LeVert’s strong finish helps Cavs rally past Pacers 120-113
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points in his return to Indiana, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’…
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Behind China-South Korea skating row, a deeper cultural rift
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Chinese and South Korean short track ice skating fans are duking it out online over…
Continue ReadingNo. 25 Xavier snaps 2-game skid, beats No. 24 UConn 74-68
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Nunge had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 25 Xavier snapped a two-game losing streak…
Continue ReadingNewby scores 15 to lift Milwaukee past Wright St. 60-57
MILWAUKEE — Donovan Newby came off the bench to tally 15 points to lead Milwaukee to a 60-57 win over Wright State. Newby made two free throws with…
Continue ReadingAkuchie carries Youngstown St. over Detroit Mercy 82-69
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Michael Akuchie had a career-high 34 points as Youngstown State defeated Detroit Mercy 82-69. Dwayne Cohill had 16 points and…
Continue ReadingEmbiid’s 25 points, 19 boards lift 76ers past Thunder 100-87
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-87 win over…
Continue ReadingBell, Rozier lead Hornets to 141-119 win over Pistons
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 31 points and 12 assists, Terry Rozier added a triple-double and the Charlotte Hornets…
Continue ReadingNo. 8 UConn bounces back from loss with 84-60 rout of DePaul
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Dorka Juhasz scored 22 points and Christyn Williams added 20 as No. 8 UConn bounced back…
Continue ReadingCain scores 29 to lead Oakland past Robert Morris 71-68
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Jamal Cain scored 29 points as Oakland edged past Robert Morris 71-68. Trey Townsend had 18 points for Oakland. Brandon Stone…
Continue ReadingSponsor exemption Sahith Theegala leads WM Phoenix Open
By JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sahith Theegala made up for a messy finish Friday morning in the suspended first round…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl gives Chase chance to cap amazing rookie season
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase has turned in quite the debut season. He has rewritten Cincinnati…
Continue ReadingAaronson scores 2nd league goal of season for Salzburg
By The Associated Press American midfielder Brenden Aaronson scored his second league goal of the season, helping Red Bull Salzburg come from behind…
Continue ReadingBEIJING DIARY: A taste of Tibet with Chinese characteristics
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — People attending the Beijing Winter Olympics can’t visit Tibet because they’re in…
Continue ReadingNew Bears coach Eberflus finalizes staff, adds 3 assistants
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — New Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus has finalized his staff by hiring three more assistants. The Bears added former NFL…
Continue ReadingArizona State promotes Henderson to defensive coordinator
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has promoted defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson to defensive coordinator. Henderson has coached for more than…
Continue ReadingATP Dallas Open semifinals will feature 4 Americans
By LARY BUMP Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The semifinals of the inaugural ATP Dallas Open will feature four Americans. Seventh-seeded Marcos…
Continue ReadingRams’ Noteboom, Higbee placed on injured reserve
By The Associated Press Rams offensive tackle Joe Noteboom and tight end Tyler Higbee were placed on injured reserve. The move was expected for…
Continue ReadingBurrow’s ability, leadership can get Bengals 1st Super Bowl
By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals found unexpected success this season from multiple places. Joe…
Continue ReadingThe LA Rams’ cinematic saga will end with Super Bowl glory
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams raise the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, the moment might…
Continue ReadingFisk University launches first HBCU gymnastics program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fisk University is launching the first women’s gymnastics program at a historically Black college and university. The…
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