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By The Associated Press SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Led by Alston Mason’s 21 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 87-69 at the Paradise Jam.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of touchdowns, including a go-ahead tush-push score in the fourth quarter, and the Eagles rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Chiefs 21-17 in a Super Bowl rematch. Philadelphia exacted at least a little bit of

By The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Josh Earley scored 19 points and Aquan Smart sank a jumper with 6 seconds left to spark Southeast Missouri State to a 70-68 victory Central Arkansas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles were without injured tight end Dallas Goedert and defensive end Derek Barnett, but had guard Cam Jurgens back for Monday night’s Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Jurgens was activated off IR on Saturday after missing five games with a foot injury. Tight end Grant

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $11 million deal with right-hander Lance Lynn for the upcoming season. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical. Lynn

By The Associated Press CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands — Led by Donovan Clay’s 16 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 56-52 at the Paradise Jam. The Bears are now 3-1 on the season, while the Golden Flashes dropped to 3-2.

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C. — Led by Colby Rogers’ 28 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 88-69 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Shockers are now 5-1 on the season, while the Billikens dropped to 4-2.

By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jake Neighbours and Pavel Buchnevich scored in the first period and the St. Louis Blues snapped a two-game California losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Joel Hofer made 30 saves as the Blues won on the second night of a back-to-back after

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Ken Evans scored 22, Chase Adams hit a fade-away jumper in the closing seconds and Jackson State snapped a six-game losing streak with a 73-72 win over Missouri on Sunday night. Jordan O’Neal scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Coltie Young added 14 points for Jackson State (1-5). JSU won

By The Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Darius Beane’s 25 points helped Lindenwood defeat William & Mary 71-60 on Sunday at the Air Force Classic. Beane shot 10 of 19 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line for the Lions (3-3). Keith Haymon scored 15 points while going 5 of

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Nijel Pack scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half against his former school, and No. 12 Miami topped Kansas State 91-83 on Sunday to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas championship. Norchad Omier scored 23 for the Hurricanes (5-0), who are essentially assured of tying a school record

By JULIE CARR SMYTH and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The statewide battles over abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to abortion have exposed another fault line: the commitment to democracy. As voters in state after state affirm their support for abortion rights, opponents are acting with

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies to take on an almost impossible mission: stop the spread of invasive carp. Over the last five years, agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have employed

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-1. Quinton Byfield, Blake Lizotte, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who have won consecutive home games after winning just one of their first

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski passed for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns as unbeaten South Dakota State, ranked No. 1 in the FCS, closed out the regular season with a 35-17 victory over Missouri State. The victory earns the Jackrabbits (11-0, 8-0) their second straight Missouri Valley Football Conference title. South Dakota

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw for 394 yards and six touchdowns and Bryant beat Southeast Missouri State 45-21. Eckhaus found Konor Lathrop on a 1-yard pass for his sixth TD of the game. Eckhaus tied the season and single-game touchdown record on the score. Eckhaus also became the all-time leader in touchdowns at

PARKVILLE, Mo. (AP) — The private Park University in Missouri is laying off faculty, cutting programs and closing campuses after a sharp drop in enrollment that echoes what is happening nationally. The school is based in suburban Kansas City. It said it planned to cut 16 faculty positions, mostly in low enrollment areas. The university