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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci scored twice in the third period and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia…

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Derek Fountain scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half when LSU took off to a big lead and the Tigers defeated New…

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the North Dakota State Bison 101-75 on Thursday night led by Courvoisier McCauley’s…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 17 points to lead four Creighton players in double figures and the…

ATLANTA (AP) — Javon Franklin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Deivon Smith added 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks and Georgia…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 16 points and JaKobe Coles scored 15, helping 15th-ranked TCU…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams made the Super Bowl during the 2018 season despite losing…

By The Associated Press WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Led by Joe Bryant Jr.’s 23 points, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Monmouth Hawks…

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 16 points, Taylor Mikesell added 14 and No. 8 Ohio State rolled to an 86-56 win over Ohio. The Buckeyes…

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Johns Jr. scored 18 points, Zeb Jackson added a career-high 16 points and VCU edged Pittsburgh 71-67 in the consolation…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is returning and starting for the first time this season against the Detroit Pistons. He has missed 12 straight…

By The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Led by Chuck Harris’ 22 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash 95-67 on…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Sara Scalia scored 17 points to lead six Indiana players in double figures and the No. 12 Hoosiers beat Bowling Green…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson scored 19 points, Cam Carter added 16 and Kansas State defeated Kansas City 69-53. Desi Sills scored 10 of…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maddy Siegrist scored 18 of her 22 points in the first half and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 24 Villanova to a 67-41 win…

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Soriano had 17 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, David Jones added 15 points and eight rebounds and St. John’s scored 50…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Patrick Peterson was the featured partier on the team plane after the Minnesota Vikings…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — James Moors scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Colorado State beat South Carolina 85-53 in the…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Lamar Jackson was taken 32nd in the 2018 draft by the Baltimore Ravens. That was 31 spots behind Baker Mayfield.…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will have Jeffery Simmons back for their Thursday night matchup with…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Taylor Fritz advanced to the final four of the ATP Finals by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-2 at the…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers have suspended punt returner Connor Delp indefinitely from all team activities. No reason for the…

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — JaCobi Wood scored 23 points and Murray State held off No. 24 Texas A&M 88-79 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Racers…

NEW YORK (AP) — The ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit for his American League record 62nd homer has gone up for auction. Cory Youmans,…

By The Associated Press The New York Giants will try to improve to 8-2 and end the Detroit Lions’ two-game winning streak when the teams meet…

By The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers both travel to Mexico City for Monday night’s game. It’s a rematch…

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko has shot 65 for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship. It’s a good start to what she hopes is a…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A psychologist who worked for the San Antonio Spurs has settled her lawsuit against the team and former player Josh Primo over…

LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has detailed his falling out with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in the final part of a 90-minute TV…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson was ticked off three weeks ago after his worst game of the…

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Cole Hammer think it’s cool to see his name atop the leaderboard. Cool is the right choice of words. The RSM…

By The Associated Press Running back D’Onta Foreman has been on a tear since star Christian McCaffrey was traded from Carolina to San Francisco.…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has returned to practice after undergoing an appendectomy. Fitzpatrick missed…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of California Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 14 in Los Angeles to finalize a…

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Noah Fernandes scored 22 points, freshman RJ Luis added 18 points and UMass beat Colorado 66-63 in the opening round of the…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 18 points with seven assists and Virginia Tech held off Old Dominion 75-71 in the first round of the…

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The transition for St. Thomas from Division III to the Football Championship Subdivision…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Senegalese soccer federation and Bayern Munich say forward Sadio Mané will miss the World Cup after undergoing surgery for…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Thursday that Major League Baseball is looking into…

By The Associated Press Virginia Tech is hoping to make something positive happen when it plays at Liberty on Saturday. The Hokies have lost seven…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is joining the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have been sued again by the District of Columbia. D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard says his players are still grieving the loss of former Badgers receiver Devin…

By The Associated Press No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois on Saturday in a game that features the top two defenses in the country. The Wolverines, who…

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Canadian men’s national team has won its final FIFA World Cup tuneup 2-1 over Japan without standouts…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 18 Notre Dame has won 27 straight regular-season games against the ACC. On Saturday, the Fighting Irish can extend that…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Stefan Wilson will attempt to make his fifth Indianapolis 500 next year in a combined entry fielded by Dreyer…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Seth Lundy and Jalen Pickett each scored 20 points and Penn State beat Furman 73-68 to open the Charleston Classic. Pickett…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Ansu Fati has made the most of his chance back with Spain’s national team. He scored a goal and showed he is in…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco is the poster child for why NFL general managers don’t…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — X-rays on LaMelo Ball’s left ankle were negative, but the Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard has already been ruled…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024…

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

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Oregon State volleyball coach Mark Barnard will retire at the end of the season. It ends a tenure marked by…

NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham will honor the memories of alumnus and longtime high school basketball scout Tom Konchalski and The Associated Press’…

The Associated Press The Washington Commanders will look to build on their big win over the previously undefeated Eagles when they visit the Houston…

By The Associated Press The No. 7 Southern California Trojans and No. 16 UCLA Bruins renew their city rivalry on Saturday with more than the Victory…

By The Associated Press No. 15 Washington closes out its home schedule on Saturday hosting hapless Colorado. The Huskies have won four straight…

By The Associated Press Alabama is set to finish the season in an unfamiliar situation. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide hosts FCS Austin Peay with its…

By The Associated Press The Florida Gators are looking for a third straight victory to improve their position for bowl season. They also have…

By The Associated Press Undefeated fourth-ranked TCU has already clinched a spot in its second Big 12 championship game. The 10-0 Horned Frogs have…

The Associated Press Florida State finished the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with three double-digit wins and is a heavy favorite but won’t…

By The Associated Press Auburn and interim coach Carnell Williams are going for their second straight win. The Tigers host Western Kentucky trying to…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa and Iowa State will continue their annual football showdowns through at least 2027. The schools have announced a…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The World Cup will sound different this year. Jacqui Oatley will become the first woman play-by-play commentator for…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Player compensation on the ATP Tour and the lower-level ATP Challenger Tour will rise to a record $217.9 million combined in…

LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon is relaxing its requirement for all-white clothing to allow female players to wear colored undershorts to be more…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick’s fast start helped him move out in front in the Race to Dubai as Rory McIlroy struggled in…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino is getting four more years in charge of soccer’s governing…

PARIS (AP) — The mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics are a symbol of the French Republic. Most of them are made in China and that does not go down…

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has plans to launch its own theme park in Dubai. The Spanish club has announced a deal with Dubai Parks and Resorts to…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Aaron Rodgers and his peers around the NFL are calling for teams to tear up their turf playing surfaces and…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sideline, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising.…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN and JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writers ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — With the galloping horses long gone, the Chicago Bears see 326…

No. 22 Cincinnati reentered the College Football Playoff rankings this week and will try to keep hopes alive for a fourth straight trip to the…

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says “sports should not be politicized” only days after it was announced that he would attend the…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Reactions around the country spanned from anger to disappointment when Brazil coach Tite…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian ice dancer Alexander Gorshkov has died at the age of 76. He won the first Olympic ice dance gold medal for the Soviet Union…