup.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula One is launching a new racing series for female drivers that will start next year. The series will be known as the F1 Academy and will be subsidized by F1. It is likely to be a support series for one weekend of the F1 season. F1 said

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Manchester United has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The Premier League club’s legal team was waiting to review the full footage of the 90-minute discussion in which Ronaldo criticized United manager Erik ten Hag, teammates and the

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal the conservative Muslim emirate made to secure the soccer tournament with only two days to go before the opening game. The move was the latest sign of

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Argentine soccer federation say strikers Nicolás González and Joaquín Correa have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries. González injured a muscle during a training session on Thursday and was replaced by Atlético Madrid forward Angel Correa. Joaquín Correa was removed from the 26-man squad because of

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 96-91 with Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Paul George and Marcus Morris had 16 points each and Ivica

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4. Karlsson rallied San Jose back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period with his

By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 28 points and eight assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-112 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Sacramento’s last five-game win streak came during the 2020-21 season. The fifth win of that streak also came against the

SEATTLE (AP) — Taran Armstrong scored 18 points with six assists, Joe Quintana added 17 points and California Baptist defeated Washington 73-64. The Lancers  made seven of their last eight shots and 5 of 8 free throws from there to hold off the Huskies. California Baptist never trailed after Armstrong’s jumper and Quintana’s 3-pointer made

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored the tiebreaking goal at 13:24 of the third period, leading the United States to a 2-1 victory over Canada in the second game of the Rivalry Series. The Americans won the opener of the seven-game series 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday. The teams meet again Sunday

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20 Michigan 87-62 to win the Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. DJ Horne added 19 points, Austin Nunez had 15 and Luther Muhammad scored 13 for the Sun Devils,

SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Schultz scored his second goal of the game 3:39 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. It was the first multigoal game for Schultz, who is in his 12th NHL season. The 32-year-old defenseman has three goals this season.

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers couldn’t produce a second consecutive late comeback and didn’t get much help from a Green Bay defense that keeps underachieving. Now the Packers head into Thanksgiving week with virtually no margin for error as the three-time defending NFC North champions’ playoff hopes

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-1. William Carrier, Mark Stone and Reilly Smith also scored to help Vegas halt a two-game skid. Logan Thompson made 25 saves, and Jonathan Marchessault had two assists. The

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Daniel Akin scored 21 points and Steven Ashworth hit the game-winning jumper with 3.9 seconds left in the overtime as Utah State took down San Diego 91-89 on Thursday. Akin had 15 rebounds for the Aggies (4-0). Taylor Funk added 20 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Royce O’Neale scored on a tip-in with 0.7 seconds left to complete a triple-double and give the Brooklyn Nets a 109-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Kevin Durant led the Nets with 35 points, and O’Neale had 11 points, 11 rebounds

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Michael Pratt passed for three touchdowns and ran for three, and No. 21 Tulane capitalized on a slew of SMU mistakes to beat the Mustangs 59-24. Tyjae Spears carried 13 times for 121 yards. It was his fifth straight game eclipsing 100 yards rushing. Spears

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Long Island Sharks 95-58 on Thursday led by Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s 31 points. The Golden Eagles moved to 3-1 with the win and the Sharks dropped to 1-2.

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C. — Led by Sam Griffin’s 20 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 85-66 on Thursday. The Golden Hurricane improved to 2-1 with the victory and the Ramblers fell to 2-1.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Led by Tyler Robertson’s 15 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Air Force Falcons 64-51 on Thursday. The Pilots improved to 4-1 with the win and the Falcons fell to 1-3.

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the Tennessee Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-17. Tannehill looked much sharper in his second game back after missing two games with an injured right ankle. He went 22

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor completed a hat trick with 53.5 seconds left to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Connor converted a pass from forward Mark Scheifele, snapping a shot past goalie John Gibson. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29 shots to help the Jets improve to

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings, athletic director Mark Benson, and the university are being sued by a former walk-on regarding a pregame incident a year ago involving physical contact between the coach and the player. The lawsuit, first reported by The Daily Gazette of Schenectady, was filed in federal court

By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Kerr Kriisa followed up a triple-double in his previous game with a career-high 24 points and No. 14 Arizona steamrolled a third straight opponent to open the season, beating Utah Tech 104-77 on Thursday night. Kriisa was 6 of 7 from 3-point range and 6

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Qua Grant scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Sam Houston State picked up its second win over a Power 5 opponent, leading Utah virtually wire-to-wire in a 65-55 win on Thursday night. The Bearkats (4-0) beat Oklahoma 52-51 in their opener, their first win over

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12 points with eight assists and Braeden Carrington had 11 points for the Golden Gophers, who shot 48%, including 7 of 18 from the arc. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas with

By The Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. — Led by Alijah Martin’s 15 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 85-74 on Thursday night. The Owls are now 3-1 on the season, while the Bulldogs dropped to 2-1.

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Brice Williams helped lead Charlotte over Boise State on Thursday night with 12 points off of the bench in a 54-42 victory. Williams also added five rebounds for the 49ers (3-0). Aly Khalifa scored 10 points while going 4 of 7 from the field, and added five

By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Sean Durugordon scored 15 points off of the bench to lead the Austin Peay Governors over the South Florida Bulls 62-60 on Thursday night. The Governors improved to 2-2 with the victory and the Bulls fell to 0-4.