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By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Erik Johnson had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Philadelphia 7-5 to hand…

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — John Carlson tied the game late in the second period and then scored Washington’s…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored 17 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds Illinois scored 24 points at the free throw line to…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joel Embiid had a season-high 43 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and the Philadelphia…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in a shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators over the New…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Shea Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 13 assists, Luguentz Dort scored 28 points and the Oklahoma…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds and Caris LeVert added 19 points to…

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Ta’lon Cooper had 11 points and 12 assists to carry Morehead State to a 71-66 win over Presbyterian. Johni Broome added 17…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini says he may have been “too patient” in waiting for the struggling…

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Thomas had 12 points to lead five Georgia State players in double figures as the Panthers romped past Voorhees College 80-51.…

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Brody Peebles and Keegan McDowell scored 18 points apiece and Liberty rolled to a 96-60 victory over Delaware State. Peebles…

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 16 points as Mercer narrowly defeated Coastal Carolina 74-69. James Glisson III had 16 points for the Bears,…

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Nelly Cummings had a career-high 26 points as Colgate defeated Columbia 89-61. Jack Ferguson had 12 points for Colgate.…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Previously winless Texas Southern stunned No. 20 Florida 69-54 behind PJ Henry’s 16 points…

By EVAN GERIKE Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Nicole Cardaño-Hillary’s 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals lead…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Trevor Moore had 18 points off the bench to carry Morgan State to a 77-71 win over Millersville. James Sullivan led the Division…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls leading scorer DeMar DeRozan has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols,…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is celebrating his 27th birthday by returning to the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup after a two-game absence. The…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The New England Patriots will be minus their top tackler, safety Kyle Dugger, for their game at the Buffalo Bills. Dugger…

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PHOENIX (AP) — Sandy Brondello is out as the Phoenix Mercury’s coach after leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her eighth season. The Mercury…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Coach Brandon…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is drawing on past experiences in his new role as a co-owner of Rochester NY…

JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Saying he was “ready for this challenge,” 35-year-old Marcus Freeman was formally…

NEW YORK (AP) — Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk was suspended two games Monday for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto’s Rasmus Sandin in the third…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer A Dutch sex toy company’s attempt to reach fans of the wholesome sport of curling led some broadcasters to cancel…

MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao’s run without a win in the Spanish league has reached seven consecutive matches after a 0-0 draw at…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns’ playoff chances got some outside help during their bye week. Now, they have to…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has introduced Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach. He…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Demarai Gray smashed home a long-range strike in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Everton a 2-1 victory over…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida football coach Billy Napier has heard the expression countless times:…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of…

LONDON (AP) — One of the five non-league teams in the draw for the third round of the FA Cup has been handed one of the most exciting matches…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will have core muscle surgery Tuesday and will…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility that three of his injured Pro Bowl players from last…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end with Cleveland and member of the Browns’ 1964 NFL…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns could have some help at linebacker for their playoff push. Jacob Phillips, who suffered…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A section of Everton fans have left their seats after the 27th minute of the English Premier League match against Arsenal…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Proof the Tennessee Titans are healthier now than before their bye came in a…

ALEXANDRIA, Va, (AP) — Kenneth Moffett, the federal mediator during the 1981 baseball strike, has died at the age of 90. Moffett succeeded Marvin…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida football coach Billy Napier’s staff is starting to take shape. Napier hired four assistants who spent the…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Colorado State has hired Nevada head coach Jay Norvell to lead the Rams. Norvell is the first Black head football…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu says she will take a mental break from tennis and sit out the start of…

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec says he will return for his senior season rather than enter the NFL draft. Jurkovec threw…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty and coach Walt Hopkins have parted ways less than two years after he was hired. Hopkins led the team to the…