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HOBART, Australia (AP) — Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is two wins away from her first title in three years after coming from behind to make the semifinals of the Hobart International. The 24-year-old Kenin, who beat Anhelina Kalinina 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, is ranked 280th after a career-high ranking of No. 4. Injuries and

By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Led by Tyson Degenhart’s 17 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the UNLV Rebels 84-66. The Broncos improved to 13-4 with the win and the Rebels fell to 12-4.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ithiel Horton scored 30 points and UCF overcame a 42-point effort by Memphis’ Kendric Davis, defeating the Tigers 107-104 in double overtime. Davis’ 42 points is his career high and is tied for the fifth most in program history. UCF forced overtime with a last-minute 3-pointer in regulation. Memphis’ Keonte Kennedy came

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets won their 12th straight home game, routing the weary and short-handed Phoenix Suns 126-97 on Wednesday night. Bones Hyland added 21 points and Jamal Murray had 16

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been placed on opposite halves of the Australian Open bracket in the draw, meaning the owners of a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles could only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. Djokovic is a nine-time champion in

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Gabe Vilardi and Drew Doughty scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3. Adrian Kempe also had a goal, Pheonix Copley make 26 saves, and the Kings won their third

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Cameron Norrie has stayed on track to win his “home” ATP Tour event by beating American Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2 ín the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic. Norrie was born in South Africa but grew up in Auckland and was a regular spectator at the ATP event before

By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. — Led by Dawson Baker’s 17 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the CSU Fullerton Titans 70-65. The Anteaters are now 11-5 with the victory and the Titans fell to 9-8.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Trey Woodbury scored 18 points as Utah Valley beat Cal Baptist 71-67. Woodbury had five rebounds and six assists for the Wolverines. Le’Tre Darthard scored 16 points and Justin Harmon added 14 points. It was the 11th straight win for the Wolverines. The Lancers were led by Taran Armstrong, who finished with

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Klim Kostin scored two goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 victory over the last-place Anaheim Ducks. Dylan Holloway, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl also scored and Jack Campbell made 21 saves for the Oilers, who snapped

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Dayvion McKnight scored 27 points and Dontaie Allen sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining as Western Kentucky knocked off UAB 80-78 on Wednesday. McKnight shot 10 for 21 and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Hilltoppers (10-6, 2-3 Conference USA). Jordan Rawls scored

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 41 points and had 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game, holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum added 31 points and 10 rebounds, Malcolm Brogdon scored 20 points, and Al Horford

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Robby Beasley III had 23 points in UC Davis’ 62-54 win against CSU Northridge. Beasley made five 3-pointers for the Aggies. Elijah Pepper scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three steals. The Matadors were led by Dionte Bostick, who recorded 18 points, four assists and three steals.

SAN DIEGO — Jamal Hartwell’s 30 points led UC Riverside over UCSD 74-68. Hartwell was 8 of 12 shooting, including 6 for 8 from distance, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Highlanders. Lachlan Olbrich scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds. Kyle Owens finished with 10 points. The Tritons were led

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 135-129 for their season-high eighth straight victory. Morant, who missed the previous two games with right thigh soreness, was 14 of

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Almost 2 1/2 years after playing in his last official basketball game, Jonathan Isaac scored 15 points in 15 minutes Wednesday night in the G League in the Lakeland Magic’s 129-117 victory over the Westchester Knicks. Playing without any knee brace or any visual sign of

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — First-year big man Kyle Filipowski had a season-high 28 points and matched his season high of 15 rebounds to help No. 24 Duke rally from 12 down to beat Pittsburgh 77-69. The 7-footer was the center of the offensive effort, making 8 of 14 shots