Matthews, Tavares score twice in Leafs’ 5-2 win over Bruins
TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews and John Tavares had two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their fifth straight victory by defeating the…
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Troy builds big lead, holds off South Alabama comeback
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Jamontez Woods scored two touchdowns, KJ Robertson returned an interception for a score, and Troy defeated South Alabama 31-24.…
Continue ReadingColumbus scores three in 3rd period to beat Colorado 4-2
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets stretched their winning streak to three games on Saturday night,…
Continue ReadingBrassard, Couturier score to lead Flyers past Capitals 2-1
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Derick Brassard and Sean Couturier scored in the second period, Martin Jones stopped 31 shots…
Continue ReadingSeider scores in OT as Red Wings beat Sabres 4-3
By JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press BUFFALO, NY (AP) — Moritz Seider scored 3:45 into overtime, Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and two assists, and…
Continue ReadingNC Central overcomes early hole to overcome Norfolk St.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Totten’s 5-yard scoring run and Davius Richard’s pass to Daeshawn Stephens for the two-point conversion in double…
Continue ReadingCharlotte stages late comeback, downs Rice 31-24 in OT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Reynolds and Elijah Spencer connected late in regulation to tie it and again in overtime for the win and Charlotte…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 Coastal Carolina remains in hunt for Sun Belt title
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Backup quarterback Bryce Carpenter threw for 85 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score to help No. 21 Coastal…
Continue ReadingLeary tosses four TDs as NC State defeats Florida St.
BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Devin Leary threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns as North Carolina State jumped ahead of…
Continue ReadingHarrison, Ali spark Marshall to 28-13 victory over FAU
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Jayden Harrison returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a score and freshman Rasheen Ali ran for two third-quarter…
Continue ReadingStanton, defensive TDs help Samford top The Citadel 35-14
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jay Stanton ran for a season-high 134 yards with a touchdown, Samford’s defense and special teams added scores, and the…
Continue ReadingMinor league prospects brawl in Arizona Fall League
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A fight broke out in the ninth inning of an Arizona Fall League game between Peoria…
Continue ReadingNorthwestern State wins comeback 28-24 over Houston Baptist
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Isaac Javonis recovered a fumble in the end zone for a game-winning score with 36 seconds left and Northwestern State…
Continue ReadingSelf leads Stephen F. Austin past Eastern Kentucky, 31-17
NACAGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Trae Self threw three touchdown passes to Xavier Gipson and Miles Reed ran for 132 yards and a score as Stephen F. Austin…
Continue ReadingJokic’s block preserves Nuggets’ 95-94 win over Rockets
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic blocked Jae’Sean Tate’s drive to the basket as time ran out and the short-handed…
Continue ReadingKnicks Go wins Breeders’ Cup Classic; Dubai, Japan win big
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Knicks Go set the early pace and kicked away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $6 million…
Continue ReadingBauer, Arenado, Blackmon, Profar keep deals, don’t go free
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and…
Continue ReadingPanthers match record, deny Hurricanes one in 5-2 victory
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have matched the best 11-game start in NHL history. And they got there…
Continue ReadingUC Davis stays near top of Big Sky with 40-24 win at NAU
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Miles Hastings passed for 279 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Isaiah Gomez kicked four field goals and UC Davis defeated…
Continue ReadingSmith, Central Arkansas pummel NAIA’s Texas Wesleyan 63-3
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Breylin Smith passed for 410 yards and five touchdowns _ including two to Tyler Hudson that covered 118 yards _ and Central…
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