Huntley, Ravens beat Falcons 17-9, secure playoff spot
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Huntley threw a first-half touchdown pass, and the Baltimore defense kept the Atlanta…
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Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — D’Onta Foreman ran for a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown, and the Carolina Panthers…
Continue Reading Former USC, Pitt QB Slovis says he’s transferring to BYU
Quarterback Kedon Slovis is transferring from Pittsburgh to BYU, he announced Saturday on social media. Slovis, who had transferred from USC to Pitt,…
Continue Reading Saints overcome deficit, bitter cold to beat Browns 17-10
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill each had touchdown runs and the New Orleans Saints went outside and…
Continue Reading Chiefs dump Seahawks 24-10, stay tied for AFC’s best record
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even as the Kansas City Chiefs squeaked out wins the past few weeks, coach Andy Reid…
Continue Reading Hurts out, Goedert in as Eagles visit NFC East rival Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quarterback Jalen Hurts is out with a sprained throwing shoulder, and tight end Dallas Goedert is active as Philadelphia…
Continue Reading Warriors’ Curry out 2 more weeks with left shoulder injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry will miss at least two more weeks for Golden State as he recovers from a partial…
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Mets concerned over Carlos Correa’s physical, same concerns that nixed Giants deal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update Dec. 24, 2022, at 11:33 a.m.- After a nightmare scenario unfolded with the San Francisco Giants and…
Continue Reading Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital…
Continue Reading Jaguars DL Smoot out for season with torn Achilles tendon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot is out for the remainder of the season after tearing the Achilles…
Continue Reading Hourlong delay to kickoff forced by cold no issue for Texans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Houston coach Lovie Smith took a nap. While the Tennessee Titans had little…
Continue Reading Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contract. Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season.…
Continue Reading Embiid, Harden help 76ers beat Clippers for homestand sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 44 points, James Harden had a career-high 21 assists in a triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame…
Continue Reading A record NBA outburst: 5 games of 43 or more on the same day
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other. For the first time in NBA history, five players scored…
Continue Reading Thomas Frank signs new deal to stay at Brentford until 2027
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank is looking to create “more magic moments” as head coach of Brentford after signing a new long-term contract that…
Continue Reading Canada hosts hockey world juniors in shadow of scandal
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The world junior hockey championship will be held in Canada the next two weeks. The event will be held amid fallout…
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NFL Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers to honor Franco Harris on bittersweet day for franchise
By Ben Church and Hanna Brewitt, CNN When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Saturday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport…
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Alex Ovechkin is now 2nd all-time in NHL career goals, trails only Wayne Gretzky’s record
By Jacob Lev, CNN A pair of goals from Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Friday secured yet another feat in his surefire Hall of Fame career,…
Continue Reading Hawaii tops WSU, advances to 1st Diamond Head Classic final
HONOLULU (AP) — Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a…
Continue Reading Andersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue Reading Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and…
Continue Reading Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gordon Hayward got the tiebreaking layup on a goaltending call against LeBron James with 6.3…
Continue Reading Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Amadio’s stay in the Vegas Golden Knights’ top line will end once Jack…
Continue Reading Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
By ABBIE PARR and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on…
Continue Reading Horvat scores twice in 3rd period, Canucks beat Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Bo Horvat had two goals and two assists and J.T. Miller scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the…
Continue Reading Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards beat Kings 125-111
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings…
Continue Reading Vejmelka sharp in Coyotes’ 2-1 shootout win over Kings
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka had a rough night his previous start, allowing five goals, including four in the third period. Arizona’s…
Continue Reading Lewis, Porter lead Pepperdine over George Washington 81-70
HONOLULU (AP) — Maxwell Lewis scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures, Jevon Porter posted a double-double and Pepperdine defeated…
Continue Reading Murphy scores 23, Pelicans beat Thunder in OT without Zion
By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 23 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the absence of leading…
Continue Reading Johnston’s late goal pushes Stars to 4-2 win over Canadiens
DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored Dallas’ third power-play goal with five minutes remaining and the Stars rallied past the Montreal Canadiens…
Continue Reading Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 120-107 win over Trail Blazers
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray returned to the lineup with 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, Nikola Jokic had…
Continue Reading Girard scores in OT to lead Avalanche over Predators 3-2
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Samuel Girard scored at 4:17 of overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory over…
Continue Reading Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 5-2, halt 8-game losing streak
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks ended an…
Continue Reading Siakam and Anunoby score 26, Raptors beat Cavs 118-107
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, and O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points as the Toronto…
Continue Reading Haliburton hits winning 3, scores 43 as Pacers beat Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds and finished with a career-high 43 points, helping the Indiana Pacers to a…
Continue Reading Young, Murray power Hawks past Pistons, 130-105
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 26 points and 13 assists, Dejounte Murray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Hawks…
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English cricketer Sam Curran becomes most expensive buy in Indian Premier League auction history
By Matt Foster and Heather Chen, CNN English cricketer Sam Curran has become the most expensive auction buy in the history of the Indian Premier…
Continue Reading Canes top Flyers, points streak at franchise-record 14 games
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesper Fast scored twice in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes set a franchise record…
Continue Reading Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106
HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points , including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the…
Continue Reading Hartman throws 3 TD passes, Wake Forest beats Missouri 27-17
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Hartman completed 23 of 36 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns in what was expected…
Continue Reading DeRozan’s jumper gives Bulls 118-117 victory over Knicks
By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — DeMar DeRozan’s jumper with less than a second to play gave the Chicago Bulls a 118-117…
Continue Reading Pastrnak and Ullmark lead Bruins past struggling Devils, 4-3
By PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — David Pastrnak scored two of Boston’s four second-period goals, and linemates David Krejci…
Continue Reading Ovechkin moves into 2nd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Jets
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career…
Continue Reading SMU edges Utah State 77-74 in Diamond Head Classic semis
HONOLULU (AP) — Zhuric Phelps scored 19 points and Zach Nutall hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute to send SMU to a 77-74 victory over Utah…
Continue Reading Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and…
Continue Reading No. 18 Indiana pulls away late, beats Kennesaw State 69-55
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tamar Bates scored 19 points, Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18 and No. 18 Indiana fended off Kennesaw State 69-55. The game…
Continue Reading Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored…
Continue Reading Iona earns 83-72 win over Seattle U
HONOLULU — Led by Nelly Junior Joseph’s 26 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Seattle U Redhawks 83-72 on Friday night. The Gaels improved…
Continue Reading Tune’s TD throw completes Houston’s rally past La-Lafayette
By ROY LANG III Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Clayton Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell for a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds…
Continue Reading Omoruyi’s double-double leads Rutgers past Bucknell 85-50
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, Caleb McConnell added 14 points and seven assists and Rutgers…
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