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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…

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…

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…

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…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Demarai Gray scored a spectacular equalizer as struggling Everton ended 2022 by earning an unexpected 1-1 draw against…

By MATTIAS KAREN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Arsenal couldn’t have asked for a much better end to the year. The Gunners stretched their…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s surprising run to the College Football Playoff has been punctuated…

By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has stumbled in its first game since a seven-week World Cup break after being…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Broadcast crews sometimes face the same challenges as the NFL teams they cover. Both adjust to…

By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new…

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford came off the bench after being dropped for disciplinary reasons and scored the winner for Manchester…

By JAMES ROBSON Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian…

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 20 points, Adem Bona made the winning basket with 19 seconds left and No. 11 UCLA overcame a 12-point…