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By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Monaco moved up to fourth place in the French league after winning 1-0 at home to Brest with Russia…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Veteran forward Joe Pavelski has signed a one-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars. The deal comes months before he…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat suffered a neck injury but has movement in all extremities after he was injured…

By The Associated Press USC is going for its first 12-win season since 2008 in the Cotton Bowl. The 11-2 Trojans have only lost to one team in coach…

LONDON (AP) — Aston Villa has continued its resurgence under Unai Emery with a hard-fought 2-0 away victory over Tottenham in the Premier League.…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Pelé. Santos, Brazil. Over decades, adoring fans around the world mailed thousands of…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Defenseman Mackenzie Weegar scored his first goal with Calgary and added an assist to lead the Flames to a 3-2 victory over…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are betting on betting. The NBA team is set to open a full-service…

JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Miami Heat a 126-123 victory over the…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback C.J. Stroud and No. 4 Ohio State came up just short, and this one has to hurt. After…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer After the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Stetson Bennett capped No. 1 Georgia’s comeback from a two-touchdown, fourth-quarter deficit with…

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Cate Reese scored six of her 13 points in the fourth quarter, Shaina Pellington added 12 points and No. 18 Arizona beat…

By The Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Gideon George’s 20 points helped BYU defeat Portland 71-58 Saturday night. George added nine…

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Canada’s Bianca Andreescu has rallied to beat Garbine Muguruza of Spain 0-6, 7-6 (3), 6-1 in a clash of Grand Slam…

SYDNEY (AP) — Casper Ruud beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2 in the first men’s singles match of the New Year to boost Norway at the United…

DALLAS (AP) — Fredrik Olofsson’s first NHL goal was the eventual winner as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2. Joe Pavelski had a goal…

By The Associated Press POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Brock Mackenzie scored 23 points as Idaho State beat Northern Colorado 90-83 in overtime on…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 32 points and eight assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 points and six blocks,…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Jump hit three early 3-pointers and six in all on the way to 20 points as No. 2…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings scored three times in the first…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson scored 22 points — 14 in the final 11-plus minutes — and N’Faly Dante had 17 points and eight rebounds to…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 51 points and the Dallas Mavericks escaped with a 126-125 victory over the…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 points, including 17 in the third quarter as Detroit erased a…

By TON SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Joel Embid had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fifth career triple-double and…

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Michael Bunting had two goals, Auston Matthews and T.J. Brodie scored 24 seconds apart in the…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s defense, built for speed, turned off Michigan’s power in a dominating first…

By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Aidan Mahaney’s 18 points, the Saint Mary’s (Cal) Gaels defeated the Santa Clara…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU beat Michigan 51-45 in a College Football Playoff semifinal game that will mostly be…

CHICAGO (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 23 points, Kevin Love added 20 points and nine rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a three-game skid with…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Julius Randle scored 35 points and Immanuel Quickley added 27 as the New York Knicks snapped a…

By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Led by Ajay Mitchell’s 23 points, the UCSB Gauchos defeated the UCSD Tritons 82-61. The…

By RICHARD WALKER Associated Press CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half, Kevin Durant added 23 points…

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored twice to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in their first…

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Qua Grant scored 17 points and Donte Powers added 14 as Sam Houston used a strong first half to top New Mexico State, 75-62…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s wild ride has one more stop. The Horned Frogs are headed to Sofi…

SEATTLE — Cameron Tyson scored 20 points as Seattle University beat California Baptist 71-65. Tyson was 7-of-13 shooting (4 for 9 from distance)…

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Joel Brown scored 21 points, freshman Grant Newell posted his first double-double and California held on for an 80-76…

MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Minnesota freshman Jimmy Snuggerud had a goal and three assists and the United States beat Finland 6-2 on Saturday to…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 498th goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Arizona…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Joey Bosa has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to play for the Los Angeles Chargers when…

By The Associated Press SAN MARCOS, Texas — Led by Kieffer Punter’s 16 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 55-52 on…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Noah Cates scored a go-ahead, short-handed goal in the third period, Owen Tippett had a goal and…

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 20 points, including the game-winning free throws with 18 seconds remaining, to lead No. 22 New…

By The Associated Press STOCKTON, Calif. — Nicquel Blake scored 23 points off of the bench to help lead the Pacific Tigers over the Loyola…

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 of his season-high 35 points as part of Gonzaga’s first-half scoring outburst, and the No. 10 Bulldogs…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Zach Chappell’s 18 points helped Sacramento State defeat Portland State 74-63 in a Big Sky Conference opener. Chappell was 6…

BEAUMONT, Texas — Led by Trae English’s 14 points, the McNeese Cowboys defeated the Lamar Cardinals 81-62 on Saturday night. The Cowboys…

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. — Keenon Cole scored 23 points as Lindenwood beat Tennessee Tech 82-64. Cole added seven rebounds for the Lions. Cam Burrell…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 27 points and the Tennessee State Tigers defeated the Little Rock Trojans 94-69 on Saturday night.…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Backup guard Lazar Stefanovic matched his season- and career-high with 20 points, Branden Carlson added 18 points and Utah…

CHICAGO (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 21 points, including seven straight late in the game to give Creighton back the lead, and the No. 21 Bluejays…

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Led by Tre Jackson’s 17 points, the Western Carolina Catamounts defeated the Furman Paladins 79-67 on Saturday night. The…

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Junior Ballard scored 16 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 76-60 on Saturday night. Ballard was 6-of-8 shooting (4 for…

RICHMOND, Ky. — Devontae Blanton scored 22 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Queens University 88-83. Blanton also contributed six rebounds for the…

JONESBORO, Ark. — Jamari Blackmon scored 25 points as UL Monroe beat Arkansas State 84-72. Blackmon shot 9 for 12, including 6 for 8 from beyond…

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Led by Tristan Enaruna’s 18 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 63-54 on Saturday.…

By The Associated Press BROOKINGS, S.D. — Led by Matt Dentlinger’s 22 points, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Saint Thomas…

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson faces multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in an altercation with an…

ATLANTA — Led by 18 points from Dwon Odom and  Ja’Heim Hudson, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 68-58 on…

NORFOLK, Va. — Led by Tyreek Scott-Grayson’s 17 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 70-66 on…

By The Associated Press The South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 80-63 on Saturday led by Kruz Perrott-Hunt’s 30…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jarius Hicklen had 18 points in North Florida’s 90-85 overtime win over Austin Peay. Hicklen also added five rebounds for…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Keondre Kennedy scored 19 points as UNC Greensboro beat Wofford 73-64. Kennedy was 5 of 14 shooting, including 3 for 8 from…

By TONY SELLARS Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Marcus Carr hit the go-ahead basket in the final minute as No. 6 Texas escaped Oklahoma with…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard scored 24 points, Benny Williams had a double-double, and Syracuse overcame a slow start to defeat Boston College…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — KJ Adams scored the go-ahead basket with 5.8 seconds left, Kansas stopped Oklahoma State…

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur and Caleb Grill combined for 41 points as Iowa State toppled No. 12 Baylor 77-62…

HOUSTON (AP) — Tramon Mark scored 19 points, Marcus Sasser had 18 points and No. 3 Houston held on for a 71-65 win over Central Florida. J’Wan…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Ana Llanusa scored 28 points, shooting 11 for 13,  Madi Williams scored 24 and No. 20 Oklahoma pulled away from West…

By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Lou Lopez Senechal had 22 points and Caroline Ducharme added 19 points and seven rebounds to…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Labas threw for 139 yards and a touchdown in his first start and Iowa posted the…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 16, and Rikki Harris had 14 as No. 3 Ohio State won its 15th straight…

By The Associated Press SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Led by Sherif Kenney’s 29 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 82-78 on…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Young came off the bench for a season-high 20 points, Jaylen Blakes scored 17 points in his…

By The Associated Press PRINCETON, N.J. — Led by Blake Peters’ 13 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Harvard Crimson 69-66. The Tigers…

By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Led by Jordan Minor’s 16 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Wagner Seahawks 58-48. The Warriors…

TEANECK, N.J. — Ansley Almonor’s 19 points helped Fairleigh Dickinson defeat Centenary of New Jersey 99-50. Almonor added seven rebounds for the…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jacob Toppin added a career-high 24 points…

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Colby Jones also scored 16,…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes scored 22 points to match his career high and Seton Hall rallied from an…

HONOLULU (AP) — Brigham Young University offensive lineman Sione Veikoso was killed in a construction accident in his hometown in Hawaii, family…

ALBANY, N.Y. — Led by Clarence O. Daniels II’s 17 points, the New Hampshire Wildcats defeated the Albany Great Danes 67-51 on Saturday. The…

DETROIT — BJ Freeman had 23 points in Milwaukee’s 84-81 win over Detroit Mercy on Saturday.Freeman added five rebounds for the Panthers. Kentrell…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayla Everett scored 20 points and No. 25 St. John’s dominated the second quarter to roll to a 68-48 win over Georgetown,…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points and No. 18 TCU rallied in the second half for a 67-61…

BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has been hired as the new head coach of Belgian club Club Brugge. The 42-year-old Parker…

ATLANTA (AP) — No. 13 Virginia blew away Georgia Tech with a 25-0 run that began at the end of the first half and carried over after the break. The…

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Uruguay striker Luis Suárez is joining Gremio. The Brazilian club announced the move on Saturday. The 35-year-old…

LONDON (AP) — Joao Palhinha’s late goal has given Fulham a 2-1 win over Southampton and left the visitors stranded at the bottom of the Premier…

NEW YORK (AP) — A review by the NFL and the league’s players association has determined Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t need…

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Crystal Palace has picked up three points in its final game of 2022 with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth in the Premier…