COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A.J. Walker posted 19 points as Air Force defeated Idaho State 59-48. Walker made 8 of 10 shots. Joseph Octave had 14 points for Air Force (6-1), which earned its sixth consecutive victory. Ethan Taylor added six rebounds and six assists. Robert Ford III had 19 points for the Bengals
Continue ReadingSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tyler Robertson had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Portland got past Southeast Missouri 74-68. Phillip Russell led the Redhawks with 19 points.
Continue ReadingHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores and Southern Miss started fast in a 37-17 victory over Florida International in a Conference USA finale. Dajon Richards scored on a 29-yard run to finish off the first drive for the Golden Eagles (3-9, 2-6). Max Bortenschlager threw
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon prepares to take in approximately 1,200 Afghan refugees in the next 12 months, state lawmakers are asking the Legislature’s emergency board for an additional $18 million to expand services and capacity. A letter issued last week by state Rep. Khanh Pham and state Sen. Kayse Jama outlined the need
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DENTON, Texas (AP) — No. 15 UTSA’s undefeated season has ended in a blowout as North Texas running backs DeAndre Torrey and Ikaika Ragsdale combined for five touchdowns in a 45-23 rout of the Roadrunners. Quarterback Frank Harris had two of UTSA’s three lost fumbles before sitting the second
Continue ReadingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed rookie running back Michael Carter on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, sidelining him for at least the next three games. The team on Saturday also downgraded wide receiver Corey Davis from questionable to doubtful for New York’s game Sunday at Houston with a
Continue ReadingST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Cate Reese scored 16 points and No. 9 Arizona cruised to an 80-44 victory over Rutgers in the Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Gisela Sanchez added 15 points and Aaronette Vonleh had 12 points, both off the bench, for the Wildcats. Arizona led by as many as 42 points
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — St. John’s never trailed in overtime, topping NJIT 77-68. The Red Storm scored first in the extra period on a layup from Montez Mathis with 3:48 remaining and never relinquished the lead. Julian Champagnie recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Red Storm. Dylan O’Hearn led the Highlanders with
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KORNACKI Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 2 Ohio State was on the receiving end of a 42-27 thumping by No. 6 Michigan that ended the Buckeyes’ eight-game winning streak in the Big Ten’s biggest rivalry, along with their streak of four straight conference title game appearances — all of which
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DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 14 points, Penn State made 12 3-pointers, and the Nittany Lions defeated Oregon State 60-45 on the final day of the Emerald Coast Classic. Penn State made 12 of 30 from 3-point distance and had more 3-pointers than two-point field goals (10). Oregon State shot 30% from
Continue ReadingDESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 14 points, Penn State made 12 3-pointers, and the Nittany Lions defeated Oregon State 60-45 on the final day of the Emerald Coast Classic. Penn State made 12 of 30 from 3-point distance and had more 3-pointers than two-point field goals (10). Oregon State shot 30% from
Continue ReadingCLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Woodrich had 14 points and eight rebounds and Cleveland State easily defeated Division III-level Penn State-Behrend 89-47. Jacob Zeis led the Lions with 18 points.
Continue ReadingKINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jeremy Sheppard had 21 points as Rhode Island easily defeated Georgia State 94-59. Ishmael Leggett added 20 points for the Rams. Kane Williams led the Panthers on Saturday with 19 points.
Continue ReadingNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Hayden Wolff threw three touchdown passes to Ali Jennings III and Old Dominion saw a 21-point lead evaporate in the fourth quarter only to rally for a 56-34 win over Charlotte in the regular season finale to become bowl eligible for the first time in six seasons. Old Dominion’s last appearance
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing nine games because of COVID-19 protocols. The four-time All-Star hadn’t played since Nov. 6, with the 76ers going 2-7 without him. Embiid is averaging 21.4 pints and 9.6 rebounds in 10 games this season. He also sat out
Continue ReadingCNN By CNN Sport staff LeBron James was sidelined by the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols and, as a result, missed Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, a team spokesperson confirmed to CNN. It is unclear if James had tested positive for Covid-19 or whether he had come into close contact with someone who
Continue ReadingCNN By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because of its seemingly fast spread in South Africa and its many troubling mutations. Its emergence has already led to
Continue ReadingBy Ross Levitt and Daniella Diaz, CNN In a rare joint statement, Wisconsin Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Ron Johnson, a Republican, warned Saturday outsiders may be looking to exploit the tragedy that unfolded last weekend in Waukesha. “It has come to our attention that outside individuals or groups may attempt to exploit the
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho have scored late goals in a 3-1 victory at Villarreal to help Barcelona end its winless streak in the Spanish league. Prior to the trip, only three other teams in the 20-team competition had earned fewer points on the road this
Continue ReadingDELAND, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Clemons had 14 points as Campbell edged past Stetson 60-58. Rob Perry led the Hatters on Saturday with 19 points.
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