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By The Associated Press AKRON, Ohio — Led by Enrique Freeman’s 18 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Concord Mountain Lions 84-58. The Zips…

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — TJ Long scored 25 points to help Fairfield defeat Marist 73-54. Long added three steals for the Stags (6-7, 2-1 Metro Atlantic…

MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Adam Gajan made 28 saves and Slovakia beat Latvia 3-0 on Friday for its second victory in three Group B games in the…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — CJ Harris hit Tyler Foster on a 10-yard touchdown pass in overtime, lifting Ohio to a 30-27…

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Joey Hauser and A.J. Hoggard posted double-doubles and Michigan State welcomed Malik Hall back to the floor in an 89-68…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists in his 600th career game, and Colton Sissons…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Buchner accounted for five touchdowns to help offset two interceptions returned for…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel will miss Sunday’s game…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields looks like he’ll have a little more protection when the Chicago Bears visit the Detroit Lions…

By JOHN ERFORT Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Ben Sauls kicked five field goals, including a 47-yarder in the final seconds, and Pitt beat…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks coach Nate McMillan says he has no plans to retire in the middle of the season, brushing back…

HAMDEN, Conn. — Javian McCollum scored 25 points as Siena beat Quinnipiac 83-76. McCollum shot 9 for 15, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Joey Bosa is expected to be activated off injured reserve before the Los Angeles Chargers host the Los Angeles…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams said he is ready to play in the Cotton Bowl on…

Led by Latavian Lawrence’s 17 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Saint Andrews (North Carolina) Knights 111-58 on Friday…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Leicester defender Wout Faes had an evening to forget as Liverpool ended the year by closing the gap to the Premier…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Minutes after Taylor Rogers insisted that he and identical twin Tyler are way past their…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry is not too far removed from being a tough ticket and…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson’s receivers stood up for their embattled quarterback this…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Stephan D. Swenson’s 22 points, the Stetson Hatters defeated the Lipscomb Bisons 86-80 in overtime on Friday. The…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman experienced a setback in practice this…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored two late goals to lead Real Madrid to a tough 2-0 win at 10-man…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Leicester defender Wout Faes scored two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory on Friday which moved the…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Quarterback Tanner Mordecai has announced on social media that he’s transferring from SMU to Wisconsin. Mordecai tweeted the…

LONDON (AP) — West Ham slumped to a fifth straight Premier League loss and was booed off the field by the home crowd following a 2-0 defeat to…

LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in a deal that is a landmark moment for Middle…

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Corey Washington and Isiah Dasher scored 12 points each to help Saint Peter’s defeat Manhattan 67-57 on Friday. The Peacocks…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is expected to return to action Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings…

BOSTON — Led by Tyler Nelson’s 25 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Boston University Terriers 75-58 on Friday. The Midshipmen are now…

By NATACHA PISARENKO and VÍCTOR R. CAIVANO Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s victory in the soccer World Cup…

By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert became an unexpected hero when a helicopter…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford men’s basketball coach Jay McAuley has resigned less than four weeks after taking a leave of absence. The…

By ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nigel Pack scored 21 points in his home state to lead No. 14 Miami over Notre Dame…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three…

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 22 points, Shyanne Sellers added 19 points with nine rebounds and No. 16 Maryland scored 30 points…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Hardee gently brushed the snow from his mother’s gravestone enough…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona will use its fourth starting quarterback in four games after David Blough was named the starter Friday for the…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett says his failure to communicate with the team led to coach…

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian club Royal Antwerp says former Barcelona and Arsenal winger Marc Overmars is recovering from a mild stroke. The 49-year-old…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jamarius Burton scored a career-high 31 points, Blake Hinson had seven points in the final…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There was plenty of speculation about Michael Pratt’s future and whether the Tulane…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge has always stood out. With the imposing size and muscular frame of an NFL tight…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971. Pelé…