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January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of stability at several key positions.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Villanova forced to postpone 3 games after positive tests

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright’s plan to resume coaching No. 3 Villanova following a bout with COVID-19 was put on hold Monday when two players tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the program to postpone its next three games.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Embiid's double-double leads 76ers past Hornets 118-101

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid wore a sweatshirt with “The Process” emblazoned on the front, his nickname that’s a nod to the path the 76ers took from a forlorn franchise to one that has the best record in the NBA.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Owusu, Miller help No. 12 Terps top No. 19 Hoosiers 84-80

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ashley Owusu scored 20 points, including the clinching free throw with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 12 Maryland held off No. 19 Indiana 84-80 on Monday night after letting a 16-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

AP Sportlight

Jan. 6

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Georgia tallies votes as US Senate control hangs in balance

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Doc Holliday out as Marshall coach despite conference honors

Marshall football coach Doc Holliday is out after 11 seasons with the Thundering Herd after the school said Monday it would not renew his contract.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Mavericks use big 4th-quarter run to beat Rockets 113-100

HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists, and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 30 off the bench as the Dallas Mavericks used a big fourth quarter run to pull away in a 113-100 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Sandra Scully, wife of Hall of Fame announcer, dies at 76

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Scully, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully, has died from complications of ALS. She was 76.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Clayton scores 32 to lead Coppin St. past Delaware St. 86-78

BALTIMORE (AP) — DeJuan Clayton had a career-high 32 points as Coppin State got past Delaware State 86-78 on Monday night.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Today in History

Today in History

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — A four-game winning streak at the end of the season wasn't enough to save Anthony Lynn's job with the Los Angeles Chargers.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

ESPN using MegaCast treatment for Sunday's NFL playoff game

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN's broadcast of Sunday's NFL wild-card playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans will receive the MegaCast treatment for the first time.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Falden carries Winthrop over Charleston Southern 85-69

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charles Falden posted 14 points as Winthrop extended its season-opening win streak to eight games, beating Charleston Southern 85-69 on Monday.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Randle scores 28, Rivers' 3 helps Knicks beat Hawks 113-108

ATLANTA (AP) — Julius Randle scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Austin Rivers hit a huge 3-pointer and the New York Knicks kept up their strong start with a 113-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Baylor hires BYU's Jeff Grimes as new offensive coordinator

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jeff Grimes has been named offensive coordinator at Baylor after three seasons in the same position at BYU.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Curry scores 30 after career night, Warriors beat Kings

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry followed up his career-high 62 points a night earlier with another 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the suddenly clicking Golden State Warriors past the Sacramento Kings 137-106 on Monday.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans know Deshaun Watson is the quarterback they need to lead them next year and beyond.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers

DeVonta Smith would be a Heisman Trophy winner unlike any other.