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By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi was pushed into the middle of a joyous post-match huddle as Argentina’s…

PHILADELPHIA — Led by Demetre Roberts’ 24 points, the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks 97-80 on…

By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The United States soccer team captivated the nation with its brief World Cup run. That…

By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Led by Khalif Battle’s 27 points, the Temple Owls defeated the VCU Rams 83-73 on Saturday. The Owls…

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Led by Ante Brzovic’s 16 points, the Charleston (SC) Cougars defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 79-57 on Saturday. The Cougars…

LEXINGTON, Va. — Led by Sean Conway’s 28 points, the VMI Keydets defeated the Navy Midshipmen 80-72 on Saturday.  Austin Inge led Navy with…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal was so delighted with the 3-1 victory over the United States…

OXFORD, Ohio — The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks 88-61 on Saturday led by Courvoisier McCauley’s 30 points. The…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meechie Johnson hit a long 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds to go and Georgetown missed two 3s in the closing seconds and South…

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Virginia Military Institute has hired Danny Rocco as its football coach. Rocco has a long history of coaching in Virginia. He…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Caleb Daniels scored 22 points and top freshman Cam Whitmore brought instant energy in his…

By PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luka Doncic had a game-high 30 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 28 points against his former…

GREENVILLE, S.C — Led by Mike Bothwell’s 16 points, the Furman Paladins defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 88-76 on Saturday. The…

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Jake Stephens had 26 points in Chattanooga’s 82-71 win over Gardner-Webb. Stephens added nine rebounds and five blocks…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball’s…

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won his second straight World Cup downhill race to start the season, despite feeling…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant has been fined $35,000 for getting angry at a referee and not leaving the court “in a timely…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference is already getting younger and…

By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh led the Buckeyes with 15 points and Bruce Thornton added 13 as No. 25 Ohio…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thriston Lawrence has put himself on course for victory in his home South African Open after a third-round 67. Lawrence…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The high drama of split-screen tension during simultaneous matches in the final set of World…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is skipping the Panthers’ bowl game. The announcement came shortly after Kancey was…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson may be a bit rusty when he plays his first game in nearly two years this weekend.…

IGLS, Austria (AP) — Madeleine Egle won a women’s luge World Cup race Saturday to lead a dominant season-opening Austrian showing on home ice.…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was unable to attend a news conference a day before his team’s World Cup game against England…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Uruguay’s agonizing elimination from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana is expected…

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press RAPA NUI, Chile (AP) — The causes are worthy, the course is daunting – almost 500 kilometers (about…

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at…

By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Adam Scott and Jiyai Shin lead the men’s and women’s Australian Opens after…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah’s Kyle Whittingham doesn’t care what conversation he’s involved in when it comes…

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 139-119 victory over…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Former Winnipeg forward Patrik Laine scored twice, Johnny Gaudreau had three assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Adam Flagler hit a pair of 3s as No. 6 Baylor scored the final eight points of the game to rally past No. 14 Gonzaga…

CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and four blocks…

By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Seiko scored 20 points, including six 3s, to lead No. 24 San Diego State over Division…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Davis and LeBron James tore apart the NBA’s top-rated defense and gave Los…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 28 points, Tyler Herro had 26 and the Miami Heat completed a split of two games in…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining…