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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Meechie Johnson hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 26 points to lead South Carolina over Kentucky 71-68, winning at Rupp Arena for the first time in 14 years and giving coach Lamont Paris his first SEC victory. The win was just the third for the Gamecocks (8-8, 1-2) in 31

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the starting lineup as the defending champions hosted the Phoenix Suns.While Curry didn’t have a strict minutes restriction, coach Steve Kerr noted “he’s not going

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid rocked braids and had 36 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden added a second straight triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Detroit Pistons 147-116 on Tuesday night. Harden finished with 16 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds Embiid returned from a three-game absence

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 20 points and found Keyontae Johnson for an alley-oop dunk with 38 seconds left as No. 11 Kansas State held off Oklahoma State 65-57. Johnson added 12 points and Desi Sills had 11 for the Wildcats, who won their ninth straight and matched

NEW YORK — The Dayton Flyers defeated the Fordham Rams 82-58 on Tuesday night led by Daron Holmes’ 32 points. The Flyers are now 12-5 with the win and the Rams fell to 13-4.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler is coming back to the Gamecocks next season. The Oklahoma transfer posted on social media that he will return to the team in 2023. Rattler’s future had been among the biggest offseason questions for South Carolina, which finished No. 23 in the final AP Top 25.

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — As the longest-tenured player on the Los Angeles Chargers’ roster, Keenan Allen knows opportunities to get into the playoffs can be fleeting. This is only the third time the 10-year veteran has been in the postseason. The Chargers travel to Jacksonville on Saturday for

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Veteran defensive lineman Shelby Harris was already enjoying the experience of playing the final few weeks of the season with the postseason at stake. When Seattle got the help it needed from the Detroit Lions late Sunday night to send the Seahawks to the playoffs,

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Emmett Jones as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Jones held the same positions at Texas Tech this past season. The Red Raiders beat Oklahoma 51-48 in overtime on Nov. 26 after rolling up 599 yards of offense, including 436 yards passing. Texas Tech led the Big

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has been awarded the 2029 summer World University Games two months after the state’s bid for the 2027 games finished second to South Korea. The executive committee of the International University Sports Federation selected North Carolina on Tuesday. The panel was meeting in Lake Placid, New York, where winter

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed three pass catchers in free agency to help second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Each of them delivered a career season. Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Evan Engram quickly bonded with Lawrence and became one of the most dynamic trios in the

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Tashaun Gipson Sr. started his season back home in Dallas with his family not knowing whether his NFL career had come to an end. Then 15 days after getting the rare chance to celebrate a birthday at home instead of at training camp, the San Francisco 49ers called

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts can only hope an extra week off will help his sore right shoulder. The Pro Bowl quarterback returned on Sunday to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a win over the New York Giants after he missed two weeks with a sprained right shoulder. The victory gave the Eagles the top

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Manchester United and Newcastle have reached the English League Cup semifinals. It is latest positive step in encouraging seasons for teams who have also established themselves in the top four of the Premier League. Man United beat third-tier Charlton Athletic 3-0 thanks to Antony’s curler and two late strikes

By SONJA CHEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Giants had been on Michael Conforto’s radar for a while prior to his signing a $36 million, two-year deal to play in San Francisco. Conforto grew up admiring several members of the Giants organization, including Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum. Conforto bolsters San

TORONTO (AP) — First baseman Brandon Belt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $9.3 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old had spent his previous 12 big league seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He was limited to 78 games last year due to a right knee injury that required season-ending surgery. He hit .213 with

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Outfielder Corey Dickerson and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year contract. The deal is worth $2.25 million guaranteed. Dickerson says he hopes to prove he can still hit for power in his 30s after combining for just 19 home runs the past three seasons. The well-traveled left-handed-hitter

MILAN (AP) — Francesco Acerbi scored with a long, looping header in extra time and defending champion Inter Milan beat second-division Parma 2-1 to reach the Italian Cup quarterfinals. Acerbi spotted Gianluigi Buffon on the ground and headed in a rebound from near the edge of the area over the 44-year-old former Italy goalkeeper. Lautaro

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Kirby Smart didn’t really want to discuss his Georgia Bulldogs’ chances for a three-peat on the morning after they won their second straight College Football Playoff championship game. He couldn’t deny that he’s already thinking about next season and and Georgia’s chance to do something unprecedented. The Bulldogs have