AP National Sports

JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker each scored 25 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-105 win over…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice in the third period and the New York Rangers overcame a two-goal…

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Christyon Eugene, Duke Miles and Nelson Phillips each scored more than 20 points and Troy beat Southern-New Orleans 118-61.…

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Courtney Ramey and Kerr Kriisa scored 21 points apiece and No. 14 Arizona pulled away in the second half to beat 17th-ranked…

By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Flynn Cameron had 18 points in UC Riverside’s 70-65 victory over Wright State on Tuesday.…

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Grayson Carper had 13 points in CSU Fullerton’s 78-57 win over Westcliff on Tuesday. Carper also added seven…

EASTON, Pa. — Jordan Dingle scored 22 points and Pennsylvania defeated Lafayette 74-68 in overtime. Dingle made just 6 of 18 shots from the floor…

EL PASO, Texas — Tae Hardy scored 20 points as UTEP beat Alcorn State 73-61 in overtime. Hardy made 5 of 16 shots and 10 of 14 free throws for the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Andre Curbelo scored a career-high 23 points, Joel Soriano (19 points, 14 rebounds) and David Jones (18 and 13) had double-doubles…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 32 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 26 points and the…

By The Associated Press GREELEY, Colo. — Led by Jason Gallant’s 27 points, the Colorado Christian Cougars defeated the Northern Colorado…

By The Associated Press DALLAS — Jordan Brown scored 26 points, including four in the overtime, as the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns…

By The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Led by Japhet Medor’s 28 points, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 82-75…

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Led by B.J. Omot’s 18 points, the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks defeated the Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils 92-61 on…

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Nathaniel Pollard Jr. had 20 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore’s 70-59 win over Marist. Pollard had eight rebounds for the…

SAN ANTONIO — Led by Jonathan Cisse’s 24 points, the Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated the Our Lady of the Lake Saints 85-76 on Tuesday…

By The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Led by Josh Mitchell’s 14 points, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the William…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Devan Cambridge scored 16 points, DJ Horne added 15 and Arizona State cruised to an 80-49 victory over Grambling on Tuesday…

By The Associated Press ESTERO, Fla. — Led by Isaiah Thompson’s 27 points, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles defeated the Drexel Dragons 67-59.…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired power-hitting outfielder Hunter Renfroe in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for three…

By The Associated Press TOWSON, Md. — Led by Charles Thompson’s 18 points, the Towson Tigers defeated the Coppin State Eagles 83-67. The…

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Led by Kalil Thomas’ 21 points, the Morehead State Eagles defeated the Kentucky State Thorobreds 114-49 on Tuesday night. The…

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Even in the early stages of the season, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has her team focused on tournament…

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Chase Audige scored 20 points, Ty Berry added 19 and Northwestern beat Liberty 66-52 in the Cancun Challenge to remain…

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Ryan Nembhard drove the lane for an authoritative dunk in the closing minutes and scored a career-high 25 points for No. 10…

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — CJ Harris stepped in for injured star quarterback Kurtis Rourke and ran for three touchdowns and threw for a fourth to lead…

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 29 points and had 11 assists, Keyontae Johnson scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds…

By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Skyelar Potter’s 16 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Elon Phoenix…

By The Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Led by Matt Knowling’s 22 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Vermont Catamounts 73-44. The…

By The Associated Press EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Justin Johnson scored 26 points — 20 after halftime — and UT Rio Grande Valley beat Northern…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Pope put up 31 points as UCSD beat George Washington 75-70 on Tuesday night. Pope was 11 of 16 shooting, including 3 for 5…

NEW YORK — Tyler Burton scored 18 points to lead Richmond to a 61-49 victory over Temple at the Empire Classic. Burton had six rebounds for the…

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Steven Verplancken Jr. had 19 points and Weber State beat Abilene Christian 77-67 in the Vegas 4 on Tuesday night.…

By The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — Led by Kam Woods’ 19 points, the North Carolina A&T Aggies defeated the Saint Andrews (NC)…

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Cam Spencer added 19 points and Rutgers rolled to a 76-46…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols have won…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who came out as gay in 2015, has spoken out in an emotional video in response to the…

ITHACA, N.Y. — Nazir Williams and Guy Ragland Jr. scored 12 points apiece to help Cornell defeat Canisius 79-70. Williams also had 10 rebounds and…

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Modestas Kancleris finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds to power Cal State Bakersfield to a 73-63 victory over Texas…

By The Associated Press ESTERO, Fla. — Led by Shemarri Allen’s 22 points, the UMKC Kangaroos defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 63-61 on…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Martinez and the Padres finalized a $26 million, three-year contract for the pitcher to remain with San Diego. Martinez gets…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Freshman JJ Starling scored 14 of his 23 points in the second half, Nate Laszewski had 22 and Notre Dame pulled way in the…

By The Associated Press GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Island — Led by Kevin Cross’ 22 points, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the Rhode Island Rams…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer LSU moved up to fifth and Southern California was sixth Tuesday night in the College Football Playoff…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed kicker Cameron Dicker to the active roster on Tuesday and placed Dustin Hopkins on…