Giddey, Randle post triple-doubles; Thunder top Knicks in OT
By ADRY TORRES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Giddey had a triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City…
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Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When John Madden died in December, his widow Virginia knew exactly where she wanted to honor her late husband’s life. The…
Continue ReadingPurdue Fort Wayne needs 3 OTs to top Cleveland State, 102-98
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey scored five points in the final two minutes of the third overtime period to lift Purdue Fort Wayne to a…
Continue ReadingDeRozan scores 40 as Bulls rally past Spurs 120-109
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 19 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls beat the San…
Continue ReadingMillman outlasts Cressy in 3 sets at Delray Beach tennis
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Australia’s John Millman pulled off the first upset of the Delray Beach Open on Monday, needing nearly three hours and…
Continue ReadingWafer-thin margin leads to Olympic silver for Eileen Gu
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Eileen Gu earned a silver medal with her final run in the Olympic women’s ski…
Continue ReadingMonroe scores 21 to lift NC Central past Coppin State 77-74
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kris Monroe had a career-high 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help North Carolina Central hold off Coppin State 77-74. Monroe…
Continue ReadingTate Jr. leads Norfolk St. over Delaware St. 69-66
DOVER, Del. — Dana Tate Jr. had 20 points as Norfolk State narrowly defeated Delaware State 69-66. John Stansbury led the Hornets on Monday night…
Continue ReadingFoster scores 22 to lead Howard past UMES 77-71
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Kyle Foster had 22 points as Howard got past Maryland Eastern Shore 77-71. Kevon Voyles led the Hawks with 14…
Continue ReadingHammon, Taylor, Bruno headline Women’s Hall of Fame class
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Becky Hammon, Penny Taylor and Doug Bruno are headlining the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022.…
Continue ReadingCruz scores 25 to lift Fairfield past Canisius 80-76 in OT
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Jesus Cruz had a career-high 25 points as Fairfield edged past Canisius 80-76 in overtime. Malek Green led the Golden Griffins…
Continue ReadingCurry leads new-look Nets in 109-85 rout of Kings
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Curry scored 23 points in his first game with the Nets to lead Brooklyn to a 109-85 win…
Continue ReadingChina crafts a carefully curated slate of Olympic spectators
By SAM McNEIL Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Skiing, skating and other competitions take place before a global TV audience, but few see them in…
Continue ReadingNowell rallies Kansas State to 78-73 win over West Virginia
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, Mark Smith notched his seventh double-double and Kansas State…
Continue ReadingAluma takes over late, Virginia Tech beats Virginia, 62-53
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma scored 24 points and knocked down a pair of clutch shots down the stretch to allow Virginia Tech to hold off…
Continue ReadingWilson, Lynch lift Lehigh past Bucknell 86-77
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Marques Wilson and Nic Lynch scored 19 points apiece as Lehigh defeated Bucknell 86-77. Keith Higgins Jr added 17 points for the…
Continue ReadingHartford ends Vermont’s 14-game win streak, 75-74 in OT
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Austin Williams had a career-high 34 points, Moses Flowers added 18 points and made a go-ahead layup with 4 seconds…
Continue ReadingValieva skates into first place after Olympic short program
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the…
Continue ReadingNelson sparks Delaware to 81-60 romp over James Madison
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Jameer Nelson Jr. had a career-high 30 points as Delaware romped past James Madison 81-60. Jyare Davis had 14 points and 14…
Continue ReadingLoyer lifts Davidson over Duquesne 72-61
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Foster Loyer had 24 points as Davidson topped Duquesne 72-61. Hyunjung Lee added 20 points for the Wildcats. Amir Spears led the…
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