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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…
No. 21 Duke edges 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…
South Florida wins 7th straight, tops Wichita State 66-48
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Elena Tsineke hit five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to lead No. 18 South Florida to a 66-48 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday night.
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'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision
MIAMI (AP) — With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours
Brees doesn't want Saints' playoff run to be about him
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees doesn’t want the Saints to make their upcoming playoff run about him, even if the record-setting quarterback’s career could end on any given weekend.
PSG draws in Pochettino's first game; leader Lyon wins 3-2
PARIS (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge of Paris Saint-Germain ended in a tame 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday as leader Lyon moved three points clear by beating Lens 3-2 at home.
Alston Jr. carries Boise St. past Air Force 78-59
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 16 points and seven rebounds as Boise State extended its win streak to nine games, defeating Air Force 78-59 on Wednesday night.
NC State QB Hockman leaving to become graduate transfer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman says he plans to leave the 24th-ranked Wolfpack as a graduate transfer.
Hayward's career-high 44 lead Hornets power Hawks, 102-94
ATLANTA (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 44 points and the Charlotte Hornets recovered after trailing for the first time in the fourth quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-94 on Wednesday night.
Fultz tears ACL, out for season; Magic beat Cavs 105-94
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former top overall draft pick Markelle Fultz suffered a season-ending tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first quarter of the Orlando Magic’s 105-94 win over the Cle…
Bruised Bears could be without Smith, Mooney against Saints
The Chicago Bears got the help they needed to make the playoffs for the second time in coach Matt Nagy's three seasons.
Hyland's double-double helps VCU beat George Mason 66-61
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Sophomore Nah'Shon Hyland scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds — his first career double-double — to help VCU beat George Mason 66-61 on Wednesday night for the Rams' seventh w…
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game
Former LSU linebacker Patrick Queen is a good example of how a huge performance in a national championship game can help a player boost his NFL draft stock.
Louisville tops No. 19 Virginia Tech 73-71 in ACC showdown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — David Johnson felt relief as Louisville emerged with a tension-filled victory over No. 19 Virginia Tech.
Richie scores 15 to lead Tulsa over South Florida 61-51
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Austin Richie posted 15 points as Tulsa topped South Florida 61-51 on Wednesday.