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OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jamal Cain had 29 points plus 17 rebounds as Oakland easily beat Toledo 80-59. Ryan Rollins led the Rockets with 21…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Cardaci had 19 points off the bench to lift Coppin State to a 71-49 win over Loyola Maryland Cam Spencer led the Greyhounds…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Clint Ratkovich ran for two touchdowns and his 25-yard jaunt in overtime carried Northern Illinois past Buffalo 33-27 in…

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler had a triple-double in his return from a sprained right ankle, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in…

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Caldwell had 14 points and seven rebounds as Army romped past Merrimack 74-51. Mykel Derring led the Warriors on…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Kalib Boone scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, Bryce Williams and Rondel Walker made six free throws in the…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Angel scored a career-high 13 points, Noah Taitz added 11 and Stanford defeated Valparaiso 74-60. Stanford’s…

WACO, Texas (AP) — LJ Cryer scored 20 points for the second game in a row and ninth-ranked Baylor tied a school record with 21 steals in a 92-47…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and Karl-Anthony Towns had 22…

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for three scores and 219 yards and Central Michigan piled up 567 yards of offense and beat Ball State…

By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chris Lykes scored 26 points and No. 16 Arkansas reeled off 13 straight points in the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Anthony had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Mo Bamba added 12 points and 11 boards, and the Orlando Magic rallied late in the…

By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newcomer Tre Mitchell had 16 points and seven rebounds as No. 8 Texas defeated Northern…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 101-89 on…

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech’s radio announcers have been suspended for a game by the Big 12 over comments about officiating in the Red…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vince Williams scored 14 points and VCU beat Vanderbilt 46-37. Jayden Nunn added 11 points and Nick Kern eight for the…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 47 points and Khris Middleton tied Milwaukee’s franchise record…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Iverson Molinar and Shakeel Moore combined for 38 points and Mississippi State defeated Detroit Mercy 77-64. Behind…

By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden scored 27 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 and Kevin Durant 23 to help the…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are close to completing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as general manager,…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jeremi Grant scored 19 points and Cory Joseph added 18 as the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins scored 20 points, Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter had 19 apiece and the Atlanta Hawks…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gabe Brown scored 19 points, freshman Max Christie added 18 and Michigan State beat Butler 73-52 in the Gavitt Tipoff. Michigan…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 19 points, Miles Bridges added 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-87 on…

SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Jake LaRavia scored 15 of his 24 points in the first half and Wake Forest took control early in beating Charleston Southern…

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Aisha Sheppard scored 17 points and Elizabeth Kitley scored 13 with 13 rebounds and No. 25 Virginia Tech overwhelmed Coppin…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell and Rebeka Mikulasikova each scored 19 points, the 21st-ranked Ohio State women shot 57% from the floor and…

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — D’Shawn Schwartz scored a career-high 24 points, DeVon Cooper added 16 and George…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Destanni Henderson had 16 points off three 3-pointers and Zia Cooke added 13 points as No.…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Nerea Hermosa scored 10 of her 17 points in the first quarter to spark No. 18 Georgia Tech to a 65-42 win over East…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Emily Engstler scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Kianna Smith added 10 and…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson has been released from the Athens-Clarke County jail on…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Tyler Polley scored 17 points and No. 23 UConn used stifling defense to rout overmatched…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineup is in flux as preparations begin for Sunday…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said leading receiver Justyn Ross will have surgery on his injured foot and enter the NFL draft.…

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael El-Amin scored 12 points, Makhel Mitchell blocked a career-high eight shots and Rhode Island beat Boston College…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Max Brooks had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lift UMass Lowell to a 77-53 win over Central Connecticut. Nigel Scantlebury led…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian’s fledging second stint as an NFL starter has…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson will practice this week with an opportunity to play against NFC-leading Green…

SAN ANTONIO — Dhieu Deing made a layup with 30 seconds remaining to give UTSA the lead en route to a 60-57 win over IUPUI. Dhieu Deing had 20…

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (AP) — The Abbotsford Canucks’ American Hockey League games scheduled for Friday and Sunday against the Bakersfield…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has praised general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dairon Asprilla has had the best season of his career for the Portland Timbers. The…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said he voted for Major League Baseball’s proposal to…

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Toronto left-hander Robbie Ray bounced back from a dismal season to win the AL Cy Young Award and Milwaukee righty…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The status of the Seattle Seahawks’ Chris Carson remains uncertain, with coach Pete Carroll…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts shocked the New Orleans Saints last December in his first NFL start, leading the…

By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick played in Sunday’s home tie with the Detroit Lions,…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer The NCAA women’s basketball tournament is expanding to 68 teams beginning with the current season, giving…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander has agreed to a $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros that…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Rob Cookson as an assistant coach and promoted Marc Crawford to associate coach. The Blackhawks…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill is doing whatever it takes to help the Titans win. He’s a big…

SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Jackson posted 19 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi narrowly defeated Denver 69-67. KJ Hunt led the Pioneers on Wednesday…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai is making the most of his opportunity to finally be a starting quarterback. He…

PARIS (AP) — Mercedes will argue for a review of the decision to not penalize Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Justin Houston’s sack was one of the few bright spots for the Baltimore Ravens in their…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Perhaps this week will be less eventful for Robert Hunt. To recap, here’s what last…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander reached a $25 million deal to remain with the Houston Astros as he comes back…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions held out Jared Goff from practice after the starting quarterback suffered an oblique injury in last…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart realizes he’s about to get a crash course in the…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For a team not in the same division, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has seen…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Alabama coach Nick Saban and Georgia’s Kirby Smart continue to make their ability to field elite defenses a big…

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have completed their coaching staff for next season, adding Marcus Thames from the New York Yankees and promoting Al…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin owes its six-game winning streak largely to its top-ranked defense’s knack for…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov is hurt, and the Florida Panthers are relieved it’s not as bad as…

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 6 Notre Dame has been able to count on its defensive line all season. It recorded a…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians will officially transition to Guardians on Friday, completing a name change…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke is trying to show Ron Rivera and the front office that he can be…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Manny Diaz’s long-term future at Miami is uncertain, given that the Hurricanes are in…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes followed three of the worst games of his professional career with one of…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Tyrece Radford and Quenton Jackson each scored 13 points and Texas A&M beat Houston Baptist 73-39. Texas A&M…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners will induct Ichiro Suzuki into the team’s Hall of Fame during the 2022 season. Suzuki will be honored on Aug.…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The lack of involvement for Justin Jefferson was glaring in Minnesota’s two recent…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been banned from all rugby for…

By ERIC WILLEMSEN Associated Press Approaching a race weekend where she can set yet another Alpine skiing World Cup record might sound like business…

By The Associated Press In a rematch of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will go for their fifth straight victory when they visit the…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor scored 13 points, Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Texas beat Southeast Missouri State…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira and game analyst Daryl Johnston will be part of the United States Football League’s…

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s red-hot sports betting industry smashed its own national record in…

MYTISHCHI, Russia (AP) — The players hoping to make China’s men’s hockey team for next year’s Beijing Olympics have lost a second trial…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA’s Division I Infractions Appeals Committee has upheld penalties against UMass’…

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has cleared junior Terrence Shannon Jr. to return to play for the Red Raiders after the standout forward was held…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch It’s difficult to believe we’re already at Week 11, but here we are with all the top contenders to score in hand no…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not practicing Wednesday in hopes of letting several…

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Hungary’s punishment for offensive fan misconduct during the European Championship has been reduced by UEFA. The…

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge has ordered former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to appear in court…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has received a contract extension amid Washington’s fast start to the season. Monumental…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha and video assistant Esteban Ostojich have been suspended…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady has moved on to win another title at Tampa Bay. Only a handful of Atlanta players remain…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The owners of the Boston Red Sox are in talks to buy the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Red Sox…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is requiring players and staff to wear masks inside team facilities regardless of vaccination status for…