South Alabama edges SE Louisiana in The Basketball Classic
MOBILE, Ala. — Javon Franklin made a layup with 44 seconds left to give South Alabama the lead en route to a 70-68 win over Southeastern Louisiana…
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Youngstown St. beats Morgan St. in The Basketball Classic
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 28 points as Youngstown State held on to beat Morgan State 70-65 in the first round of the The Basketball…
Continue ReadingCruz Azul downs Montreal in Champions League quarters
MONTREAL (AP) — Cruz Azul advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Montreal after a 1-1 draw on…
Continue ReadingRJ Barrett scores 31, Knicks beat Trail Blazers by 30
By ADRY TORRES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Julius Randle added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the New York…
Continue ReadingDinwiddie hits 3 at buzzer, Mavericks beat Nets 113-111
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie made a 3-pointer at the buzzer against his former team, giving the Dallas…
Continue ReadingEmbiid has 35 points, 17 rebounds as 76ers beat Cavs 118-114
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Joel Embiid had 35 points and 17 rebounds, James Harden scored 21 points and added 11 assists and…
Continue ReadingDodgers hoping Price is right again — in either role
By NORM FRAUENHEIM Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — David Price’s long career has prepared him for just about anything. From starter to…
Continue ReadingLA Rams release punter Johnny Hekker after memorable decade
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Rams have released punter Johnny Hekker after 10 seasons. The Super Bowl champion Rams dropped their…
Continue ReadingJokic shines, Nuggets cruise to 127-109 victory over Wizards
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 13 rebounds in an efficient 26-minute performance to help…
Continue ReadingBall scores 22, Hornets pull away late to beat Hawks 116-106
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, P.J. Washington scored 13 of his 16…
Continue ReadingWalton scores 17 to lift Wake Forest past Towson in NIT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Dallas Walton had 17 points as Wake Forest topped Towson 74-64 in the first round of the NIT. Charles Thompson led the Tigers…
Continue ReadingVirginia narrowly tops Mississippi State 60-57 in NIT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jayden Gardner had 16 points, Reece Beekman added 14 and Virginia beat Mississippi State 60-57 in the first round of the NIT…
Continue ReadingFornaroli into Australia squad for key World Cup qualifiers
SYDNEY (AP) — Uruguay-born striker Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players included in Australia’s squad for its must-win World Cup…
Continue ReadingWright State beats Bryant 93-82 for NCAA Tournament win
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tanner Holden had 37 points and 11 rebounds and Wright State beat Bryant 93-82 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingCoastal Carolina beats UMES 66-42 in The Basketball Classic
CONWAY, S.C. — Rudi Williams had 18 points as Coastal Carolina routed Maryland Eastern Shore 66-42 in the first round of The Basketball Classic.…
Continue ReadingAbreu shakes off strange 2021 season, back to lead White Sox
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — After winning the 2020 American League MVP award, Jose Abreu endured a difficult 2021…
Continue ReadingFGCU beats Detroit Mercy 95-79 in The Basketball Classic
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tavian Dunn-Martin had 33 points as Florida Gulf Coast defeated Detroit 95-79 in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com…
Continue ReadingRB Raheem Mostert agrees to 1-year deal with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Raheem Mostert agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins, who continued to add depth to their running…
Continue ReadingRangers sign relievers 3-time All-Star Holland and Winkler
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time All-Star reliever Greg Holland and right-hander Dan Winkler have signed minor league contracts with the Texas…
Continue ReadingNew Chargers defender Mack happy to be reunited with Staley
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack was watching the television show “Bel-Air” with his fiancéé and son last…
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