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NEW YORK (AP) — Darrion Williams scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half and Texas Tech kept Syracuse at bay for a 79-74 victory in the third-place game of the Legends Classic on Friday. JT Toppin scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, Chance McMillian finished with 13 and

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson’s 17 points helped Akron defeat Lamar 79-72 on Friday night. Johnson shot 6 of 12 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Zips (2-2). Amani Lyles scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range,

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers agreed to one-year contracts for right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz ahead of Friday night’s tender deadline, leaving them with three players still eligible for salary arbitration. Dunning got a $2.66 million deal that includes $985,000 in performance bonuses for innings in 2025, down from his $3,325,000

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — AJ Dancier had 16 points in Le Moyne’s 65-53 victory against UT Martin on Friday night. Dancier shot 4 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Dolphins (2-4). Ocypher Owens added 11 points while going 3 of 9 from

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Nana Antwi-Boasiako scored 24 points as Stephen F. Austin beat Monmouth 72-67 on Friday night. Antwi-Boasiako had nine rebounds for the Lumberjacks (3-3). Kyle Hayman scored 14 points and added five assists. Myles Jenkins went 4 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Hawks (0-7) were led

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Rasheed Jones’ 11 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat IU Indianapolis 71-57 on Friday night. Jones added five rebounds for the Chanticleers (2-3). Denzel Hines scored 10 points while going 4 of 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Jordan Battle had 10 points and shot 2 of

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jonah Pierce had 20 points in Presbyterian’s 67-42 win against Youngstown State on Friday night. Pierce added nine rebounds for the Blue Hose (4-3). Kory Mincy scored 12 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Kobe Stewart had 11 points and finished 4 of 9

Associated Press The Texas Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023. The court on Friday said Paxton’s office does not dispute any issue in the lawsuit by four former Paxton employees

AP Soccer Writer Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the National Women’s Soccer League’s Most Valuable Player on Friday. Chawinga, who is from Malawi and joined the Current this season, led the league with an NWSL single-season record of 20 goals to also win the Golden Boot award. She set records with an

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools starting next year.

DALLAS (AP) — SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and possible playoff bid in their league debut. The school announced the deal Friday, a day before SMU (9-1, 6-0 ACC) visits Virginia with

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.” That dictate from the president-elect’s announcement of Burgum for Secretary of Interior sets the

AP Business Writer DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company. The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6

Associated Press NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke. It didn’t take him long to create a memorable moment with his new team. Roach swished a 3-pointer at the buzzer of the second overtime on Thursday night,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 22 points as New Mexico beat Grambling 80-58 on Thursday. Dent had eight assists for the Lobos (4-1). Tru Washington scored 15 points and added five steals. Mustapha Amzil shot 3 for 7 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line to

Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools under optional new curriculum that could test boundaries between religion and public classrooms in the U.S. The material adopted by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by elected Republicans, passed in a

NEW YORK (AP) — Erik Reynolds II sank six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, but it was Justice Ajogbor’s free throw with 13.7 seconds left that gave Saint Joseph’s a 78-77 win over Texas Tech on Thursday night in the UKG Legends Classic. The Hawks (4-1) will take on Texas, a 70-66 winner over Syracuse,

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Atin Wright had 19 points in North Texas’ 73-66 victory against Texas Wesleyan on Thursday night. Wright shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Mean Green (4-1). Brenen Lorient scored 11 points, going 5

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Jonah Pierce finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds to help Presbyterian slip past Stephen F. Austin 58-55 in overtime on Thursday night at the Axe ‘Em Classic. Carl Parrish scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. for the Blue Hose (3-3). Kory Mincy contributed 11 points and three steals. The

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Stephon Castle scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night for their second straight win without Victor Wembanyama. Zach Collins added 18 points and Chris Paul had 13 points and

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16 points to guide Michigan to a 72-49 victory over Tarleton State on Thursday night. Gayle buried 6 of 7 shots from the floor, including his only 3-point attempt, and 3 of 4 free throws for the Wolverines (4-1). He added four assists and three rebounds.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Fears finished with 20 points, Duke Miles scored 19 and Oklahoma cruised to an 84-56 victory over East Texas A&M on Thursday night. Fears used 7-for-10 shooting to turn in his best scoring effort thus far for the Sooners (4-0). He was 1 for 4 from 3-point range and

Associated Press NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jeremy Roach made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and No. 13. Baylor rallied from five points down in the final 18 seconds of the second overtime to beat No. 22 St. John’s 99-98 on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship. St. John’s led 98-93 when Deivon Smith made

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Cameron Huefner scored 26 points as Sam Houston beat Trinity (TX) 105-78 on Thursday night. Huefner shot 7 for 11 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Bearkats (3-2). Lamar Wilkerson scored 25 points, shooting 9 for 11 (4 for 5 from

NEW YORK (AP) — Tre Johnson endured a poor offensive night before scoring Texas’ final six points — all from the line — and the Longhorns got past Syracuse 70-66 Thursday night after blowing a 16-point second-half lead at the UKG Legends Classic. Friday the Longhorns (4-1) take on the winner of Thursday’s late game

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Christian Davis had 21 points in Bradley’s 82-68 victory against Texas State on Thursday night. Davis shot 6 for 10 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Braves (4-1). Darius Hannah added 16 points while shooting 6 for 7 (3 for 4

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Nico Galette and EJ Farmer each scored 16 points to help Youngstown State defeat Monmouth 72-62 on Thursday night. Galette added 10 rebounds for the Penguins (2-2). Farmer added seven rebounds. Ty Harper had 12 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster? American Airlines might stop you. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries

AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud is undaunted by criticism he’s received after throwing more interceptions through 11 games this season than he did in 15 starts last year in a fabulous rookie season for the Houston Texans. And it won’t change the way he plays. “Shooters have to shoot,” he said. “You