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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Amadou Sow had 18 points as UC Santa Barbara defeated Idaho State 56-43. Tarik Cool led the Bengals on Wednesday with 11…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain is heading into the winter break after narrowly avoiding a…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping quicker starts on offense will take some of the pressure off…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Angels for Higher is giving people with Down syndrome opportunities to work as greeters at…

COLUMBUS, S.C. (AP) — Devin Carter and Chico Carter combined for 42 points and South Carolina scored a season high in defeating Army 105-75. Devin…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will play Tottenham in the League Cup semifinals and Arsenal will face Liverpool.…

HONOLULU — Darius McGhee had 22 points as Liberty narrowly defeated Northern Iowa 76-74 in the Diamond Head Classic. Noah Carter led the Panthers…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson did not practice for the Baltimore Ravens because of his sprained ankle. The Ravens practiced indoors…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots could have their two top contributors on offense back on the field for…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff position. The passing attack…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…

By ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle is back at practice with the Miami Dolphins after missing last…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Russell Gage is providing the Atlanta Falcons much-needed stability at wide receiver.…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Lock is preparing for his first — and maybe final — start of 2021 for…

By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dylan Disu scored 14 points and made three blocks and No. 16 Texas pulled away in the second…

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kevin Obanor had 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists as No. 25 Texas Tech dominated Eastern Washington 78-46. Adonis…

GAINSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Phlandrous Fleming Jr., had his best game at Florida with four 3-pointers and 20 points and the Gators rolled past Stony…

MADRID (AP) — Players from Spain’s top two divisions will undergo daily antigen tests for COVID-19 according to new health protocols established…

DELAND, Fla. — Rob Perry had 21 points as Stetson romped past Piedmont 97-53. Noah Reardon led the Lions on Wednesday with 23…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones says the neck injury that ended his season…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic…

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Phil Mickelson is headed back to Hawaii. Lefty has decided to play the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua for the…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Inter Milan ended the year with a 1-0 win over Torino to confirm its control of Serie A and intention…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Nicolas Timberlake had 24 points as Towson got past Navy 69-52. Jaylen Walker led the Midshipmen on Wednesday with 13…

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Kobe King scored 19 points as Valparaiso easily defeated William & Mary 88-66. Sheldon Edwards added 17 points for Valpo on…