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BYU stymies Sanders, Hunter in 36-14 victory over Colorado in Alamo Bowl

December 28, 2024 11:45 PM Bea Martinez, Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — L.J. Martin rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Jake Retzlaff passed for 151 yards, and No. 17 BYU…

El Paso’s Aaron Jones helps Vikings to 34-7 win over Houston

September 23, 2024 12:09 AM Bea Martinez, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KVIA) — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin…

Las Vegas is gearing up for Super Bowl 58, what to expect

February 2, 2024 6:22 PM Gabby Hernandez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The defending Super Bowl champs, Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are heading to Vegas Sunday, a week ahead of…

Tristen Newton scores 22 and No.1 Uconn routs Xavier 99-56 for its eighth straight win

January 28, 2024 4:31 PM Bea Martinez, Associated Press

HARTFORD, Connecticut (KVIA)– The return of 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan to UConn’s lineup was expected to help the Huskies near the basket. However,…

Aaron Jones helps secure a wild-card spot for the Packers in 17-9 win over the Bears

January 7, 2024 10:52 PM Rachel Phillips, Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) — Jordan Love accomplished something in his first season as a starting quarterback that his four-time MVP predecessor…

Track star, convicted killer, now parolee. A timeline of Oscar Pistorius’s life

January 5, 2024 5:42 AM Associated Press

By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A list of the major moments in the life of Oscar Pistorius, the South African…

Aaron Jones leaves game with knee injury in Packers 23-20 win over Chargers

November 19, 2023 8:13 PM Rachel Phillips

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) — With Green Bay down to one healthy running back, Jordan Love realized the Packers’ hopes likely rested on his right…

El Pasoan Kayla Thornton scores six points in New York’s 87-73 game 3 win over Las Vegas

October 15, 2023 7:22 PM Rachel Phillips, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wouldn’t let the season end just yet. She scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to…

Aaron Jones scores two touchdowns in the Packers 38-20 win over the Bears

September 10, 2023 7:44 PM Rachel Phillips

CHICAGO (AP – Andrew Seligman) — Jordan Love looked like he might be ready to follow in the footsteps of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, throwing for…

Jeremiah Cooper’s early pick-six sets the defensive tone in Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa

September 2, 2023 6:04 PM Rachel Phillips, Associated Press

AMES, Iowa (ANDREW LOGUE, AP) — Jeremiah Cooper’s two first-half interceptions set the tone for Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa on…

Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive; Jones scores TD reception

December 19, 2022 10:43 PM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – A.J. Dillon ran for two scores, Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers kept their…

FIFA reduces penalty on Mexico for anti-gay chants at games

August 25, 2021 5:09 PM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican soccer officials say the world soccer body has agreed to reduce Mexico’s punishment for anti-gay chants heard during…

Still building home-field advantage, US stumbles on road

October 11, 2021 11:16 AM Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) — A 1-0 loss to Panama again highlighted the United States’ disadvantage on the road…

Becky Hammon thriving in 1st season as WNBA coach of Aces

July 15, 2022 6:55 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Becky Hammon knew it was time to leave the NBA last winter after being an assistant…

Thomas rallies Ball State over Bowling Green 81-80

January 1, 2022 7:29 PM Associated Press

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Miryne Thomas made two baskets in the final 24 seconds and Ball State opened Mid-American Conference play with an 81-80 victory…

Wong scores 25 to help carry Miami past Wake Forest

January 1, 2022 7:28 PM Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 25 points and Charlie Moore scored 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting and streaking Miami won its seventh…

Cook scores 20 and Tulane holds off Cincinnati in 68-60

January 1, 2022 7:26 PM Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jalen Cook scored 20 points and Tulane beat Cincinnati 68-60 in the Bearcats’ American Athletic Conference season opener. The…

4-time Olympian Hilary Knight headlines US team for Beijing

January 1, 2022 7:24 PM Associated Press

By DAVE CAMPBELL and JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four-time Olympian Hilary Knight is one of 15 players with prior Winter Games…

Billy Turner, trainer of Triple Crown winner, dies at 81

January 1, 2022 7:17 PM Associated Press

REDDICK, Fla. (AP) — The Triple Crown-winning trainer of Seattle Slew has died. Billy Turner died at his home in Florida, where he had been in…

No. 7 Ohio State beats No. 10 Utah 48-45 in wild Rose Bowl

January 1, 2022 7:16 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Stroud capped his record-setting offensive day by leading a 56-yard drive ending in…

Giannis’ triple-double leads Milwaukee to 6th straight win

January 1, 2022 7:15 PM Associated Press

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of…

US over Canada easily, Russia beats France at ATP Cup

January 1, 2022 7:02 PM Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — The United States beat Canada and defending champion Russia defeated France at the ATP Cup. The Americans took a much easier route.…

Baffert goes 1-2 in Sham Stakes with Ky Derby prospects

January 1, 2022 7:00 PM Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Newgrange won the $100,000 Sham Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths ahead of stablemate Rockefeller at…

Virginia’s balanced attack sends Cavs past Syracuse

January 1, 2022 6:37 PM Associated Press

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Kihei Clark and Armaan Franklin scored 17 points apiece and Kadin Shedrick had a double-double and Virginia beat Syracuse…

Rice leads New Mexico State over Chicago State 78-61

January 1, 2022 6:31 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jabari Rice had 15 points and nine rebounds as New Mexico State won its seventh straight game, defeating Chicago State…

Reed leads Southeast Missouri State over Austin Peay 98-79

January 1, 2022 6:10 PM Associated Press

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Eric Reed Jr. had a career-high 34 points as Southeast Missouri defeated Austin Peay 98-79 in Ohio Valley Conference…

Perry leads North Texas over Rice 75-43 in C-USA opener

January 1, 2022 6:01 PM Associated Press

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Tylor Perry had 18 points and North Texas rolled past Rice 75-43 in a Conference USA opener. Mardrez McBride had 17 points for…

Russian, Czech junior hockey teams removed from plane

January 1, 2022 5:50 PM Associated Press

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Members of the Russian and Czech Republic world junior hockey teams were removed from a New Year’s Eve flight from…

Rutgers starts fast, rolls past Central Connecticut 79-48

January 1, 2022 5:22 PM Associated Press

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Rutgers built a 45-point lead early in the second half en route to a…

Omier carries Arkansas St. past Georgia Southern 74-56

January 1, 2022 5:20 PM Associated Press

JONESBORO, Ark. — Norchad Omier scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Arkansas State beat Georgia Southern 74-56. Marquis Eaton and Desi…