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US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, w…
Rivers rallies Knicks past Jazz 112-100 for 3rd straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Rivers scored 23 points, including 14 straight for the Knicks down the stretch, and Julius Randle had 30 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists as New York won its third straight by beating th…
LSU taps Peetz, Mangas as top offensive coaches
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron has hired Jake Peetz as his offensive coordinator and DJ Mangas as passing game coordinator, luring both coaches away from the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Jets interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for coaching job
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets kicked off their coaching search by interviewing Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Wednesday.
George Washington basketball game postponed due to DC curfew
WASHINGTON (AP) — A men’s college basketball game scheduled to be played in Washington on Wednesday night was postponed after
Mara optimistic about Giants future, GM Gettleman returning
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While sick of the losing seasons, co-owner John Mara felt the New York Giants established a foundation and culture under rookie coach Joe Judge, giving him optimism the playoffs may not…
Sixers top Wizards despite Beal's record-tying 60 points
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal sank his free throw in the final seconds to reach a milestone, a Washington record-tying 60 points.
Jamal Adams among several stars savoring 1st playoff seasons
Jamal Adams yelled in celebration after Seattle qualified for the playoffs last month and lit up a victory cigar at the podium when the Seahawks clinched the division.
Gilyard scores 22 to carry Richmond past Rhode Island 80-73
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jacob Gilyard had a season-high 22 points as Richmond defeated Rhode Island 80-73 on Wednesday night.
Messi nets 2 in Barça win at Bilbao; Atlético upset in Copa
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league, while Atlético Madrid was ousted from the Copa del Rey by a third-tier side on Wednesda…
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New team, same ole Tom Brady.
No. 21 Duke beats Boston College 83-82 without Coach K
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski was sidelined due to COVID-19 proto…
Titans' woeful defense sees postseason as fresh start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Postseason means a fresh start, and the Tennessee defense may be the unit most in need of just that opportunity.
Boca and River stopped in 1st leg of Copa Libertadores semis
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentinian archrivals River Plate and Boca Juniors failed to beat their Brazilian opponents in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals and are now in danger of missing the Jan. 30 decide…
Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot.
Jean-Baptiste carries Chattanooga past Samford 73-68
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — David Jean-Baptiste scored 22 points and Malachi Smith added 21 as Chattanooga narrowly beat Samford 73-68 on Wednesday night.