Lakers cancel practice, Horton-Tucker in health protocols
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Talen Horton-Tucker has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Lakers also…
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Spieth and caddie looking for an edge in reading putts
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Jordan Spieth already is among the premier putters in golf. He’s still looking for an edge. His caddie has been…
Continue Reading 2nd Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban
MASON, Ohio (AP) — One of the Ohio cities that voted recently to criminalize abortion within its limits has reversed its decision. The city of…
Continue Reading Man who hit officer with hammer at protest gets 4 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut held the 4-pound hammer that Jacob Gaines swung at the head of a federal marshal…
Continue Reading Memphis faces crucial week with pair of Top 25 tests
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer This was supposed to be the week that Memphis, with its star-filled recruiting class led by Emoni Bates and…
Continue Reading Porzingis leads Luka-less Mavs to 120-96 rout of Hornets
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, and Dallas hit a season-high 19 3-pointers as the Mavericks routed the…
Continue Reading Gordon, Augustin rally Rockets to 132-126 win over Hawks
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Eric Gordon scored 32 points, D.J. Augustin added 22 and the Houston Rockets handed the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Gordon lifts Nicholls St. over Blue Mountain College 87-69
THIBODAUX, La. — Ty Gordon had 27 points as Nicholls State defeated Blue Mountain College 87-69. Luka Tejic led the Toppers on Monday night with 15…
Continue Reading Injury leaves Wisconsin’s Wilder unavailable for bowl game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin won’t have safety Collin Wilder for its Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Arizona State. Wilder said in a video posted…
Continue Reading Stars place G Khudobin, 2020 Stanley Cup starter, on waivers
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have placed goalie Anton Khudobin on waivers. The move could allow the club to send its 2020 Stanley Cup…
Continue Reading Insurer agrees to $800M settlement in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
By RANDALL CHASE Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case have reached a tentative settlement…
Continue Reading Settlement: Insurer for Boy Scouts of America would contribute $800 million into fund for victims of child sexual abuse
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Settlement: Insurer for Boy Scouts of America would contribute $800 million into fund for victims of child sexual…
Continue Reading USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with hundreds of…
Continue Reading Elko aims to get Duke back to recent run of football success
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke coach Mike Elko is focused on getting the Blue Devils back to their recent run of…
Continue Reading Shatner marvels at Blue Origin flight frenzy, ‘finite’ Earth
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Shatner is well-known for his “Star Trek” role as Capt. Kirk. But even the actor…
Continue Reading Judge refuses to toss key charge in Capitol riot case
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A federal judge has refused to throw out a key charge against two men accused of storming the U.S. Capitol to…
Continue Reading Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Baylor won the national championship last season without ever reaching No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Bears are…
Continue Reading Damaging winds expected Wednesday over some Plains states
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning of potentially damaging winds in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri this week…
Continue Reading Amid tension, Southern Baptist women lead where they can
By BOB SMIETANA of Religion News Service and HOLLY MEYER of The Associated Press Women cannot serve as the senior pastor of a Southern Baptist…
Continue Reading Rockets hoping to grow after following skid with streak
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets won seven straight games after dropping 15 in a row, the first team in NBA…
Continue Reading Sheriff: 1 dead, 13 injured in shooting at vigil in Texas
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — A sheriff says one person has died and at least 13 others were injured in a drive-by shooting during a candlelight vigil near…
Continue Reading AP source: Former 5-star Ewers intends to transfer to Texas
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Former five-star recruit Quinn Ewers, who skipped his senior year of high school to enroll at Ohio State…
Continue Reading Mavericks, minus Doncic, beat Thunder 103-84 behind Brunson
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 18 points and nine rebounds while starting in place of injured star Luka…
Continue Reading Poeltl’s double-double helps Spurs defeat Pelicans, 112-97
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Derrick White added 24 points, and the San…
Continue Reading Mills struggles in second half as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston rookie Davis Mills threw for a career-high 331 yards and a touchdown against the Seattle…
Continue Reading Small carries Texas St. over Southwestern University 101-54
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Isiah Small had 21 points as Texas State routed Southwestern University 101-54. Caleb Asberry added 20 points for the…
Continue Reading Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke turns over the ball twice and leaves with a knee…
Continue Reading Strong second half lifts UTEP over New Mexico 77-69
By GLEN ROSALES Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Behind a 16-1 run over the first eight minutes of the second half, Texas-El Paso built a…
Continue Reading No. 2 Baylor primed for top after 57-36 win over No. 6 Nova
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — James Akinjo had 16 points with seven rebounds and second-ranked Baylor defensively…
Continue Reading Strong second half lifts UTEP over New Mexico 77-69
By GLEN ROSALES Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Behind a 16-1 run over the first eight minutes of the second half, Texas-El Paso built a…
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