Year: 2022

HONOLULU (AP) — Steve Ashworth was perfect from long distance, making three of Utah State’s 11 3-pointers, and scored 12 points in a balanced attack that led the Aggies to an 82-73 win over Washington State in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic. Utah State was 11-17 behind the arc (65%) and 32-53

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his 41 points in the third quarter to help the Celtics beat the Bucks 139-118 in a matchup of the top two teams in the NBA. Jaylen Brown scored 13 of his 29 in the fourth. Giannis Antetokounmpo lost his temper

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson got back together Sunday, near the end of their first season apart following a decade together. Wagner and his Los Angeles Rams were the only ones who enjoyed the holiday reunion. Wagner first intercepted a pass by his longtime Seahawks

OMAHA, Neb. — The Creighton Bluejays defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 80-65 on Sunday night led by Trey Alexander’s 32 points. The Bluejays are now 8-6 with the win and the Blue Demons fell to 6-7.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The opening for a playoff spot has widened a bit more for the Green Bay Packers after they beat the Miami Dolphins. The Packers finish the regular season with home games against NFC North champion Minnesota and a 7-8 Detroit team that’s also in pursuit of the playoffs. By winning

HONOLULU — Led by Nelly Junior Joseph’s 20 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Pepperdine Waves 76-66 on Sunday night. The Gaels are now 9-4 on the season, while the Waves moved to 7-7.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Payne, who was an executive with two Major League Soccer teams and was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2021, has died. He was 69. U.S. Soccer, MLS and D.C. United, which won four MLS titles and two U.S. Open Cups during Payne’s tenure, put out statements

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had trailed from the opening bucket when the crowd erupted at the sight of retired star Dirk Nowitzki on the video boards late in the first half. Nowitzki’s old team joined the celebration soon enough on the day of his

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour. Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown, Green Bay’s defense had four takeaways and the Packers came from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Packers (7-8) have won their past three games after starting

HONOLULU — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 20 points, the Seattle U Redhawks defeated the George Washington Colonials 85-67 on Sunday. The Redhawks are now 9-4 with the win and the Colonials fell to 6-7.

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 35 points, James Harden had 29 points and 13 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers blew by the New York Knicks in the final quarter, extending their winning streak to eight games with a 119-112 victory. Georges Niang hit four 3-pointers in Philadelphia’s

By The Associated Press Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei says he’s transferring from Clemson to Oregon State. Uiagalelei entered the transfer portal two weeks ago after an up-and-down two seasons as Clemson’s starter. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Uiagalelei announced his decision in a tweet that said “Next stop … Corvallis” and included a picture