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By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Freshman guard Derek Simpson scored 10 straight points in a game-deciding run and Rutgers…

CHENEY, Wash. — Steele Venters’ 33 points led Eastern Washington over North Dakota State 78-70. Venters added three steals for the Eagles. Cedric…

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Coppin State Eagles defeated the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds 74-71 on Saturday night led by Sam Sessoms’…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski scored 27 points as Santa Clara beat Sacramento State 72-65 on Saturday night. Podziemski also…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chucky Hepburn scored 19 points shooting 7 for 10, Tyler Wahl added 15 points and Wisconsin beat Marquette 80-77 in overtime. Matt…

PORTLAND, Ore. — Led by 24 points apiece by Jorell Saterfield and Cameron Parker, the Portland State Vikings defeated the Air Force Falcons 68-64…

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Josh Mack hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, Andrew Sims scored 22 points, and Stonehill beat Binghamton 69-66. After…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Liam Robbins scored 14 points, Tyrin Lawrence added 13 with two key buckets, and Vanderbilt held off Wofford 65-62.…

ST. LOUIS — Led by Javon Pickett’s 23 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 85-72 on Saturday night. The…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Nicolas Pavrette’s 25 points helped Central Michigan defeat Alma 89-50. Pavrette also had six rebounds for the Chippewas…

By The Associated Press EMMITSBURG, Md. — Led by Dwight Murray Jr.’s 19 points, the Rider Broncs defeated the Mount St. Mary’s…

Javan Johnson scored 27 points, including 10 in the overtime, as the DePaul Blue Demons knocked off the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 78-72 on Saturday.…

By The Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) — Le’Tre Darthard had 25 points in Utah Valley’s 88-78 win over Long Beach State on Saturday…

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Sean Durugordon’s 24 points, the Austin Peay Governors defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 77-61 on Saturday…

DURHAM, N.C. — Led by Ja’Darius Harris’ 18 points, the North Carolina Central Eagles defeated the Saint Andrews (NC) Knights 127-40 on…

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Germany’s Francesco Friedrich continued the perfect start to his bobsled season Saturday, winning a four-man race for his…

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has easily retained his WBC heavyweight belt by stopping Derek Chisora again in London thanks to his overwhelming…

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius Wilson threw three touchdown passes and  William & Mary turned turnovers into three consecutive touchdowns in…

By The Associated Press EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Led by Ray’Sean Taylor’s 21 points, the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars defeated the Troy Trojans…

TULSA, Okla. — Led by Max Abmas’ 28 points, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 77-66 on Saturday. Bryant…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Catcher Luke Maile has a $1,175,000 salary as part of a one-year contract with his hometown Cincinnati Reds. He would earn a…

PITTSBURGH — Led by Jimmy Clark III’s 16 points, the Duquesne Dukes defeated the Ball State Cardinals 78-77 on Saturday. The Dukes are now…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Jacob deGrom’s $185 million, five-year contract with the Texas Rangers includes a pair of conditional options,…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout, helping the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4…

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Leon Ayers III had 22 points in Bowling Green’s 86-76 win over Morgan State. Ayers had three steals for the Falcons. Samari…

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bulls defeated the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies 83-66 on Saturday led by Curtis Jones’ 32 points. The Bulls are now…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets have activated offensive tackle George Fant from the injured reserve list in time for…

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Camryn Weston scored 12 points as Middle Tennessee beat Maryville (TN) 69-46. Weston also added eight rebounds, five assists,…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Australia defender Harry Souttar overcame a World Cup-threatening knee injury and ended up…

GRAMBLING, La. — Led by Shawndarius Cowart’s 18 points, the Grambling Tigers defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 72-39 on Saturday. The…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso each had double-doubles and No. 1 South Carolina…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Led by Zach Austin’s 25 points, the High Point Panthers defeated the North Florida Ospreys 93-88 on Saturday. The Panthers…

FAIRFAX, Va — Led by De’Von Cooper’s 19 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Toledo Rockets 80-73 on Saturday. The Patriots…

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Sluka accounted for three touchdowns, Peter Oliver ran for 175 yards and scored twice, and No. 8-seed Holy Cross…

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…