Officials worry China’s men’s hockey team not Olympics ready
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Concerns are growing that China’s men’s hockey team could get embarrassed on home ice in Beijing at the…
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2 athletes COVID-19 positive in Beijing Games warmup events
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing Olympic officials say two foreign athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in ongoing test events for February’s Winter…
Continue ReadingNorthern Colorado holds off late Hawaii comeback bid, 81-78
HONOLULU (AP) — Matt Johnson II hit a pair of free throws with four seconds left to allow Northern Colorado to hold off a furious Hawaii comeback…
Continue ReadingCotter, Rondbjerg net 1st NHL goals as Vegas tops Wild 3-2
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jonas Rondbjerg each scored his first NHL goal and the Vegas Golden Knights…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco shoots 61% in 92-76 win over Prairie View A&M
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jamaree Bouyea scored 24 points shooting 9 for 14 and San Francisco beat Prairie View A&M 92-76 on Thursday night. The…
Continue ReadingTitans look to beat another 2020 playoff team, New Orleans
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Your best player gets sidelined for a lengthy period, perhaps the rest of the season, and yet you prosper.…
Continue ReadingWashington holds off Northern Arizona from the line, 73-62
SEATTLE (AP) — Emmitt Matthews Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Washington held off Northern Arizona from the free throw line to…
Continue ReadingClippers rally to beat Heat 112-109, win 6th in a row
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Reggie Jackson added all of his 22 points in the second half and…
Continue ReadingMeadows’ triple-double carries Portland past DIII Willamette
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Mike Meadows recorded the first triple-double in Portland history and the Pilots beat Division III Willamette 122-78. Meadows…
Continue ReadingAn unhappy homecoming this time for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — This time, Lamar Jackson’s homecoming was anything but perfect. And a Baltimore team…
Continue ReadingTerry extends NHL-leading streak, Ducks beat Kraken 7-4
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Troy Terry extended his NHL-leading scoring streak to 13 games with two goals and an assist, and…
Continue ReadingAvdalovic scores 17 to carry Pacific over Hawaii-Hilo 85-74
HONOLULU (AP) — Luke Avdalovic had 17 points and eight rebounds as Pacific got past Hawaii-Hilo 85-74. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led the Vulcans on with…
Continue ReadingSmith’s basket sends San Jose St. past Cal St. Fullerton
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Trey Smith’s fadeaway jumper from 13 feet at the buzzer gave San Jose State a 78-76 season-opening win against Cal State…
Continue ReadingMoreno leads E. Kentucky over Ohio Valley 103-74
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Michael Moreno had 22 points as Eastern Kentucky rolled past NAIA-level Ohio Valley 103-74. Russhard Cruickshank had 14 points…
Continue ReadingMeeks, Charleston humble S.C. State in 106-74 win
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — John Meeks scored 19 points and Brenden Tucker scored 17 off the bench on 6-for-8 shooting and Charleston beat South…
Continue ReadingBreed’s 15 points help send Providence past Sacred Heart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alyn Breed scored 15 points off the bench and Nate Watson scored 14 with 10 rebounds and Providence used the second half to…
Continue ReadingA stunner: Miami wins 2nd straight, tops Ravens 22-10
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Xavien Howard forced a fumble and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown, Tua Tagovailoa…
Continue ReadingJazz suffer first home loss, fall 111-100 to Pacers
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Indiana…
Continue ReadingNichushkin scores, MacKinnon-less Avs rout Canucks 7-1
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored in his return from injury, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists and…
Continue ReadingPickett, No. 25 Pitt escape Howell, UNC 30-23 in OT
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett hit Lucas Krull for an 11-yard touchdown pass in overtime as No. 25 Pittsburgh held…
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