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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women's final for 1st Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy that goes to the women's champion and was placed on a pedestal near the entrance to the...
Novak Djokovic takes a jab at injury 'experts' by posting a picture of an MRI of his left hamstring
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media early Sunday, more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal because of what he said at his news conference was a torn muscle. ...
Victor Wembanyama reflects on San Antonio's 2-game stay in Paris: 'This week was amazing'
PARIS (AP) — The final tally for Victor Wembanyama's trip in Paris: two games, 50 points, 23 rebounds, eight assists, six blocks, two courts dedicated, one trip to the Eiffel Tower, a Fashion Week appearance, a Champions League match attended and about a million high-fives. And one...
No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 games
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Miles Kelly hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 53-51 win over No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday night. Auburn...
Harris English holds off Sam Stevens by a shot in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Harris English clearly relishes a challenge. When he faced months of rehabilitation after hip surgery, he says he welcomed it. When he encounters ferocious wind or devilish course setups at his beloved Torrey Pines, he embraces the idea of thriving when par equals...
Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia for the NFC title game as a key player for the Commanders
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The thought invaded Zach Ertz's mind late in 2023 when he was out of football and a year removed from knee surgery. He wasn't ready to retire, but he was worried about something. “Are you still the same player?” he wondered to himself. Ertz...
Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Nickel's 3-pointer with 1:50 left put Vanderbilt ahead to stay as the Commodores upset a Top 10 team on their home court for a second straight Saturday by beating No. 9 Kentucky 74-69. Vanderbilt fans stormed the court again after the win, a repeat...
Josh Harris finds himself on brink of championship with Commanders he can't find with 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On the first day Josh Harris stepped behind the microphone to celebrate buying the 76ers, he promised fans the new ownership group cared deeply about the distressed franchise and vowed a holding that included Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and rapper Will Smith would return...
Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager
The New York Jets' lengthy searches are over, and they're pairing a first-time general manager with a first-time head coach to try to turn things around. Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey agreed to terms Saturday with the Jets to become their GM. ...
Mets' top executives hint Alonso's return is growing less likely
NEW YORK (AP) — It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely...
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Hargress' 22 lead UC Riverside past Cal State Bakersfield 83-79
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress' 22 points helped UC Riverside defeat Cal State Bakersfield 83-79 on Saturday night. Hargress shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (13-8, 6-3...
Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev in the men's final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the first Australian Open men’s final between the players ranked No. 1 and No. 2 since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019. The top-seeded Sinner is a 23-year-old from Italy who...
Frazier scores 17, UTEP downs Kennesaw State 73-71
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Otis Frazier III had 17 points in UTEP's 73-71 victory against Kennesaw State on Saturday night. Frazier added five rebounds and eight steals for the Miners (15-5, 5-2 Conference USA). Kevin Kalu shot 6 of 7 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to add 14...
Alabama top scorer Sears held scoreless, sits entire 2nd half; Oats points to defense
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama guard Mark Sears came into Saturday night's game against LSU leading the team and the Southeastern Conference in scoring but was held scoreless and spent the entire second half of the Crimson Tide's 80-73 win on the bench. “We played the guys that...
Ducks goaltender John Gibson suffers upper-body injury during 1st period
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ducks goaltender John Gibson suffered an upper-body injury during the first period of Saturday night's game against the Nashville Predators and was replaced between periods. Lukas Dostal took over netminding duties at the start of the second period. Gibson...
Grand Canyon earns 79-66 win over Utah Tech
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — JaKobe Coles' 18 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Utah Tech 79-66 on Saturday night. Coles also had eight rebounds for the Antelopes (15-5, 5-1 Western Athletic Conference). Rayshon Harrison scored 13 points while going 3 of 4 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw...
Anderson scores 29, UCSB knocks off Cal State Fullerton 83-75
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Cole Anderson had 29 points in UC Santa Barbara's 83-75 victory against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night. Anderson shot 9 of 14 from the field, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Gauchos (13-7, 5-4...
Ben Gregg has 24 points, Michael Ajayi scores 20 and Gonzaga cruises to 105-62 romp over Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ben Gregg didn't miss a shot and matched his career high with 24 points, Michael Ajayi scored a season-high 20 and Gonzaga snapped a two-game slide with 105-62 victory over Portland on Saturday night. Gregg buried all 10 of his shots from the floor with four...
Jaren Jackson scores 28, Zach Edey adds 19 and Grizzlies win 6th straight, 125-103 over Jazz
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103 on Saturday night. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while...
Avs GM MacFarland felt 'timing was right' to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
BOSTON (AP) — Facing the prospect of Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to trade the star forward and bolster the Avalanche's roster for the future. “I think it was just a tough...
