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Harrell’s 27 lead Texas State past USAO 87-72
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Led by Mason Harrell’s 27 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the University of Science & Arts Oklahoma Drovers 87-72 on Wednesday. The Bobcats improved to 7-6.
Continue ReadingSAN MARCOS, Texas — Led by Mason Harrell’s 27 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the University of Science & Arts Oklahoma Drovers 87-72 on Wednesday. The Bobcats improved to 7-6.
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy says he hopes Justin Fields breaks the NFL single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Getsy says the Bears won’t take Fields out of a game if he’s closing in on the record. But he also says
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication. The hospital says in a statement that Pelé’s cancer has advanced and that he is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.” One of his daughters says the
Continue ReadingBy JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he’d like to add more to a team that’s played .500 ball over the last three seasons. The Pirates have added Carlos Santana, Ji-Man Choi, catcher Austin Hedges, pitcher Vince Velasquez and first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe. Cherington told reporters on
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson didn’t choose Cleveland because of its weather. But along with a $230 million fully guaranteed contract from the Browns, Watson was enticed to join the team after making a strong initial connection with coach Kevin Stefanski, who showed him the possibilities to shine
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will lose a draft pick for getting started too soon on their pursuit of Jalen Brunson. The NBA penalized the Knicks a second-round selection in the 2025 draft on Wednesday after finding that the Knicks began free-agency discussions involving Brunson before the date allowed. Brunson was the
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — On paper, the Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Georgia’s defense and No. 4 Ohio State’s offense is a test of strengths in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Georgia ranks second in the nation with its average of 12.8 points allowed. Ohio State ranks second
Continue ReadingBy DAVID WOODS Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 17 of her 21 points in the first half, and No. 4 Indiana completed an unbeaten nonconference schedule with a 67-50 win over Butler. Yarden Garzon added 13 points and Sydney Parrish 10 for the 12-0 Hoosiers. Rachel McLimore scored 13 and Sydney
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says it has fined Dallas Mavericks coach $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate language toward him during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kidd was assessed two technical fouls and was ejected late in the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 116-106 loss
Continue ReadingDAVIDSON, N.C. — Led by Jahmyl Telfort’s 20 points, the Northeastern Huskies defeated the Davidson Wildcats 73-70 on Wednesday. The Huskies moved to 4-7 with the victory and the Wildcats fell to 7-5.
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE — Led by Sam Sessoms’ 28 points, the Coppin State Eagles defeated the James Madison Dukes 107-100 in overtime on Wednesday. The Eagles are now 5-9 on the season, while the Dukes fell to 9-4.
Continue ReadingSAINT PAUL, Minn. — Led by Parker Bjorklund’s 19 points, the Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the North Dakota State Bison 78-68 on Wednesday. The Tommies improved to 11-4 with the victory and the Bison fell to 3-11.
Continue ReadingRUSTON, La. — Led by Dravon Mangum’s 22 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs 108-52 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs moved to 7-5 with the victory.
Continue ReadingBy DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch With temperatures dropping, these players will continue to bring the heat to fantasy lineups. Here are the best bets to score in Week 16 of the NFL season.
Continue ReadingLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ practice facility was briefly on lockdown Wednesday because of a suspicious package. Team spokesman Brandon Faber says police were called. No one was allowed to leave or enter the team’s suburban campus for about an hour. The Bears practice about 30 miles north of Soldier Field. Chicago
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley has signed a one-year, $12 million deal to remain with the Houston Astros after missing more than half of last season with a shoulder injury. The 2023 season will be Brantley’s fifth with the Astros. Last season he hit .288 with 14
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Dungy and Jerome Bettis are among those mourning the death of Franco Harris. The Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back died this week at the age of 72 just before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception that forever earned him a spot in
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Maddy Westbeld scored 10 points in four minutes and No. 5 Notre Dame started the second half on a 17-0 spree en route to a 85-57 win over Western Michigan. The 10-1 Fighting Irish led 38-30 at the half, but scored on seven of their
Continue ReadingFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Shyanne Sellers scored 18 points, Diamond Miller had 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and four blocks and No. 15 Maryland beat Purdue Fort Wayne 88-51 in the final non-conference matchup for the Terps. The game featured sisters Shyanne and Shayla Sellers. They played together at Aurora High School in
Continue ReadingOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has hired former Auburn athletic director Allen Greene as an administrator. Greene will be the department’s senior deputy athletic director, vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics Keith Carter announced on Wednesday. Greene will serve as the Rebels’ chief operating officer, oversee the department’s external operations and maintain oversight of the football
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