MacKinnon sidelined about a month with upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) — The injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche will be without leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon for about a month after he suffered an…
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Husso makes 44 saves, helps Red Wings beat Lightning 4-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ville Husso made 28 of his 44 saves in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the…
Continue Reading L.A. Kings trounce Ottawa Senators 5-2
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, and the L.A. Kings took a decisive 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Matt Roy,…
Continue Reading No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer…
Continue Reading Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Ja’Vier Francis scored 14 points, star Marcus Sasser had 12 points in the first eight…
Continue Reading Pistons run away in 2nd half, embarrass Heat 116-96
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 31 points, Alec Burks added 18 and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the…
Continue Reading AP source: Phillies, RHP Taijuan Walker agree to 4-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The active Philadelphia Phillies have added Taijuan Walker to their rotation, agreeing to a $72…
Continue Reading Mitchell’s 43 lead Cavs to 116-102 win over LeBron, Lakers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 43 points and Jarrett Allen returned from injury to add 24,…
Continue Reading Smith, Joiner lead N.C. State past Coppin State
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Terquavion Smith scored 33 points, Jarkel Joiner added 29 and North Carolina State beat Coppin State 94-72 in a game in which…
Continue Reading No. 9 Arkansas takes control late, tops UNC Greensboro 65-58
By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Standout freshman Nick Smith Jr. scored 22 points to help No. 9 Arkansas overcome a…
Continue Reading No. 25 Villanova women beat American University 83-42
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddy Siegrist had 24 points and seven rebounds, Lucy Olsen added 14 points and No. 25 Villanova beat American University…
Continue Reading Appalachian State defeats Carlow 103-43
BOONE, N.C. — Led by CJ Huntley’s 12 points, the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Carlow Celtics 103-43 on Tuesday night. Nehemiah…
Continue Reading Ceaser scores 17 as Buffalo beat Saint John Fisher 91-53
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Led by Devin Ceaser’s 17 points, the Buffalo Bulls defeated the Saint John Fisher Cardinals 91-53 on Tuesday night. Brendan…
Continue Reading Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at 85
By BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press Mills Lane, the Hall of Fame boxing referee who was the third man in the ring when Mike Tyson bit Evander…
Continue Reading Lakers lose star Davis with flu-like symptoms, fall to Cavs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The flu shut down Anthony Davis. That’s the only thing that has stopped him lately. Davis…
Continue Reading Syracuse closes 1st half on 18-0 run, cruises by Oakland
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard had 18 points and six assists, Jesse Edwards added 18 points with seven rebounds and Syracuse closed the first…
Continue Reading Tulsa hires Ohio State coordinator Wilson as head coach
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kevin Wilson will seek to bring Tulsa some of the prolific passing and scoring he’s overseen during six seasons as the…
Continue Reading Air Force wins 79-58 against South Dakota
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder had 27 points in Air Force’s 79-58 victory over South Dakota on Tuesday night. Heidbreder was…
Continue Reading Little known before World Cup, Ramos goals lift Portugal
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Gonçalo Ramos showed that he has the goods and the goals to stand in for Cristiano Ronaldo…
Continue Reading Ohtani keeping watch on Angels’ offseason moves from afar
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian says he’s been in frequent contact with…
Continue Reading Japanese outfielder Yoshida to negotiate with MLB teams
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Outfielder Masataka Yoshida will be able to negotiate with Major League Baseball teams starting Wednesday under the posting system…
Continue Reading AP source: Cody Bellinger, Cubs agree to $17.5M, 1-year deal
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that former National League MVP Cody Bellinger…
Continue Reading Hall of Famer Croom: ‘Not enough progress’ for Black coaches
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sylvester Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at Alabama, and was…
Continue Reading Top 50 at end of year looms and Oosthuizen needs a big week
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The end of the year is approaching and that could mean Masters invitations are in the mail.…
Continue Reading A’s get reliever Chad Smith from Rockies for minor leaguer
DENVER (AP) — The Oakland Athletics picked up right-handed reliever Chad Smith in a trade with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The Rockies…
Continue Reading Ravens sign DeSean Jackson from practice squad to 53-man
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed receiver DeSean Jackson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The team announced…
Continue Reading UNLV hires former Missouri coach Barry Odom to head program
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV announced former Missouri football coach Barry Odom will take over the same position for…
Continue Reading Orioles sign OF Nomar Mazara to minor league deal
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Nomar Mazara to a minor league contract. The team announced the move Tuesday. The…
Continue Reading Two Kansas high schools investigate offensive chants at game
By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press Two Kansas high schools are investigating after students at one school reportedly yelled racist and offensive…
Continue Reading AP sources: Bellinger to Cubs, Bell to Clev; M’s get Haniger
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aaron Judge remains a free agent as baseball’s winter meetings continue in San Diego. While…
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