Notre Dame not concerned about quick turnaround, long trip
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mike Brey knows more than anyone that sleep can be overrated during the NCAA Tournament. Fresh off…
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Mantha scores 2, Capitals beat Blue Jackets 7-2
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Mantha scored twice, and Alex Ovechkin and Connor Sheary each had a goal and an…
Continue ReadingSaint Peter’s shocks No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in…
Continue ReadingPalmieri scores late, Islanders beat rival Rangers 2-1
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri scored the tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes left in the third period and…
Continue ReadingKallgren makes 34 saves, Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Erik Kallgren made 34 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night for the rookie goalie’s…
Continue ReadingFifth-seeded Saint Mary’s routs No. 12 Indiana 82-53
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Logan Johnson scored 20 points and fifth-seeded Saint Mary’s took advantage of No. 12…
Continue ReadingLongwood holds off Mount St. Mary’s in women’s First Four
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Akila Smith had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kyla McMakin added 18 points with four 3-pointers and No. 16 seed Longwood led by…
Continue ReadingNadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets at Indian Wells, goes to 19-0
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the BNP…
Continue ReadingBey scores career-high 51 points, Pistons beat Magic 134-120
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic…
Continue ReadingTeddy Buckets: New Mexico State upsets UConn 70-63 in NCAA
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Teddy Allen scored 37 points and New Mexico State won an NCAA Tournament game for…
Continue ReadingVon Miller introduced as Bills’ prized free-agent addition
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Eleven years ago, Von Miller was preparing to be drafted by the Buffalo Bills. Now the Bills hope he’s the final piece…
Continue ReadingTop seed Stanford begins title defense against Montana State
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When the bracket came out, Montana State coach Tricia Binford told her players they were…
Continue ReadingDavante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Keeping pace in the AFC West is turning into quite the arms race. Now it’s the Las Vegas Raiders’ turn…
Continue ReadingReyna, Pefok, Horvath back for US qualifiers, Dest gets hurt
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gio Reyna, Jordan Pefok and Ethan Horvath are back for the United States’ final World Cup…
Continue ReadingAP source: Raiders acquiring Davante Adams from Packers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders are making a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver…
Continue ReadingCarolina routs Marquette 95-63 in Davis’ NCAA coaching debut
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brady Manek scored 28 points, Caleb Love had 21 of his 23 points before halftime and…
Continue ReadingInterim coach leads LSU into NCAA tourney against Iowa State
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Nickelberry leads No. 6 seed LSU into its first-round matchup with Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The…
Continue ReadingGonzales, Mariners eager to resume playoff chase
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners finished with a flourish last season, winning 90…
Continue ReadingConvict: Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife recruited him for killing
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Navy sailor and convicted killer has testified that Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife…
Continue ReadingTara VanDerveer uses NCAA platform to pledge help to Ukraine
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer has pledged $10 for every…
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