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Beck throws 4 TD passes and Frazier runs for 3 scores to lead No. 8 Georgia past UMass, 59-21

Nov. 24, 2024 03:01 AM EST

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Coach Kirby Smart hopes some ugly breakdowns by his defense in No. 8 Georgia's otherwise dominant 59-21 win over Massachusetts on Saturday will provide lessons his team can use in its final regular-season game. Smart says the most important lesson is about more...

Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola

Nov. 23, 2024 20:19 PM EST

It started as an evening of celebration for Manchester City. It ended with the four-time defending Premier League champion conceding four goals and falling to a fifth-straight loss in all competitions as it faces a deepening crisis in a season that is threatening to unravel. A 4-0...

Buccaneers and Giants are facing desperate times heading into their final 7 games

Nov. 23, 2024 13:14 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants are facing desperate times heading into the final seven games of the regular season. The Giants (2-8) are in such bad shape after losing five games in a row that they first benched and then released...

No. 13 SMU rewards Rhett Lashlee's smashing ACC debut with contract extension

Nov. 22, 2024 12:43 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — SMU and coach Rhett Lashlee have agreed on a contract extension with the No. 13 Mustangs on track for a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and possible playoff bid in their league debut. The school announced the deal Friday, a day before SMU (9-1, 6-0...

Sacco soaks up the experience in his 1st game as Bruins interim coach

Nov. 21, 2024 23:09 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — The hours leading up to the Boston Bruins' game against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night had a different vibe for Joe Sacco. The longtime Bruins assistant was named the team's interim coach on Tuesday after Jim Montgomery was fired following a lackluster start...

Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beating 3 gives No. 13 Baylor 99-98 win over No. 22 St. John's in 2OT

Nov. 21, 2024 22:33 PM EST

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jeremy Roach made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and No. 13. Baylor rallied from five points down in the final 18 seconds of the second overtime to beat No. 22 St. John's 99-98 on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship. St. John's led 98-93 when Deivon Smith...

Joonas Korpisalo stops 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scores, and Bruins win 1st game since firing coach

Nov. 21, 2024 22:04 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game’s only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery and named Joe Sacco as interim coach. The win snapped...

Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes 'more trophies'

Nov. 21, 2024 18:38 PM EST

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years on Thursday and quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his...

MLB Free Agent Signings List

Nov. 20, 2024 16:10 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 10 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...

Los Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position

Nov. 19, 2024 19:56 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill their vacant head coach position, the franchise announced Tuesday night. Roberts has spent the last nine-plus seasons at Utah and led the team to three straight NCAA Tournament berths. She was the...