Month: March 2022

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins strengthened their blue line as they make a push for the playoffs. They acquired defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Kodie Curran from the Anaheim Ducks for John Moore, Urho Vaakanainen and a package of draft picks. The Bruins will send a first-round pick this year and second rounders in 2023

STEVE BITTENBENDER Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Abby Meyers set a career-high with 29 points to lead No. 11-seed Princeton to its second-ever women’s NCAA Tournament win with a 69-62 victory over sixth-seeded Kentucky. The Tigers (25-4) have won 18 straight games and never trailed after the first quarter. They led by as many

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Khayla Pointer capped a 26-point performance with a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute, and No. 3 seed LSU rallied from 10 points down in the final 4:42 to outlast Jackson State 83-77 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jailin Cherry scored

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gus Nyquist, Patrik Laine and Emil Bemstrom each had a goal and an assist, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets over St. Louis 5-4 and sending the Blues to their third straight loss. Sean Kuraly and Jakub Voracek also scored, and Eric Robinson and Oliver Bjorkstrand each

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — IndyCar’s long relationship with Texas Motor Speedway is at a crossroads headed into the 35th race at the track that has always embraced the open-wheel series. Texas has hosted IndyCar since the track opened in 1997 but its existing contract expires after Sunday’s

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby scored third-period goals to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Saturday. Malkin broke a 1-1 tie with 7:24 to play. He was stopped on a drive to the net against Scott Wedgewood, but finally corralled the puck

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Anthony Edwards scored 25 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 138-119 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo due to right knee soreness. Naz Reid added 14 points off the bench for a

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Cornerback Rasul Douglas is staying in Green Bay after a breakthrough season with the Packers last year. A person familiar with the situation says Douglas and the Packers have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $21 that could get up to $25.5 million. The person spoke to

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are preparing for their final matchup as coaches. The Blue Devils and Spartans play Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament’s West Region. Krzyzewski is in his final tournament after announcing this will be his

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Houston’s Kyler Edwards has NCAA Tournament experience. A ton of it. The senior guard will play in his 10th tournament game Sunday when the Cougars take on Illinois in the South Region with a Sweet 16 spot up for grabs. Edwards went to the national title

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Iowa State’s historic turnaround arrives at the second round of the NCAA Tournament when the Cyclones face Wisconsin on Sunday night. The 11th-seeded Cyclones held off LSU for a 59-54 win Friday night, and the third-seeded Badgers advanced with a 67-60 victory over Colgate. Iowa State

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. The 36-year-old Carpenter was a three-time All-Star while playing his first 11 major league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He will have a $2 million base salary while in the majors if added to the 40-man

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DeAndre Dishman registered 17 points as Middle Tennessee topped California Baptist 64-58 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational. Ty Rowell led the Lancers with 14 points.