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SYDNEY (AP) — The U.S. has beaten Czech Republic at the mixed teams United Cup when Frances Tiafoe’s opponent Tomas Machac retired due to a right ankle injury in the second set of their singles match. Tiafoe won the first set 6-3 at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney but trailed 4-2 in the second to

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tony DeAngelo scored 1:10 into overtime to complete Philadelphia’s rally from two goals down in the third period as the Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3. The Flyers tied the game with 2:05 to play in regulation after pulling the goalie when Travis

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski and Carlos Stewart scored 18 points apiece and Santa Clara pulled away in the second half to beat San Francisco 79-67 in a West Coast Conference opener. Podziemski had five rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Broncos (13-3). Stewart hit just 3 of 10 shots from

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans face a very big decision with the AFC South title up for grabs in the regular season finale in Jacksonville. Start the quarterback who entered the NFL in 2017 and was signed barely a week ago off Detroit’s practice squad.

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns to Dalton Schultz as the Dallas Cowboys beat the banged-up and resting Tennessee Titans 27-13 for their sixth win in seven games. The Cowboys posted their first back-to-back 12-win seasons since 1994 and 1995,

By The Associated Press DENVER — Led by Tommy Bruner’s 29 points, the Denver Pioneers defeated the UMKC Kangaroos 85-83 in three overtime periods. The Pioneers are now 10-5 on the season, while the Kangaroos dropped to 5-10.

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Bryce Pope scored 25 points and sank a jumper with one second left in overtime to rally UC San Diego to an 85-83 victory over Long Beach State in a Big West Conference opener. Pope had eight rebounds for the Tritons (6-7). Justin DeGraaf added 14 points, while Emmanuel Tshimanga scored

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jack McBain scored two late goals, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 for their third straight win. McBain broke a tie when he converted a cross-ice feed from Lawson Crouse with 6:17 remaining. McBain and Barrett Hayton scored into an open net

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a season-high 41 points from Julius Randle to beat New York 122-115 handing the Knicks their fifth straight loss. Spurs guard Romeo Langford added a career-high 23 points for the Spurs, who were without injured

By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Tyler Seguin scored twice as the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-1. Jamie Benn also scored for the Stars, who outshot Minnesota 43-25. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves for his third straight

CHICAGO — The DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 83-76 on Thursday night led by Umoja Gibson’s 31 points. The Blue Demons moved to 7-7 with the win and the Hoyas fell to 5-9.

VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Saint Thomas Tommies 92-84 behind 21 points and six rebounds from Tasos Kamateros. The Coyotes moved to 6-8 with the win and the Tommies fell to 11-5.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 71-64 on Thursday night led by Zeke Mayo’s 33 points. The Jackrabbits moved to 6-8 with the win and the Leathernecks dropped to 8-5.

By The Associated Press DENTON, Texas — Led by Vladislav Goldin’s 11 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the North Texas Mean Green 50-46 on Thursday night. The Owls are now 12-1 with the victory and the Mean Green fell to 10-3.

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Led by Tyreke Locure’s 12 points, the UL Monroe Warhawks defeated the Texas State Bobcats 57-53 on Thursday night. The Warhawks are now 5-9 with the win and the Bobcats fell to 7-7 after the Sun Belt Conference opener.

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Led by Sadaidriene Hall’s 18 points, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 75-68 on Thursday night. The ‘Jacks are now 9-5 on the season, while the Wildcats dropped to 8-6 after the Western Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

By The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jordan Walker converted a three-point play midway through the second overtime period, then knocked down a pair of free throws with 32 seconds left to help UAB hold off UTEP, 79-73 in a Conference USA battle. Eric Gaines tied the game at 57-57 with a free throw with