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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release on Friday by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. “Daniel came to see me this...
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules
LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a...
Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot
The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Week 16 home game against the Denver Broncos flexed from Sunday, Dec. 22, to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday's announcement makes this the first time a game...
NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick...
Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder, dealing another blow to the 49ers' playoff hopes. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks....
Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night. The most jarring sign of trouble came in Thursday night's...
Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the...
Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team
WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati's bid for a National Women's Soccer League expansion team. Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women's pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming that Clark, a rookie for the Indiana...
Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at...
Angel Yin rides a hot putter to 2-shot lead in LPGA finale
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Angel Yin rammed in a 30-foot par putt on her opening hole, setting the tone for a day of big putts and 3-under 69 that gave her a two-shot lead Friday in the CME Group Tour Championship and the chase for the $4 million prize. Very clear in her rearview mirror...
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Jones scores 11 as Coastal Carolina downs IU Indianapolis 71-57
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Rasheed Jones' 11 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat IU Indianapolis 71-57 on Friday night. Jones added five rebounds for the Chanticleers (2-3). Denzel Hines scored 10 points while going 4 of 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Jordan...
Bailey scores 18 in Wofford's 81-73 victory against St. Thomas (Minnesota)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Justin Bailey scored 18 points as Wofford beat St. Thomas (Minnesota) 81-73 on Friday night. Bailey added five rebounds for the Terriers (2-3). Kyler Filewich added 14 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line while he also had 10...
Jones scores 16, American knocks off UMKC 64-60
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Greg Jones' 16 points helped American defeat Kansas City 64-60 on Friday night. Jones had three steals for the Eagles (2-4). Elijah Stephens added 14 points while going 2 of 4 and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds. Colin...
Pierce's 20 lead Presbyterian past Youngstown State 67-42
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jonah Pierce had 20 points in Presbyterian's 67-42 win against Youngstown State on Friday night. Pierce added nine rebounds for the Blue Hose (4-3). Kory Mincy scored 12 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Kobe Stewart had 11...
Florida A&M defeats Trinity Baptist 110-68
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Shaqir O'Neal scored 26 points as Florida A&M beat Trinity Baptist 110-68 on Friday night. O'Neal added nine rebounds and four blocks for the Rattlers (1-4). Milton Matthews scored 21 points, shooting 7 for 11, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc....
Gabe Madsen leads Utah to big early lead, 84-53 win over Utah Tech
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gabe Madsen scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half when Utah took a double-digit lead and the Utes beat Utah Tech 84-53 on Friday. Keanu Dawes added 14 points and nine rebounds, Mason Madsen scored 12 points and Mike Sharavjamts 10 for the Utes (4-1),...
Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — John Blackwell scored 17 points, John Tonje added 15 and No. 19 Wisconsin rode a hot start to an 86-70 victory over UCF in the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday night. Kamari McGee added 14 points while Nolan Winter had 13 points and 10 rebounds for...
Jamir Watkins scores 19 and Florida State tops Temple 78-69 to begin Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jamir Watkins scored 19 points, Malique Ewin set career highs with 15 points and nine rebounds and Florida State beat Temple 78-69 on Friday to begin the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Florida State (5-1) has a day off before facing UMass on Sunday....
Angel Yin rides a hot putter to 2-shot lead in LPGA finale
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Angel Yin rammed in a 30-foot par putt on her opening hole, setting the tone for a day of big putts and 3-under 69 that gave her a two-shot lead Friday in the CME Group Tour Championship and the chase for the $4 million prize. Very clear in her rearview mirror...
Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night. The most jarring sign of trouble came in Thursday night's...
