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By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored two minutes into his first game in six weeks to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Trent Frederic had a pair of goals and Linus Ullmark stopped 26 shots for Boston. Nick Foligno, Patrice Bergeron and Pavel

By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Darius McGhee’s 27 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 79-55. The Flames are now 22-7 with the win and the Gamecocks fell to 11-18.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kelton Talford scored 20 points and Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 75-67. Talford also had six rebounds for the Eagles (13-16, 8-8 Big South Conference). Cory Hightower added 16 points and seven boards. Toneari Lane sank four 3-pointers and scored 16. Tyeree Bryan finished with 23 points to pace the Buccaneers (8-19,

By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calf. — Isaiah Stevens scored 17 points to lead the Colorado State Rams and John Tonje secured the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as the Rams took down the Fresno State Bulldogs 60-57. The Rams are now 12-15 on the season, while the Bulldogs moved to

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Rahm is one round away from another victory and a return to No. 1 in the world. Rahm birdied his last hole for a 65 and a three-shot lead over Max Homa. Tiger Woods had his best Saturday score since the fall of 2019

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury. Griner, who was a free agent, re-signed with the Mercury on a one-year contract according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because no announcement has been made.

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Bernhard Langer remained in position to tie Hale Irwin’s PGA Tour Champions victory record of 45, shooting a 2-under 70 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Chubb Classic. The 65-year-old Langer, the winner last year, had a 10-under 134 total on Tiburon Golf Club’s

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim scored 25 points and Kaylynne Truong hit four 3-pointers and added 14 points to help No. 20 Gonzaga beat Saint Mary’s 65-51 and extend its win streak against the Gaels to six. Ejim hit a jumper and Truong followed with a 3-pointer to make it 5-0 and the Bulldogs

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and 24th-ranked Providence earned its 20th victory of the season, holding on for a 85-72 win over Villanova. Bryce Hopkins added 19 points and 12 rebounds. Noah Locked finished with 16 points. Croswell connected on two

SAN ANTONIO — Jordan Walker’s 25 points helped UAB defeat UTSA 83-78. Walker shot 8 for 19 and made four 3-pointers for the Blazers. KJ Buffen scored 16 points and Ty Brewer had 12 points. The Roadrunners were led by Japhet Medor, who posted 22 points, four assists and two steals.

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Jamari Smith and Brian Moore scored 18 points each in Murray State’s 74-58 win over Evansville on Saturday night. Smith went 8 of 15 from the field for the Racers (15-13, 10-8 Missouri Valley Conference). Moore shot 5 of 10 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line. Quincy

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Led by Trey Tennyson’s 23 points, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 77-54 on Saturday night. The Islanders moved to 19-9 with the win and the Cowboys dropped to 9-20.

BOONE, N.C. — Led by Mekhi Long’s 17 points, the Old Dominion Monarchs defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 74-63 on Saturday night. The Monarchs improved to 17-11 with the victory and the Mountaineers fell to 15-14.

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — After last season, Lucas Giolito was angry. The Chicago White Sox right-hander packed up that anger and took it right to the gym. The end result is a slimmed-down version of the 6-foot-6 Giolito primed for what he hopes will be a return to his

By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Novak scored twice and Roman Josi had a goal and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 7-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. Ryan Johansen, Matt Duchene, Colton Sissons and Yakov Trenin also scored for Nashville, which had lost three of its last

By AARON BRACY Associated Press VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Lou Lopez Sénéchal scored 22 points, including a crucial jumper late in the fourth quarter, to lead No. 6 UConn to a 60-51 victory over Maddy Siegrist and No. 14 Villanova. Dorka Juhász added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Aaliyah Edwards had 13 points and

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State women’s basketball players wiped away tears as they stood shoulder to shoulder during a moment of silence before losing to No. 8 Maryland 66-61 on Saturday, less than a week after three students were killed in a shooting on campus. “I’m really

By CODY FRIESEN Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell hit a 3-pointer from near midcourt with 2:42 remaining to help boost No. 12 Kansas State to a 61-55 win over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday. Nowell finished with 20 points. Keyontae Johnson had 15 points for the Wildcats (20-7, 8-6 Big 12).

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior has turned playmaker to set up a late breakthrough and help Real Madrid win at Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league. Vinícius led Madrid’s attack with Karim Benzema resting ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League game at Liverpool. Vinícus is Madrid’s top scorer this season

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Drew Thelwell scored 19 points as Morehead State beat Lindenwood 71-58 on Saturday. Thelwell was 7 of 9 shooting and made 5 of 6 3-pointers for the Eagles (19-10, 12-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Alex Gross scored 13 points and added three blocks. Kalil Thomas shot 3 for 9, including 3 for