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Sahith Theegala crashes golf’s biggest party in last group

February 10, 2022 6:22 pm The Associated Press

By JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sahith Theegala crashed golf’s biggest party. Playing in the last group off the 10th…

Lofton Jr. lifts Louisiana Tech past Charlotte 82-77

February 10, 2022 6:20 pm The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kenneth Lofton Jr. had 18 points as Louisiana Tech narrowly beat Charlotte 82-77. Keaston Willis added 16 points for the…

Boston helps No. 1 South Carolina hold off Kentucky 59-50

February 10, 2022 6:19 pm The Associated Press

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 14 points and 15 rebounds, including a key free throw and board late…

An injured Brianna Decker is stretchered off against Finland.

Brianna Decker ready to support teammates before surgery

February 10, 2022 6:17 pm NBC Olympics

The U.S. assistant captain was in good spirits as she rolled into the media mixed zone by knee scooter on…

Celtics avoid luxury tax, keep core intact in trio of deals

February 10, 2022 6:11 pm The Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics had two goals ahead of the annual trade deadline: Get under the luxury tax threshold…

Walker scores 25 to lead UAB past Southern Miss 84-63

February 10, 2022 6:10 pm The Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jordan Walker had 25 points as UAB extended its home winning streak to seven games, rolling past Southern Miss 84-63. Tyler…

Florida International narrowly holds off Marshall 72-71

February 10, 2022 6:10 pm The Associated Press

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Florida International held off Marshall for a 72-71 win on Thursday night, snapping the Panthers’ eight-game road losing…

Lawrence lifts Middle Tennessee over Old Dominion 63-48

February 10, 2022 6:10 pm The Associated Press

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Eli Lawrence registered 18 points and seven rebounds as Middle Tennessee won its 11th consecutive home game, topping Old…

Ayumu Hirano lands first Olympic triple cork in the halfpipe

February 10, 2022 6:07 pm NBC Olympics

On his first run of the men’s snowboard halfpipe final, Japan’s Ayumu Hirano became the first rider to land a triple cork in an Olympic halfpipe…

Shaun White drops in on first run of last Olympic final

February 10, 2022 5:58 pm NBC Olympics

USA’s Shaun White hit a big frontside double cork 1440, had a sketchy landing on a cab double 1080, then recovered with a sky hook, a signature…

No. 19 Florida women beat Mississippi State 73-64

February 10, 2022 5:53 pm The Associated Press

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Zippy Broughton scored 20 points, Kiara Smith had 12 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and No. 19 Florida beat…

Rams head to Rose Bowl for Super Bowl practice session

February 10, 2022 5:51 pm The Associated Press

By The Associated Press With wind gusts forecast in the 30 mph range at the team headquarters in Thousand Oaks, the Rams opted to travel 52 miles to…

Burrell has 21, No. 13 Lady Vols dominate third, top Mizzou

February 10, 2022 5:48 pm The Associated Press

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Horston had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Alexus Dye had all 11 of her points in the pivotal third quarter and No. 13…

Blazers look forward after multiple trades shake up roster

February 10, 2022 5:44 pm The Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Portland interim general manager Joe Cronin spoke Thursday about a flurry of trades the Trail Blazers made ahead…

Clouden sparks Mich. State in 63-57 win over No. 4 Michigan

February 10, 2022 5:43 pm The Associated Press

By JAYNA BARDAHL Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nia Clouden spurred a third-quarter comeback, and Michigan State toppled rival No. 4…

Johnson’s 22 points helps No. 5 N.C. State over BC in OT

February 10, 2022 5:27 pm The Associated Press

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Diamond Johnson scored six of her 22 points in overtime to help No. 5 North Carolina State escape with…

Curlers (mostly) embrace the microphone at Winter Olympics

February 10, 2022 5:21 pm NBC Olympics

Curlers at the 2022 Winter Olympics must navigate the tricky pros and cons of wearing a microphone while they compete on the world’s biggest…

Westbeld sparks No. 18 Irish women past Miami 69-53

February 10, 2022 5:12 pm The Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Maddy Westbeld scored 21 points with a career-best four 3-pointers on her birthday, Maya Dodson had a double-double and No.…

No. 23 North Carolina women hold off Pittsburgh 64-54

February 10, 2022 5:09 pm The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 17 points, Alyssa Ustby had 10 points and 12 rebounds and No. 23 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 64-54.…

Louisville, SC, Stanford, NC State top teams in NCAA reveal

February 10, 2022 4:54 pm The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Louisville joined South Carolina, Stanford and North Carolina State as top seeds if the women’s NCAA…