Haase scores 17 to lead Mercer past East Tennessee St. 65-56
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Felipe Haase posted 17 points as Mercer defeated East Tennessee State 65-56. Jalen Johnson had 16 points for the Bears (15-13,…
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Nelson scores 14 to lift Navy past American 55-46
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Nelson had 14 points and eight rebounds as Navy beat American 55-46. Stacy Beckton Jr. led the Eagles on Wednesday night…
Continue ReadingRutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cliff Omoruyi had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a reverse alley-oop dunk in Rutgers’…
Continue ReadingIIHF, NHL officials hoping for early deal for 2026 Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif says he is optimistic NHL players will…
Continue ReadingThe stars are out in LA for a major-like field at Riviera
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The West Coast swing on the PGA Tour ends on a high note. The Genesis Invitational at Riviera…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Upstate beats Presbyterian 60-55
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Gainey posted 17 points and seven rebounds as South Carolina Upstate edged past Presbyterian 60-55. Winston Hill…
Continue ReadingNew staff wants Seahawks defense to be more aggressive
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — New Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt is giving indications there will be a…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How figure skaters deliver quadruple jumps
By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Russia’s “Quad Squad” of figure skaters is looking for an Olympics podium sweep by landing…
Continue ReadingOn the slopes, a struggle for Black skiers’ Olympic dreams
By AARON MORRISON Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — There are a plethora of programs aimed at exposing Black and Hispanic children from urban…
Continue ReadingReport: Cowboys pay 4 cheerleaders $2.4M over voyeur claims
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ESPN has reported the Dallas Cowboys paid $2.4 million to four members of the team’s cheerleading squad who accused a…
Continue ReadingFalcons release Fowler following 7 1/2 sacks in 2 seasons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released outside linebacker Dante Fowler after he failed to provide the expected boost to the…
Continue ReadingBulls’ LaVine cleared to take part in All-Star festivities
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine has been cleared medically to participate in All-Star festivities this weekend in…
Continue ReadingBryan Cox, Kevin Wilkins added to Giants coaching staff
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Bryan Cox and Kevin Wilkins have been added to the New York Giants’ coaching staff. New…
Continue ReadingEx-Angels employee accused in Skaggs case doesn’t testify
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Defense attorneys have rested their case without the testimony of Eric Kay. He is the…
Continue ReadingLocked out MLB players to respond Thursday to clubs’ plan
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Negotiations aimed at ending Major League Baseball’s lockout will resume Thursday. The…
Continue ReadingNBA Prospect Watch: Arizona’s Koloko expands offensive game
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Arizona big man Christian Koloko has expanded his offensive game to go with his skills as a rim protector and…
Continue ReadingMichigan raises Harbaugh’s pay back to over $7m per year
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh agreed to a reworked five-year contract that runs through the 2026 season, guaranteeing he…
Continue ReadingFreeman completes challenge of building staff at Notre Dame
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer New Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says he is relieved after hiring a new group of assistants. The…
Continue ReadingNFL hires former Attorney General Lynch in Flores lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired a law firm that includes former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend it and its teams in Brian Flores’…
Continue ReadingGeorgia Tech tumbles to ACC cellar 1 year after championship
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has suffered a painful fall from winning last season’s ACC Tournament…
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