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By KEIRAN SMITH Associated Press NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — A late goal by Kyah Simon has earned Australia a fortunate 1-1 draw against the world champion United States in Newcastle and denied the American women a second win in the two-game series. The U.S. scored early again through Ashley Hatch and created the best attacking

BEIJING (AP) — China says the omicron variant of the coronavirus is a concern for organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics but it remains confident the games will be held as scheduled in February. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily briefing on Tuesday that omicron would “certainly bring some challenges in terms

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich will likely host Barcelona without spectators in the Champions League next week as the state governor says he will demand sports events in empty stadiums. The announcement comes against a backdrop of high coronavirus infection rates. Bavaria governor Markus Söder says his state will block fans from attending games even

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The defending champions are beginning to look the part again. It wasn’t long ago that the Milwaukee Bucks were languishing under .500, but after a seven-game winning streak, they’ve moved back toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Milwaukee’s run has been overshadowed a bit by Phoenix’s 16-game

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Iowa State has gone from being picked to finish last in the Big 12 to owning a No. 19 ranking. The Cyclones play Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Creighton this week as part of the national AP Top 25 schedule. They’re off to a 6-0 start under first-year coach T.J. Otzelberger.

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell has become adept at deflecting questions about whether his team belongs in the College Football Playoff. The fifth-year coach would rather talk about how focused the Bearcats are moving forward. No. 3 Cincinnati could take another step toward a possible CFP berth

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The brightest spot in the Seattle Seahawks’ third consecutive loss was a blocked extra point attempt that was returned for two points. Rasheem Green became the first player in at least six years to block, recover and score on the same defensive conversion. The play

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time this month, 123-104. Jonas Valančiūnas scored 29 of his career-high 39 points in a spectacular first half while New Orleans rolled to a 21-point lead. Valančiūnas surpassed his career high for 3-pointers

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson hit 4 of 6 from long range and scored 18 points as Oregon shot 66% from the field in an 87-47 rout of Montana. Montana got two free throws from Robby Beasley III with 15:27 left in the first half, but the Ducks responded with an 11-0 run. Isaac

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of a shootout and the Calgary Flames beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 after blowing a late lead. Backlund broke in off the right side and ripped a shot into the top corner against Tristan Jarry. Jacob Markstrom sealed the victory by

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Maldonado had 21 points as Wyoming topped Cal State Fullerton 79-66. Graham Ike had 17 points and nine rebounds for the unbeaten Cowboys (6-0). E.J. Anosike had 19 points for the Titans (3-4).

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Matthias Tass registered 18 points as Saint Mary’s beat UC Riverside 67-50. Dan Fotu had 14 points for the Gaels (7-1), who earned their fifth straight home victory. Zyon Pullin had 12 points and six rebounds for the Highlanders (5-3).

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holland Woods scored 24 points as Grand Canyon beat Loyola Marymount 78-72. Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 20 points for the Antelopes. Eli Scott led the Lions on Monday night with 25 points.

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rasir Bolton scored 17 points and Chet Holmgren added 15 as No. 3 Gonzaga escaped Tarleton State 64-55 on Monday, rebounding from a narrow loss to Duke that knocked the Zags out of the top spot in the AP’s Top 25. Duke replaced Gonzaga as

By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr scored a season-best 19 points and No. 7 Texas defeated Sam Houston 73-57. Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey each scored 14 points for Texas (5-1). Timmy Allen had 12 points seven assists. Jones also had four steals. Savion Flagg, a graduate transfer from Texas