Butler scores season-high 37, Heat beat Rockets 120-110
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 37 points and the short-handed Miami Heat built a big lead…
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Porzingis scores 24 to help Mavericks beat Kings 112-96
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Dallas…
Continue ReadingRun Tide! No. 1 Bama over non-P5 Cincy 27-6 in CFP semi
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top-ranked Alabama is headed to another national championship game. Brian Robinson ran…
Continue ReadingRidder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Desmond Ridder and the breakthrough Cincinnati Bearcats have stalled on the big stage…
Continue ReadingFairleigh Dickinson beats St. Francis (Pa) 70-62
LORETTO, Pa. — Brandon Rush had 22 points as Fairleigh Dickinson ended its season-opening 10-game losing streak, beating St. Francis (Pa.) 70-62.…
Continue ReadingPelicans’ Valanciunas enters COVID-19 protocols
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Pelicans coach Willie Green says center Jonas Valanciunas has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. Valanciunas’ status…
Continue ReadingDebut host Wild eager for fittingly frigid Winter Classic
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are preparing to play in the NHL’s Winter Classic for the first time.…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia QB Jarret Doege plans to transfer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege said Friday that he plans to transfer. Doege announced his decision on Twitter. A…
Continue ReadingKiss scores 33 to lift Bryant past Sacred Heart 85-82
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Peter Kiss had 33 points as Bryant narrowly defeated Sacred Heart 85-82. Aaron Clarke led the Pioneers on Friday with 21…
Continue ReadingMichigan DB Dax Hill starts Orange Bowl against Georgia
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michigan defensive back Dax Hill started Saturday against No. 3 Georgia in…
Continue ReadingCentral Connecticut defeats St. Francis 67-55
NEW YORK — Andre Snoddy had 14 points and nine rebounds as Central Connecticut beat St. Francis (N.Y.) 67-55. Tedrick Wilcox Jr. led the Terriers…
Continue ReadingBlanton lifts Eastern Kentucky over Alice Lloyd 106-52
RICHMOND, Ky. — Devontae Blanton had 29 points plus 13 rebounds as Eastern Kentucky easily defeated Alice Lloyd College 106-52. Noah Young led the…
Continue ReadingGaroppolo listed as doubtful for 49ers with injured thumb
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is listed as doubtful this week…
Continue ReadingJourney of Jets’ Neasman filled with adversity, inspiration
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sharrod Neasman refused to give in to the doubts that crept into his head, the flashes…
Continue ReadingBrossoit, Golden Knights top Ducks 3-1 in Pacific battle
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Laurent Brossoit stopped 15 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on…
Continue ReadingDeMar DeRozan hits 3 at buzzer, Bulls beat Pacers 108-106
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — DeMar DeRozan made a 28-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106…
Continue ReadingEmma Raducanu honored by queen in annual New Year’s list
LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch’s annual New Year’s list following…
Continue ReadingBrowns gearing up for one last shot at dropping Big Ben
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are getting one last shot at Ben Roethlisberger. They’ve missed most of their…
Continue ReadingLamar Jackson misses practice again, questionable for Sunday
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore star Lamar Jackson missed practice again because of his injured ankle, and the Ravens listed him as questionable…
Continue ReadingCentral Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for 130 yards and a touchdown, leading late replacement Central Michigan to a 24-21 victory over…
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