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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson dropped to a knee for the third time to extinguish the final seconds. He turned and walked alone, taking a few steps before tilting his head back screaming into the frosty air. This win meant a little bit more. “It was special,” he said.

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran catcher Austin Hedges have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move is pending a physical. The 30-year-old Hedges played for Cleveland last season, batting .163

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four, beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-101 on Saturday in the first NBA game in Mexico City since 2019.Tyler Herro added 21 points and

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan came out on the wrong side of history for a second time in the Indianapolis Colts’ 39-36 loss at Minnesota. Indianapolis surrendered a 33-point halftime lead in the loss and the Vikings capped the biggest comeback in NFL history in overtime. Ryan was also

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Nance made a jumper at the buzzer to force overtime for scuffling North Carolina and the Tar Heels beat No. 23 Ohio State 89-84. Armando Bacot had 28 points and 15 rebounds for North Carolina, which is trying to right itself after

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell scored 21 points and Daeshun Ruffin had 17 with the two combining for 28 in the second half when Mississippi rallied to beat Temple 63-55 on Saturday. After shooting just 27% and giving up 16 points off turnovers in the first half the Rebels (8-3) rebounded to shoot 48%

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts. “You just need

LAS VEGAS — Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to rally San Francisco to a 75-73 victory over UNLV. Zane Meeks finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Dons (9-3), who handed UNLV its first loss of the season. Khalil Shabazz scored 17 points and

SAN DIEGO — Led by Bryce Pope’s 20 points, the UC San Diego Tritons defeated the Occidental Tigers 91-55 on Saturday night. The Tritons are now 5-6 with the victory.

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Deshaun Fenwick came off the bench to rush for 107 yards, and No. 17 Oregon State nearly dealt Florida a rare shutout, winning the Las Vegas Bowl 30-3. The Beavers reached 10 victories for the third time in program history and the first time in

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and 13-year-old Charlie both limped their way around at the PNC Championship. They also played some pretty good golf. They had a 59 in the scramble format and trail Justin Thomas and his father by two shot going into the final round. Woods

By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Illinois overcome Alabama A&M’s comeback push for a 68-47 win Saturday. Mayer went 7 of 8 and scored 15 points in the second half to help Illinois close out. Garrett Hicks scored 13

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Washington 102-93. The loss extended the Wizards’ skid to a season-worst nine games. Luke Kennard had a season-high 20 points for the Clippers. The Wizards were

RICHMOND, Va. — Led by Jamir Watkins’ 22 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 90-63 on Saturday night. The Rams are now 8-4 on the season, while the Huskies fell to 3-8.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Tyzhaun Claude scored 21 points and Vonterius Woolbright added a double-double as Western Carolina defeated Tennessee Tech 75-65. Claude had six rebounds for the Catamounts (6-6). Woolbright finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Tre Jackson recorded 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range. The Golden Eagles (3-9) were

By The Associated Press CHICAGO — Led by Victor Bailey Jr.’s 19 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Tulane Green Wave 62-56 on Saturday night. The Patriots improved to 7-4 with the victory and the Green Wave fell to 6-4.

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Kevon Voyles’ 15 points helped Maryland-Eastern Shore defeat Clarks Summit 95-55. Voyles shot 7 for 12, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Hawks. Nathaniel Pollard Jr. scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds and three steals. Zion Styles recorded 13 points. The Defenders were led in scoring

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson have agreed to a $177 million, seven-year contract, adding the All-Star shortstop to the team’s rebuilding project. The deal includes a full no-trade clause, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to the AP on condition of

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Carson Gulker scored on three short runs, Sidney McCloud had a pick-6 and Ferris State rolled past Colorado School of Mines 41-14 to successfully defend its NCAA Division II national championship. Ferris was in its third national title game in four years, winning its first title last year to complete a

ATHENS, Ohio — Led by Dwight Wilson’s 20 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Stetson Hatters 85-66 on Saturday. The Bobcats are now 6-5 on the season, while the Hatters fell to 5-5.