No. 3 Houston overcomes slick floor, beats Saint Joe’s 81-55
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Freshman forward Jarace Walker scored 23 points, and No. 3 Houston routed Saint…
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No. 1 South Carolina eases past No. 17 Maryland 81-56
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 13 rebounds and Zia Cooke added 18 points to lift No. 1…
Continue ReadingBraves sign former Rays right-hander Anderson to 1-year deal
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed right-hander Nick Anderson to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract. Under terms of the deal…
Continue ReadingIndiana Fever win WNBA draft lottery, Minnesota to pick 2nd
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Indiana Fever earned the first pick in the WNBA draft for the first time in franchise history. The Fever…
Continue ReadingAir Force wins 75-71 against Delaware
By The Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Led by Jake Heidbreder’s 26 points, the Air Force Falcons defeated the Delaware…
Continue ReadingMiami Heat’s home arena will get new name after FTX collapse
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, after the team and Miami-Dade…
Continue ReadingFrustration over play time hastens Tillery’s Chargers’ exit
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Tillery was expected to be in his last season with the Los Angeles Chargers after the…
Continue ReadingAP source: Panthers CB Jackson has torn Achilles tendon
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers starting cornerback Donte Jackson will miss the remainder of the season…
Continue ReadingFormer Rangers executive Daniels named Rays senior adviser
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have hired long-time Texas Rangers executive Jon Daniels as a baseball operations senior adviser.…
Continue ReadingRefsnyder agrees to $1.2 million, 1-year deal with Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Outfielder Rob Refsnyder has a $1.2 million salary for his one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox that avoided salary arbitration.…
Continue ReadingBogey-free Alker retains lead at Schwab Cup Championship
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — PGA Tour Champions points leader Steven Alker shot his second straight bogey-free round at the…
Continue ReadingCanada ties Bahrain 2-2 in pre-World Cup exhibition
By The Associated Press An own goal off the leg of Ali Abdula Haram in the 81st minute gave Canada a 2-2 draw against Bahrain at Manama in its…
Continue ReadingBrazil tops US 94-79 in World Cup basketball qualifying
WASHINGTON (AP) — USA Basketball still has some work to do before clinching a berth in next year’s World Cup. Bruno Caboclo scored 24 points,…
Continue ReadingMartinez opts out of Padres contract, becomes free agent
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Nick Martinez opted out of his contract with the San Diego Padres and became a free agent after going 4-4 with a 3.47…
Continue ReadingBarkley well-rested and not taking Texans’ run D lightly
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is heading into Sunday’s game at MetLife…
Continue ReadingBroncos rule out 3 vs Titans, 3 questionable with illnesses
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos ruled out three players for their game at Tennessee on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingGladbach dumps Dortmund into Bundesliga break with 4-2 loss
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s trying week has ended with a final sting after Jonas Hofmann led Borussia…
Continue ReadingLyon draws with Nice 1-1 after Benzema shows off Ballon d’Or
LYON, France (AP) — Karim Benzema returned and Alexandre Lacazette’s late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Lyon against Nice to keep his team just…
Continue ReadingSouth American nations gather for joint 2030 World Cup bid
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Their government officials…
Continue ReadingYouth hockey doctor charged in multiple sex assault cases
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press A doctor who police say has spent two decades providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams in Michigan and…
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