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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwight Wilson’s shot bounced softly off the rim about five times before falling through after time expired, lifting Ohio to an 81-79 win over Youngstown State on Sunday. Wilson’s heroics were set up when Dwayne Cohill drilled a long 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds lef to tie the score at 79. Wilson was

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Led by Nigel Hawkins’ 20 points, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Paul Quinn Tigers 103-40 on Sunday. The ‘Jacks improved to 5-4 with the win and the Tigers fell to 0-4.

By BRENNAN DOHERTY Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — No. 8 North Carolina quickly overcame a cold start on offense and then heated up the rest of the way, recording a season-high point total as it defeated Wofford 99-67 on Sunday. Four different players reached double figures for UNC, including Kennedy Todd-Williams and Eva

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Liz Scott scored 16 points, one of six players in double figures for Oklahoma, and the No. 23 Sooners coasted to a 94-65 win over Robert Morris. Madi Williams added 15 points and Aubrey Joens 14 for the Sooners. All 11 players played at least 11 minutes and scored, grabbed a

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Pess AMES, Iowa (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 10 Iowa State rolled past Jacksonville 84-50 on Sunday. It was the 53rd double-double of Joens’ career, helping the Cyclones (7-2) bounce back from Wednesday’s loss at Iowa. Stephanie Soares added 20 points and had

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Croatia has already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream by beating Brazil in the quarterfinals. Now it hopes to do the same to Lionel Messi in the semifinals on Tuesday. The 2018 runner-up Croatia is the next obstacle for Argentina to overcome as Messi bids

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without top two running backs Kenneth Walker III and DeeJay Dallas after both were inactive for the game against Carolina. Both Walker and Dallas suffered ankle injuries last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Walker seemed a longshot to play all week, while coach Pete Carroll said

By JIMMY ROBERTSON Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Taylor Soule scored 21 points to lead No. 7 Virginia Tech to an 86-48 victory over UNC Asheville. Soule connected on 7 of 10 from the floor and added five rebounds for the Hokies. They improved to 10-0 for the third time in coach Kenny Brooks’

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstring. Booker played 36 minutes during Friday night’s 128-117 loss in New Orleans. He scored 14 points in that game. That’s about

NEW YORK — Led by Nelly Junior Joseph’s 24 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies 72-57 on Sunday. The Gaels moved to 6-2 with the victory and the Bonnies fell to 6-4.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard has been taken to the locker room with a neck injury after being hurt covering a punt against Jacksonville. Hillard went down helping tackle Jamal Agnew at the end of a 6-yard punt return with 7:16 left in the second quarter. His Titans’ teammates immediately

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Basketball taught Paul Silas how to be patient. As a player, he waited 10 years before winning his first championship. As a coach, he waited 15 years for a second chance at running a team. As a father, he waited 20 years before seeing his son get a chance

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. Pickett left Pittsburgh’s game against Baltimore in the first quarter and was replaced by Mitch Trubisky. Pickett was driven hard to the turf by Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith while getting sacked on Pittsburgh’s first drive. He was assessed by medical

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo is out after 15 seasons at the helm. The academy said Sunday that Niumatalolo would not return. The announcement came a day after the Midshipmen lost to Army in overtime and finished 4-8 for the second straight year. Niumatalolo is the winningest coach in school history at

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins has spent 10 years in the NFL and is now six months past his 30th birthday. That’s usually about the time even the greats start to slow down. The Arizona Cardinals star receiver is proving he’s an outlier. The Cardinals’ season has been

MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Ockie Strydom has claimed his first European Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa. Strydom made four birdies in his first five holes after the turn to seize the outright lead. He finished with a 3-under 69 for 18 under par overall at