Bobsledding’s Meyers Taylor may retire after Olympics
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — She has raced on at least 15 different bobsled tracks in 11 countries. She’s had no fewer than 41…
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This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
By DAKE KANG and SAM McNEIL Associated Press GARZE COUNTY, China (AP) — Ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics 14 years ago, Tibet was on fire.…
Continue ReadingThis time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
By DAKE KANG and SAM McNEIL Associated Press GARZE COUNTY, China (AP) — Ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics 14 years ago, Tibet was on fire.…
Continue ReadingDavis scores 14 to carry UC Irvine past UC San Diego 56-50
SAN DIEGO — DJ Davis had 14 points off the bench to lead UC Irvine to a 56-50 win over UC San Diego. Toni Rocak led the Tritons with 20 points and…
Continue ReadingSuns get 6th straight victory, beating Clippers 103-96
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 26 points, Chris Paul added 17 points and 14 assists, and the All-Star duo led…
Continue ReadingBradley carries San Diego St. past Utah St. 75-56
SAN DIEGO — Matt Bradley had 22 points as San Diego State defeated Utah State 75-56. Justin Bean led the Aggies with 18 points and eight…
Continue ReadingBrockington scores 20, Hunter 16 as Iowa St. beats TCU 54-51
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Izaiah Brockington scored 20 points, Tyrese Hunter added 16 and Iowa State beat TCU 54-51 to snap a four-game skid. Iowa…
Continue ReadingJones scores 27, leads Grizzlies past Pelicans, 121-109
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sport Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tyus Jones scored a career-high 27 points to go with nine assists while filling in for All-Star…
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Walker, Buffs extend streaks toppling struggling Oregon St.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jabari Walker tied a career-high 24 points and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds and Colorado won its third straight,…
Continue ReadingDavis’ closing flurry sends No. 15 Wisconsin past Indiana
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Davis scored 30 points, including the final 13 for No. 15 Wisconsin, and the…
Continue Reading4 years after placing 4th, Noel wins Olympic gold in slalom
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — French skier Clement Noel put down a blistering second run to win the slalom at the Beijing…
Continue ReadingVescovi, Chandler lead No. 16 Vols over No. 4 Kentucky 76-63
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Chandler Kennedy added 17 points to lead No. 16…
Continue ReadingMiller scores in 9th round of SO, Rangers beat Bruins 2-1
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — K’Andre Miller scored the deciding goal in the ninth round of a shootout and the New York…
Continue ReadingHouse leads New Mexico to 75-66 win over No. 22 Wyoming
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jaelen House scored 34 points and New Mexico played stingy defense to beat No. 22 Wyoming 75-66. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added…
Continue ReadingLast-second 3-pointer carries Butler past DePaul
CHICAGO — Simas Lukosius hit a 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to give Butler the lead en route to a 73-71 win over DePaul. Simas Lukosius had…
Continue ReadingTowns scores 39, Wolves beat Hornets 126-120 in overtime
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 39 points and 15 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and 11…
Continue ReadingGiannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14…
Continue ReadingUmude leads No. 23 Arkansas over Missouri 76-57
By JOE WALLJASPER Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Stanley Umude scored 23 points to lead 23rd-ranked Arkansas to a 76-57 victory over…
Continue ReadingSkiing with soul, Hall, Goepper go 1-2 in Olympic slopestyle
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Freestyler skier Alex Hall led a 1-2 American finish in the men’s Olympic slopestyle…
Continue ReadingGillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Collin Gillespie had five 3-pointers and a career-high 33 points, including a key 3 with…
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