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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Scotty Washington’s 18 points, the California Baptist Lancers defeated the Weber State Wildcats 64-52 on Wednesday. The Lancers are now 6-4 on the season, while the Wildcats moved to 2-7.

By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Led by Zach Chappell’s 24 points, including the game-winning basket, the Sacramento State Hornets defeated the Denver Pioneers 87-85 in overtime on Wednesday. The Hornets are now 4-5 on the season, while the Pioneers moved to 8-2.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Keshawn Justice’s 18 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 66-65 on Wednesday. The Broncos are now 8-2 on the season, while the Aggies dropped to 4-3.

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the Boston Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night. The Celtics won for the eighth time in nine games, improving their NBA-best record to 21-5. The

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Willson Contreras is going to St. Louis to replace Yadier Molina at catcher, agreeing to an $87.5 million, five-year contract with the Cardinals. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending

By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis  Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jrue Holiday added 31 and Milwaukee beat Sacramento 126-113 on Wednesday night for the Bucks’ 13th consecutive victory over the Kings. The streak is Milwaukee’s longest active streak against an opponent. The Bucks have won 12 straight against Orlando. Domantas Sabonis had

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sat out for Golden State, while Utah was

By The Associated Press PROVO, Utah — Led by Justin Harmon’s 19 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the BYU Cougars 75-60 on Wednesday night. The Cougars were led by Fousseyni Traore, who recorded 18 points and seven rebounds. The Wolverines are now 5-4 on the season, while the Cougars moved to 5-5.

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 17 points, Donovan Clingan added 16 and No. 5 UConn beat Florida 75-54 to improve to 10-0 for the first time since the 2010-11 season. The Huskies took control early, built a 15-point lead midway through the second half and never let

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored two empty-net goals, Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. T.J. Oshie also scored for the Capitals, who finished 3-3 on a six-game trip. Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves. Kevin Hayes scored for Philadelphia,

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111. Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip. Vucevic’s basket gave the Bulls a 106-105 lead with

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Pop Isaacs scored 24 points, shooting 5 for 6 from 3-point range, and Kevin Obanor scored 20 and Texas Tech managed to overcome Nicholls late for a 78-71 win. Caleb Huffman’s layup with 8:47 left gave the Colonels a 60-48 lead. But the Red Raiders outscored Nicholls 22-9 over the next

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Detroit Pistons 104-98 for their fifth straight victory. Trey Murphy III hit four 3s and finished with 20 points for New Orleans, which won for the 10th time in

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Nick Caldwell scored 23 points as SE Louisiana beat Belhaven 107-71 on Wednesday night. Caldwell added 11 rebounds for the Lions (5-5). Roger McFarlane added 13 points while going 6 of 8 from the field, and they also had nine rebounds. Mehdi Pissis was 5 of 10 shooting (3 for 5

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tage Thompson matched an NHL record by scoring four times in the first period and finished with five goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight road game, 9-4 over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thompson’s outburst helped Buffalo score six times in

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 20 rebounds for Minnesota, which blew a 23-point lead

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Yacine Toumi scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead the Evansville Purple Aces over the Campbell Fighting Camels 72-66 on Wednesday night. The Purple Aces moved to 3-8 with the victory and the Fighting Camels fell to 4-5.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Led by Courvoisier McCauley’s 16 points, the Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 74-71 on Wednesday night. The Sycamores improved to 9-1 with the win and the Salukis fell to 5-4.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cormac Ryan scored 21 points, including five free throws down the stretch, and Notre Dame held off Boston University 81-75. Ryan continued his hot 3-point shooting, making all four of his attempts. In his last three games, Ryan is 14 of 19 from the arc. Trey Wertz added three more