AP-National-Sports

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesper Fast scored twice in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes set a franchise record…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 44 points, James Harden had a career-high 21 assists in a triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career…

HONOLULU (AP) — Zhuric Phelps scored 19 points and Zach Nutall hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute to send SMU to a 77-74 victory over Utah…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tamar Bates scored 19 points, Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18 and No. 18 Indiana fended off Kennesaw State 69-55. The game…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored…

By ROY LANG III Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Clayton Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell for a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds…

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, Caleb McConnell added 14 points and seven assists and Rutgers…

FAIRFAX, Va. — Led by Victor Bailey Jr.’s 17 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Coppin State Eagles 91-53 on Friday night. The…

By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A judge has ordered Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal…

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The woman who called police to report a family violence assault by Texas basketball coach…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for next year’s highly anticipated…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have waived linebacker Josh Bynes and signed defensive tackle Isaiah Mack to the 53-man roster.…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette forward Zach Wrightsil says he will have season-ending surgery. Wrightsil disclosed his plans on social media. The…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and NFLPA have determined spotters assigned to watch players for concussions were aware New England wide receiver DeVante…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones hit her initial six shots and scored 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting to go…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired one of the top prospects in baseball, adding catcher Gabriel…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Two…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder Michael Conforto has agreed to a $36 million, two-year contract with the San…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts haven’t changed the game plan. They’re still trying to run first.…

By The Associated Press Middle Tennessee State takes on San Diego State in Saturday’s Hawaii Bowl. Middle Tennessee is seeking its first…