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Big 12 hasn’t had top-to-bottom start like this in a decade

January 12, 2023 2:34 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer From top to bottom, the Big 12 hasn’t started conference play like this in a decade. No. 11 Kansas State…

Demonstrators protest NCAA’s transgender athlete inclusion

January 12, 2023 2:19 PM Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines and about two dozen demonstrators outside the…

Bucs, Cowboys look for fresh start in wild-card matchup

January 12, 2023 12:45 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press DALLAS (12-5) vs TAMPA BAY (8-9) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Cowboys by 2½. AGAINST THE SPREAD:…

House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

January 12, 2023 10:36 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House on Thursday voted to block oil from the country’s…

Valuable winning lottery ticket could be in your coat pocket

January 12, 2023 9:50 AM Associated Press

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE and JOSH FUNK Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thinking of lining up at the mini-mart for a shot at a $1.35 billion…

Oklahoma executes man who killed elderly couple in 2003 and was captured after a multistate series of crimes

January 12, 2023 9:22 AM Associated Press

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executes man who killed elderly couple in 2003 and was captured after a multistate series of…

EXPLAINER: The seditious conspiracy charges in Jan. 6 trial

January 12, 2023 9:16 AM Associated Press

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The former Proud Boys national chairman is standing trial on the…

American Airlines boosts outlook after busy holiday season

January 12, 2023 7:51 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines raised its forecast of fourth-quarter revenue and profit Thursday, boosted by…

A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on

January 12, 2023 7:00 AM Associated Press

By BOBBY ROSS Jr. Associated Press COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — A year ago, Jeff Cohen and three others survived a hostage standoff at their Reform…

DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy

January 12, 2023 4:00 AM Associated Press

By STEVE PEOPLES, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TAVERNIER, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of…

Ja Morant gifts gear to young fan who had signed ball stolen

January 11, 2023 11:29 PM Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — After a young Memphis Grizzlies fan had her prized basketball stolen, Ja Morant jumped in to ease the anguish. Ellie Hughes,…

Oklahoma executes man who killed elderly couple in 2003

January 11, 2023 11:01 PM Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of killing an elderly couple and…

Sabonis nearly has triple-double, Kings top skidding Rockets

January 11, 2023 10:41 PM Associated Press

By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 25 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Sacramento Kings…

Carr’s 3-pointer lifts No. 10 Texas over No. 17 TCU, 79-75

January 11, 2023 9:56 PM Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr made the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute to play and Sir’Jabari Rice hit three…

Hardy’s 15 lead UTEP over UTSA 69-57

January 11, 2023 9:47 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Tae Hardy’s 15 points helped UTEP defeat UTSA 69-57 on Wednesday night. Hardy shot 6 for 10,…

Tarleton State secures 73-63 win over Chicago State

January 11, 2023 9:17 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Kiandre Gaddy’s 15 points helped Tarleton State defeat Chicago State 73-63 on Wednesday…

Radford has 16 as Aggies defeat No. 20 Missouri 82-64

January 11, 2023 9:09 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams didn’t love everything his team did…

Oklahoma State women end skid against No. 18 Baylor 70-65

January 11, 2023 8:54 PM Associated Press

WACO, Texas (AP) — Lior Garzon scored 18 points, Naomi Alnatas had 11 of her 17 in the fourth quarter and Oklahoma State ended a 13-game losing…

Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top Spurs

January 11, 2023 8:51 PM Associated Press

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis…

Perry, Huntsberry lead North Texas over Louisiana Tech

January 11, 2023 8:43 PM Associated Press

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Tylor Perry scored 21 points to lead North Texas and Kai Huntsberry hit the game-winning jumper with four seconds left as the…

Sasser, Shead lead No. 1 Houston past South Florida 83-77

January 11, 2023 8:41 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 31 points, Jamal Shead added 20 points and six rebounds, and No. 1 Houston used a huge second…

UT Rio Grande Valley beats Abilene Christian 103-86

January 11, 2023 8:32 PM Associated Press

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Justin Johnson’s 25 points helped UT Rio Grande Valley defeat Abilene Christian 103-86 on Wednesday night. Johnson…

Middle Tennessee wins 71-68 against Rice

January 11, 2023 8:32 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Eli Lawrence scored 21 points as Middle Tennessee beat Rice 71-68 on Wednesday night. Lawrence also…

Forbes’ 31 lead Tulane over SMU 97-88

January 11, 2023 8:23 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Jaylen Forbes recorded 31 points as Tulane beat SMU 97-88 on Wednesday night. Forbes also had seven rebounds…

George scores 32, Baylor beats West Virginia 83-78

January 11, 2023 8:17 PM Associated Press

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) — Freshman Keyonte George scored a season-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 83-78 victory over West Virginia on Wednesday…

Llanusa scores 20 again, No. 19 Oklahoma women beat TTU

January 11, 2023 8:13 PM Associated Press

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Ana Llanusa scored 20 points, reaching the mark for the fourth straight game, and No. 19 Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 89-79 on…

Spurs set to break NBA single-game attendance record

January 11, 2023 6:50 PM Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are set to break the NBA’s single-game attendance record on Friday night when they host the Golden…

Investors mock Elon Musk’s bid to move Tesla buyout trial

January 11, 2023 5:08 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for Tesla shareholders suing the electric vehicle maker’s CEO Elon Musk…

Cowboys focus on reboot with defense in playoff trip to Bucs

January 11, 2023 4:10 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Safety Jayron Kearse was more than happy to reflect on a late-season blip from the…

Eovaldi could earn $63M over 3 seasons in deal with Rangers

January 11, 2023 4:00 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi can earn $3 million annually in performance bonuses for innings as part of his $34 million,…