Jones scores 30, UNC Asheville downs South Carolina State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — The UNC Asheville Bulldogs defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 94-84 on Tuesday night led by Tajion Jones’ 30…
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Francis, Sasser lead No. 5 Houston past NC A&T 74-46
HOUSTON (AP) — Ja’Vier Francis had career highs of 17 points and 15 rebounds, Marcus Sasser scored 17 points, and No. 5 Houston rebounded from…
Continue Reading Boum scores 17, Xavier defeats Southern 79-59
CINCINNATI — Led by Souley Boum’s 17 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Southern Jaguars 79-59. The Musketeers are now 8-3 on the…
Continue Reading Free agent lefty Yarbrough signs 1-year contract with Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough has signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals after spending the past…
Continue Reading Bacot claims UNC record in 100-67 win over The Citadel
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot had 11 rebounds, reaching double digits for a program-record 62nd time, and scored 14 points as North…
Continue Reading Williams, Fountain double up to send LSU past NC Central
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — KJ Williams scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Derek Fountain also recorded a double-double and LSU beat North…
Continue Reading Rogers’ 20 points lead American past VMI 69-61
WASHINGTON — Led by Matt Rogers’ 20 points, the American Eagles defeated the VMI Keydets 69-61 on Tuesday night. The Eagles moved to 8-2 with…
Continue Reading N.C. State forces 20 turnovers in 92-73 win over Furman
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Terquavion Smith scored 24 points, Casey Morsell added 17 points and North Carolina State forced a season-high 20 turnovers in…
Continue Reading Africa’s World Cup: how a continent that usually underperforms finally got it right
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After the first round of games at the World Cup, an all too familiar script looked to be playing out for African football…
Continue Reading A’s reach deals with infielder/outfielders Díaz, Peterson
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Aledmys Díaz and Jace Peterson, who both can play the infield and outfield, reached agreements with the Oakland Athletics…
Continue Reading Seattle’s QB Smith worries he’s been too aggressive of late
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Coming off perhaps his worst performance of the season, Geno Smith decided he’s been a little…
Continue Reading Pitcher Ross Stripling, Giants reach $25M, 2-year contract
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent right-hander Ross Stripling and the San Francisco Giants have reached…
Continue Reading Purdy looking to heal up before 49ers visit Seattle
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy is trying to heal from injuries to his oblique and ribs and prepare for…
Continue Reading US sprinter Randolph Ross banned 3 years after fake email
MONACO (AP) — United States sprinter Randolph Ross has been banned for three years for whereabouts failures and faking an email to anti-doping…
Continue Reading McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss the rest of the season with his…
Continue Reading Argentina erupts in joy after team reaches World Cup final
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The streets of Argentina turned into a party Tuesday as the national team beat…
Continue Reading Remembering the Pirate: Reaction to death of Mike Leach
By The Associated Press TCU football coach Sonny Dykes is among the many mourning the death of Mike Leach. Leach died this week at the age of 61…
Continue Reading Red Sox closer Jansen arrives in Boston to cold reception
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Closer Kenley Jansen has arrived in Boston, where fans are still stewing over the loss of Xander…
Continue Reading Mississippi St faces tough decisions following Leach’s death
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — No. 24 Mississippi State will be playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois on Jan. 2 in Tampa, Florida. That is one…
Continue Reading Falcons release RB Williams after injury-shortened season
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released running back Damien Williams, the veteran who was slowed by an early season rib…
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