QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the Chiefs on their way toward dynasty status?
The Kansas City Chiefs have been winning a lot over the past few years.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been winning a lot over the past few years.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Ryan Ruffels has taken a two-shot lead at 11 under in the men’s Vic Open after a course record-equaling 61 in the first round. He had had seven birdies and two eagles at 13th Beach Golf Links. The Florida-based Ruffels has been playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and was
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. The outlets, citing unnamed sources, said the Suns added Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre
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By Jacob Lev and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Las Vegas Aces said they are cooperating with the Women’s National Basketball Association in the investigation into claims made by player Dearica Hamby, who said the team discriminated against her for getting pregnant. The Aces confirmed Wednesday that they are aware of the investigation launched by the
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By Jacob Lev, CNN In a blockbuster trade, the Phoenix Suns have acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA teams announced Thursday. The Suns will also get forward TJ Warren in the deal, according to news releases from each team. The Nets will receive Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Golden State Warriors 125-122. It was just the second triple-double of Lillard’s career, and first this season. Jerami Grant added 22 points for the Blazers, who
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LARAMIE, Wyo. — The UNLV Rebels defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 69-59 led by Elijah Harkless’ 33 points. The Rebels improved to 16-8 with the victory and the Cowboys fell to 7-16.
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By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrin Lawrence knocked down a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer as the Vanderbilt Commodores snapped an 11-game skid against its in-state rival by upsetting sixth-ranked Tennessee 66-65 Wednesday night. Students rushed the court and joined the Commodores in celebrating easily the
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George had 23 points and Adam Flagler scored 20 as 14th-ranked Baylor held on to beat Oklahoma 82-72. Flagler scored 14 points in the final 13:11 of the game, the first of those being a jumper that put Baylor back ahead to stay. Langston
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By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Matt Bradley scored 18 points and No. 25 San Diego State held on to beat Utah State 63-61. Bradley made his first seven shots and went 7 of 9 from the field overall to help keep the Aztecs atop the Mountain West Conference standings. Utah State
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Golden State Warriors 125-122. Jordan Poole scored 38 for the Warriors, who played without injured guard Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson added 31 points on his 33rd
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PHOENIX — Led by Rayshon Harrison’s 18 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 78-67.  The Antelopes improved to 16-8 with the victory and the Aggies fell to 9-15.
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By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 31 points and Jaylen Nowell added a career-high 30 to lead Minnesota to a 143-118 win over Utah on Wednesday night amid word the Timberwolves, Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers were part of an eight-player swap hours ahead of the NBA trade
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SEATTLE — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 24 points, the Seattle U Redhawks defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 75-71. The Redhawks improved to 17-8 with the victory and the Trailblazers fell to 11-14.
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By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-104. The eight-time All-Star was traded to the Mavs on Sunday from the Brooklyn Nets. Irving was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight
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By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 24 points and made 4 of 8 3-pointers to lead No. 3 Alabama to a 97-69 victory over Florida. The Crimson Tide raced to a 29-point halftime lead against the Gators, who had knocked off then-No. 2 Tennessee a week earlier. Alabama
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By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 36 points and matched a career high with eight 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-104 to stop a three-game skid. Deni Avdija had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Bradley Beal had 17 points and 10 assists for the
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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the
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By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 17 points and No. 20 Providence beat Georgetown 74-62. Devin Carter and Ed Croswell had 12 points apiece as the Friars won for the fourth time in five games. Noah Locke added 11 points, shooting 3 of 5 from 3-point range. Bradley Ezewiro
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Led by Marcus Domask’s 24 points, the Southern Illinois Salukis defeated the UIC Flames 68-66 on Wednesday night. The Salukis moved to 19-7 with the win and the Flames fell to 10-16.
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