AP-National-Sports

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Nebraska picked up its first Big Ten Conference win of the…

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Brian Williams is taking over as Maryland’s defensive coordinator. Williams has been on the staff for all three of…

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Jermaine Marshall posted 15 points and 10 rebounds to lift Samford to a 65-60 overtime win over Wofford. B.J. Mack led the…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup playoffs will be held in Florida, the women’s professional hockey…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks got off to fast start and beat the Edmonton Oilers…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists…

By DANIELLA MATAR and ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writers BEIJING (AP) — Austrian skier Johannes Strolz won the Olympic gold medal in the Alpine…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Geo Baker had 25 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 18.8 seconds left, and…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson tipped in shots from John Klingberg twice on the power play, Luke Glendening…

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand was suspended six games by the NHL on Wednesday night for roughing and high-sticking Pittsburgh…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 27 points in his return from a back injury and Caris LeVert added 11 in his…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gaige Prim had 21 points as Missouri State turned back Drake 66-62. Isiaih Mosley had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua scored 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting as No. 10 Baylor beat Kansas…

By JAMES D. JACKSON Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 16 rebounds, Fred VanVleet made six 3-pointers and added…

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Antonio Reeves had a career-high 34 points as Illinois State edged past Valparaiso 78-75 in overtime. Kevion Taylor led Valpo…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Lior Garzon scored 19 points and Maddie Siegrist added 17 to lead Villanova to a 72-69…

By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden scored 25 points to lead Seton Hall past No. 25 Xavier 73-71. Alexis Yetna…

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Anthony Roberts had 28 points as Stony Brook narrowly defeated UMass Lowell 87-85. Tykei Greene added 22 points for the…

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Foster Loyer scored 21 points and Michael Jones had a go-ahead three-point play in overtime to lead Davidson to a 73-67…

DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Christiaan Jones had 18 points and 12 rebounds to carry Stetson to a 63-57 win over Jacksonville State. Chase Johnston also…

WACO, Texas (AP) — Queen Egbo had 19 points and 16 rebounds, and three other Baylor players had at least 19 points as the 10th-ranked Bears…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — American snowboarder Chloe Kim turned in a strong opening run to easily defend her…

By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ali Patberg scored a season-high 26 points to lead No. 7 Indiana to a 93-61 win over…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bryce Workman had a season-high 25 points as Jacksonville won its 11th straight home game, beating Eastern Kentucky 81-68.…

BALTIMORE — Darnell Rogers had 19 points as Maryland-Baltimore County narrowly beat Hartford 68-64. Austin Williams led the Hawks on Wednesday…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired former Indianapolis general manager Ryan Grigson for a senior personnel position in the front…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Russell Westbrook was out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of…

FAIRFAX, Va. — D’Shawn Schwartz had 24 points as George Mason beat Richmond 87-84 in overtime. Josh Oduro added 22 points for the Patriots.…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and No. 25 Iowa scored the first 11 points of the fourth quarter to pull out an 88-78 win…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pius Suter and Robby Fabbri scored goals to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia…