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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has pulled out of an upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan. Cricket Australia cites more restrictions on women’s rights imposed by the Taliban government. Australia was set to meet Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates for three matches in March. But following consultation with the Australian government and

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Cameron Norrie has stayed on track to win his “home” ATP Tour event by beating American Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-7, 6-2 ín the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic. Norrie was born in South Africa but grew up in Auckland and was a regular spectator at the ATP event before his

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis plans to retire the jersey of former basketball player Lorenzen Wright during a game next month, more than 12 years after he was fatally shot. The program said Wednesday that it will retire Wright’s No. 55 at halftime of the game against Tulane on Feb. 4. Wright

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan, citing further restrictions on women’s rights imposed in the country by the ruling Taliban government. Australia was set to meet Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates for three matches in March. But following consultation with the Australian

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Daria Kasatkina has defeated Petra Kvitova to reach the semifinals of the Adelaide International. Kasatkina won 6-3, 7-6 (5) over the two-time former Wimbledon champion. Paula Badosa also advanced and will face Kasatkina after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-6 (5), 7-5. Badosa is seeded No. 9 and Kasatkina is No. 5.

HOBART, Australia (AP) — Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is two wins away from her first title in three years after coming from behind to make the semifinals of the Hobart International. The 24-year-old Kenin, who beat Anhelina Kalinina 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, is ranked 280th after a career-high ranking of No. 4. Injuries and

By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Led by Tyson Degenhart’s 17 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the UNLV Rebels 84-66. The Broncos improved to 13-4 with the win and the Rebels fell to 12-4.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ithiel Horton scored 30 points and UCF overcame a 42-point effort by Memphis’ Kendric Davis, defeating the Tigers 107-104 in double overtime. Davis’ 42 points is his career high and is tied for the fifth most in program history. UCF forced overtime with a last-minute 3-pointer in regulation. Memphis’ Keonte Kennedy came

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets won their 12th straight home game, routing the weary and short-handed Phoenix Suns 126-97 on Wednesday night. Bones Hyland added 21 points and Jamal Murray had 16

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been placed on opposite halves of the Australian Open bracket in the draw, meaning the owners of a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles could only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. Djokovic is a nine-time champion in

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Gabe Vilardi and Drew Doughty scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3. Adrian Kempe also had a goal, Pheonix Copley make 26 saves, and the Kings won their third

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Cameron Norrie has stayed on track to win his “home” ATP Tour event by beating American Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2 ín the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic. Norrie was born in South Africa but grew up in Auckland and was a regular spectator at the ATP event before

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Trey Woodbury scored 18 points as Utah Valley beat Cal Baptist 71-67. Woodbury had five rebounds and six assists for the Wolverines. Le’Tre Darthard scored 16 points and Justin Harmon added 14 points. It was the 11th straight win for the Wolverines. The Lancers were led by Taran Armstrong, who finished with

By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. — Led by Dawson Baker’s 17 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the CSU Fullerton Titans 70-65. The Anteaters are now 11-5 with the victory and the Titans fell to 9-8.

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Klim Kostin scored two goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 victory over the last-place Anaheim Ducks. Dylan Holloway, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl also scored and Jack Campbell made 21 saves for the Oilers, who snapped

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Dayvion McKnight scored 27 points and Dontaie Allen sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining as Western Kentucky knocked off UAB 80-78 on Wednesday. McKnight shot 10 for 21 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Hilltoppers (10-6, 2-3 Conference USA). Jordan Rawls scored

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 41 points and had 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game, holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum added 31 points and 10 rebounds, Malcolm Brogdon scored 20 points, and Al Horford

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Robby Beasley III had 23 points in UC Davis’ 62-54 win against CSU Northridge. Beasley made five 3-pointers for the Aggies. Elijah Pepper scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three steals. The Matadors were led by Dionte Bostick, who recorded 18 points, four assists and three steals.

SAN DIEGO — Jamal Hartwell’s 30 points led UC Riverside over UCSD 74-68. Hartwell was 8 of 12 shooting, including 6 for 8 from distance, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Highlanders. Lachlan Olbrich scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds. Kyle Owens finished with 10 points. The Tritons were led