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RICHMOND, Va. — Led by Brandon Johns Jr.’s 18 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Radford Highlanders 70-62 on Wednesday night. The Rams are now 7-4 on the season, while the Highlanders moved to 6-5.

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damian Lillard had 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-112 for their third straight win. Anfernee Simons added 23 points for Portland, which has won five of six. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, Doug McDermott added 14

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Braeden Carrington hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, Jamison Battle added 18, including five 3s, and Minnesota beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-56 to snap a five-game losing streak. Dawson Garcia had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal for Minnesota. Battle hit two 3-pointers as the Gophers

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tray Jackson scored 12 points off of the bench to lead the Seton Hall Pirates past the Drexel Dragons 66-49. The Pirates improved to 7-4 with the win and the Dragons fell to 5-6.

NORFOLK, Va. — Led by Caheim Brown’s 20 points, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 81-75 on Wednesday night. The Spartans are now 7-4 on the season, while the Falcons moved to 4-6.

By The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Led by David Dejulius’ 22 points, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Miami (OH) RedHawks 103-76. The Bearcats moved to 7-4 with the win and the RedHawks fell to 4-6.

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored 20 points, Wendell Green Jr. had 17 and No. 19 Auburn beat Georgia State 72-64. The Tigers rebounded from their first loss, 82-73 against Memphis, with a hot-shooting second half after struggling for the first 23 minutes. Auburn shot 67% in the

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Golden State’s Stephen Curry didn’t finish the game because of a left shoulder injury. Curry scored 24 of his 38 points in

BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Led by Devon Dunn’s 19 points, the Campbell Fighting Camels defeated the William Peace Pacers 97-58 on Wednesday night. The Fighting Camels are now 5-5 on the season.

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tremaine Edmunds has the size and Matt Milano brings the speed to the Buffalo Bills defense. Together, they form a starting linebacker tandem which has anchored one of the NFL’s top defenses over the past five seasons. Both use their distinct skillsets to complement

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he isn’t ready to oust Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders and wants to discuss the possibility with other NFL owners. Irsay has said he believes there is merit for Snyder’s removal amid several scandals and

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers had wide receivers Mike Williams and Keenan Allen back on the field together in their 23-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. If the pair remains healthy, that would be a huge help to the Chargers as they push to reach the

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was an assistant under New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for 18 years. McDaniels was New England’s offensive coordinator for 13 years. He’s now in his first season as the Raiders’ coach. The Raiders and Patriots play each other

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. The Detroit News reports the conviction will be expunged from Bates’ record if he completes probation successfully. Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Patrick Conlin waived a fine during Wednesday’s sentencing.

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There is no secret to the New York Giants’ success this season. When the Giants can run the ball effectively, the result has been positive. When the Giants can run the ball effectively, the result has been positive. The team has topped 100 yards

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Cleveland Guardians for a player to be named and cash. The 26-yeara-old Miller batted .243 with six homers, 51 RBIs, a .301 on-base percentage and .351 slugging percentage in 130 games with the Guardians last season. He primarily played first base but

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The calmness and optimism Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell pours into the job has not publicly wavered amid persistent struggles for his group. The pass defense hasn’t held up nearly that well. The Vikings have allowed 1,678 yards through the air over the

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball returned Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons after missing 11 games because of an ankle injury. Ball played in only his fourth game of the season. The Hornets have lost five straight to fall to 7-20. Ball was sidelined after reinjuring his left ankle

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim has taken a leave of absence from the organization because of a health-related issue. The team acknowledged Keim’s health issues on Wednesday, but didn’t elaborate. Quentin Harris and Adrian Wilson will handle his duties on an interim basis. The team said it wouldn’t have any

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country’s unprecedented achievement. Football fans streamed to the