AP source: Notre Dame set to promote Freeman to head coach
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Notre Dame is working on a deal to promote defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to head coach to replace…
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Abdur-Rahim’s 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and…
Continue ReadingWashington State beats Arizona State 51-29 to open Pac-12
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Williams scored 14 points and Washington State overcame an ugly first half to open…
Continue ReadingMostafa, Coastal Carolina upset South Carolina 80-56
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Essam Mostafa had 23 points and 13 rebounds and Coastal Carolina pulled away in the second half to upset South Carolina 80-56.…
Continue ReadingPrinceton women beat No. 22 FGCU behind Meyers’ late jumper
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Abby Meyers scored 18 points and her basket with 20 seconds left helped Princeton to a 58-55 road win against No. 22…
Continue ReadingDeJulius helps Cincinnati hold off 59-58 Miami (Ohio) 59-58
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — David DeJulius scored 12 points, hitting a jumper and a layup in the final 1:38, as Cincinnati held off Miami (Ohio) 59-58.…
Continue ReadingFreeman’s foul shots help Akron sink Marshall 88-86
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Capping off a back-and-forth final minute, Enrique Freeman made a pair of free throws with four seconds remaining to lead Akron…
Continue ReadingRhoden, Richmond carry No. 25 Pirates past Wagner 85-63
By MATT SUGAM Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Kadary Richmond added 10 points, leading No. 25…
Continue ReadingBoone lifts NC Central over South Carolina Upstate 67-65
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Eric Boone tossed in 20 points and hit a layup with 2 seconds remaining in the game to send North Carolina Central to a…
Continue ReadingHoward leads No. 16 Kentucky women past West Virginia 83-60
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 27 points, Dre’una Edwards had a double-double with six blocks and No. 16 Kentucky rolled over West…
Continue ReadingUC Davis women end No. 18 Oregon’s homecourt win streak
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sage Stobbart scored all 11 of her points in the second half and UC Davis ended No. 18 Oregon’s 44-game home winning streak…
Continue ReadingVikings need Smith to keep up strong return from COVID-19
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith has made a noticeable impact in his return to the Minnesota secondary…
Continue ReadingNo. 6 Villanova tops Penn 71-56 at Palestra for Big 5 win
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Collin Gillespie scored 26 points, Brandon Slater had 16 and No. 6 Villanova avoided a second…
Continue ReadingCubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers. Chicago…
Continue ReadingLawrence carries Middle Tennessee past UT Martin 73-61
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Eli Lawrence posted 19 points as Middle Tennessee got past UT Martin 73-61. Donovan Sims had 15 points for Middle…
Continue ReadingChargers’ James putting together dominating season
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James Jr. is accustomed to putting up great statistical seasons. He did that as a…
Continue ReadingNo. 11 Tennessee women use 18-5 3rd quarter to beat TTU
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alexus Dye had 20 points and nine rebounds, Tamari Key added 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and No. 11 Tennessee…
Continue ReadingPrice carries Western Carolina past Warren Wilson 102-47
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marvin Price had 17 points off the bench to lead Western Carolina to a 102-47 win over Warren Wilson. Jerry Daye led the…
Continue ReadingBáez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
By STEVE KORNACKI Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit Tigers. Báez celebrated…
Continue ReadingJalen Hurts says he’s ‘ready to go’ despite ankle injury
By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts had no energy Wednesday for any drama regarding his playing status for Sunday when…
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