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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia has been stripped of hosting the 2025 swimming world championships and Singapore has been awarded the event by the governing body of the sport. Russia had originally been chosen in 2019 to host the event in Kazan. The International Olympic Committee has asked the governing bodies of sports not to

SINGAPORE (AP) — Tom McKibbin is a surprise first-round leader of the Singapore Classic after shooting 8-under 64. The 20-year-old Northern Irishman is ranked No. 308, has just one top-10 finish on the European tour and has missed the cut in two of his three events in 2023. Yet he made eight birdies in a

BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Ryan Ruffels has taken a two-shot lead at 11 under in the men’s Vic Open after a course record-equaling 61 in the first round. He had had seven birdies and two eagles at 13th Beach Golf Links. The Florida-based Ruffels has been playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and was

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. The outlets, citing unnamed sources, said the Suns added Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Golden State Warriors 125-122. It was just the second triple-double of Lillard’s career, and first this season. Jerami Grant added 22 points for the Blazers, who

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The UNLV Rebels defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 69-59 led by Elijah Harkless’ 33 points. The Rebels improved to 16-8 with the victory and the Cowboys fell to 7-16.

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrin Lawrence knocked down a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer as the Vanderbilt Commodores snapped an 11-game skid against its in-state rival by upsetting sixth-ranked Tennessee 66-65 Wednesday night. Students rushed the court and joined the Commodores in celebrating easily the

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George had 23 points and Adam Flagler scored 20 as 14th-ranked Baylor held on to beat Oklahoma 82-72. Flagler scored 14 points in the final 13:11 of the game, the first of those being a jumper that put Baylor back ahead to stay. Langston

By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Matt Bradley scored 18 points and No. 25 San Diego State held on to beat Utah State 63-61. Bradley made his first seven shots and went 7 of 9 from the field overall to help keep the Aztecs atop the Mountain West Conference standings. Utah State

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Golden State Warriors 125-122. Jordan Poole scored 38 for the Warriors, who played without injured guard Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson added 31 points on his 33rd

PHOENIX — Led by Rayshon Harrison’s 18 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 78-67.  The Antelopes improved to 16-8 with the victory and the Aggies fell to 9-15.

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 31 points and Jaylen Nowell added a career-high 30 to lead Minnesota to a 143-118 win over Utah on Wednesday night amid word the Timberwolves, Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers were part of an eight-player swap hours ahead of the NBA trade

SEATTLE — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 24 points, the Seattle U Redhawks defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 75-71. The Redhawks improved to 17-8 with the victory and the Trailblazers fell to 11-14.