PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence brought plenty of energy to its matchup with No. 14 Minnesota. However, the Golden Gophers had the toughest player on the court, and he showed up when it counted. Jordan Murphy had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Minnesota outlasted the Friars 86-74 on Monday night. Murphy scored 15 points … Continue reading
CINCINNATI (AP) — Despite getting another high-scoring win, Xavier coach Chris Mack found some things he didn’t like. Trevon Bluiett had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the 15th-ranked Musketeers to a 101-75 victory over Rider on Monday night in the teams’ first-ever meeting. Tyrique Jones scored 19 points, J.P. Macura had 14, Paul … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards point guard John Wall isn’t known for his 3-point shooting. Don’t tell that to the Sacramento Kings. Wall had 21 points and nine assists, Marcin Gortat scored 18 and Washington beat Sacramento 110-92 on Monday night for its third straight win. Wall shot 8 of 9 from the field, including 4 … Continue reading
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Steve Mason worked hard in practice, stayed ready whenever he was called to make a spot start or come in for mop-up duty. But when the losses kept piling up and that first victory remained out of reach, Winnipeg’s backup goalie wondered when he would finally break through. He did Saturday … Continue reading
DENVER (AP) — Denver is no longer Tom Brady’s House of Horrors and the Broncos sure don’t scare anybody anymore. Brady threw three touchdown passes and the New England Patriots matched their own AFC record with their 12th consecutive road victory, pummeling the Broncos 41-16 on Sunday night. Brady’s 86th regular-season road win broke a … Continue reading
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Personal glory doesn’t really excite A’ja Wilson all that much. The South Carolina senior is all about winning, especially after experiencing the thrill of claiming the NCAA championship last season. Thus, after scoring a career-high 32 points in a 94-86 victory over No. 15 Maryland on Monday night, Wilson declared: … Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — One night last week, Kevin Durant sat out. On Monday, it was Stephen Curry with the same bruised thigh muscle that sidelined the NBA Finals MVP. Both games, Golden State showed off its remarkable depth, withstanding the absence of a big star. Durant had 21 points, a season-high eight assists and … Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic appeared to draw some motivation in facing his old team. “He was aggressive,” said former Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic, “looking to score.” Nurkic had 17 points and Portland beat the Nuggets 99-82 on Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Portland built an 86-66 … Continue reading
BONN, Germany (AP) — Movie star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants environmental activists to give more attention to immediate health hazards like air and water pollution. Schwarzenegger spoke Sunday at a global climate meeting in Bonn, Germany, where diplomats from around the world are discussing implementing the Paris climate accord. He said: “It’s … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House. “I’ve done it a long time,” said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, “and I’m … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Department officials opened formal negotiations on Monday to rewrite federal rules meant to protect students from fraud by colleges and universities. The talks with university representative and student advocates are taking place as the department faces criticism for delaying consideration of tens of thousands of loan forgiveness claims from students who … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Atlantic’s report on Donald Trump Jr. and his contacts with WikiLeaks (all times local): ___ 8i:50 p.m. President Donald Trump’s oldest son has released a series of direct messages he received from the Twitter account behind the WikiLeaks website, including his responses to the communications. Donald Trump Jr.’s … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everyone in Los Angeles knew it. This was the Dodgers’ year. And then it wasn’t. The boys in blue, who had the best record in Major League Baseball, never threatened Wednesday in a Game 7 World Series loss to the Houston Astros. And people who thought they would be watching a … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — UConn is in a familiar spot to start the season — No. 1 in the poll. The Huskies were a unanimous choice in the top spot of The Associated Press women’s basketball preseason poll on Thursday. It’s the 12th time in school history that UConn has been No. 1 in the … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has voiced his support for Vladimir Putin ahead of the Russian presidential election. Ovechkin posted a message in Russian on his Instagram account Thursday announcing he’s starting “a social movement called Putin Team.” Ovechkin says he has never hidden his feelings about Putin and has “always supported … Continue reading
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