Murray outlasts Daniel at Indian Wells for 700th career win
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Andy Murray outlasted qualifier Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open to earn his 700th…
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Arkansas beats LSU for 3rd time, 79-67 in SEC Tournament
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Au’Diese Toney scored 22 points, JD Notae added 19 and No. 15 Arkansas beat LSU 79-67 in the…
Continue ReadingRutgers gives Steve Pikiell 4-year extension through 2030
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell through the 2029-30 season. The school…
Continue ReadingJimerson carries Saint Louis over St. Bonaventure in A10
WASHINGTON — Gibson Jimerson had 20 points as Saint Louis edged past Saint Bonaventure 57-56 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference…
Continue ReadingRhode Island fires coach David Cox after 4 seasons
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island men’s basketball coach David Cox has been fired after four seasons that included losing records the past…
Continue ReadingIditarod leader declines gourmet meal to keep mushing
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Presss ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — One of the highlights for mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a gourmet meal…
Continue ReadingMurray leads No. 24 Iowa past Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Keegan Murray had 26 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 24 Iowa to an 84-74 victory over…
Continue ReadingAP Exclusive: HR Derby could decide All-Star Game winner
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — If the next All-Star Game in Major League Baseball goes deep into the night, a slugger may get a…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 Baylor women rout Oklahoma State in Big 12 tourney
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Big 12 player of the year NaLyssa Smith scored 15 points, Baylor shut out Oklahoma…
Continue ReadingDolphins place 2nd-round tender on CB Nik Needham
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins say they have placed a second-round tender on cornerback Nik Needham. The deal means Needham will…
Continue ReadingWarriors finally feel they have home court advantage
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr has grown to truly appreciate Golden State’s new Chase Center even with all…
Continue ReadingBears to part with versatile RB and return specialist Cohen
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are apparently releasing versatile running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen. He has been sidelined…
Continue ReadingGarnett humbled as Celtics prepare to retire his jersey
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The post-retirement accolades have rained down on Kevin Garnett over the past few years. The…
Continue ReadingNo. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over Cincy
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Fabian White Jr. had 18 points with eight rebounds and 18th-ranked Houston overcame a…
Continue ReadingEx-MLB lefty Odalis Pérez dies, threw 1st pitch at Nats Park
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Odalis Pérez, a left-hander who threw the first pitch at Nationals Park and was an All-Star with the Los…
Continue ReadingMariners expect Kyle Lewis to be healthy for spring training
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto says the team expects former American League rookie of the year Kyle…
Continue ReadingChelsea financially perilous after Abramovich is sanctioned
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Lavish spending, sustained only by Roman Abramovich’s investment, funded Chelsea’s 21…
Continue ReadingSurging Texas A&M stuns No. 4 Auburn 67-62 in SEC tourney
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyrece Radford scored 19 points and Quenton Jackson made five throws in the final minute as…
Continue ReadingCubs manager David Ross gets extension through 2024
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and manager David Ross have agreed to a contract extension through the 2024 season that includes a club option…
Continue ReadingDefense shines as La Tech beats North Texas 42-36 in CUSA
FRISCO, Texas — Keaston Willis and Cobe Williams scored 12 points each and third-ssed Louisiana Tech’s defense stifled top-ranked North Texas in…
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