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Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating

Nov. 02, 2024 23:47 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the struggling 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The NBA quickly said it has opened an investigation into the...

Will Howard throws for 2 touchdowns and No. 4 Ohio State fends off No. 3 Penn State 20-13

Nov. 02, 2024 17:34 PM EDT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Will Howard popped up, victory in hand and the homecoming the Ohio State quarterback longed for complete. The Pennsylvania native who has long felt Penn State didn't think he was good enough to play there signaled first down with his hand. ...

Dillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to 38-17 win over Michigan

Nov. 02, 2024 20:28 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In Oregon's first Big Ten season, the top-ranked Ducks have beaten the conference's traditional powers: Ohio State and Michigan. Dillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in another efficient performance from the Heisman Trophy front-runner,...

Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'

Nov. 02, 2024 21:10 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck jumped into the stands wearing black eye paint smeared across his face and a wide smile. His three interceptions were a distant memory. All he cared about what celebrating another victory in the game he cherishes most. Beck threw for 309 yards...

Behren Morton leads late TD drive as Texas Tech posts 23-22 upset for No. 11 Cyclones' first loss

Nov. 02, 2024 20:40 PM EDT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Behren Morton drove Texas Tech 71 yards for the winning touchdown with 19 seconds left, and the Red Raiders denied No. 11 Iowa State its best start in program history with a 23-22 upset Saturday. Tahj Brooks's 5-yard touchdown run came after the Cyclones had taken...

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will miss game at Falcons. Team doesn't say why

Nov. 02, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott won't make the trip to Atlanta and will miss Sunday's game for reasons the team didn't disclose. The announcement Saturday means Elliott will miss a game for the first time in eight seasons over two stints with the...

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

Nov. 02, 2024 22:24 PM EDT

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday night. Silver, speaking before the Miami-Washington game in Mexico City, has wanted a more competitive All-Star event for...

Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby

Nov. 02, 2024 20:39 PM EDT

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.78. Sent off as the 6-1 fourth...

Blaney lost sleep after last week's loss, needs a big showing at Martinsville to defend NASCAR title

Nov. 02, 2024 15:41 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney had the checkered flag in sight and a spot in NASCAR's title-deciding race within his grasp last week on the last lap of a contentious battle. Then out of nowhere, Tyler Reddick slid past Blaney in the final turn and snatched the victory away. Reddick will...

Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

Nov. 02, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday’s game against Sacramento. “It’s not just Carter 15 going up, it’s all of us...

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Jake DeBrusk finally gets on the board after signing long-term deal with the Canucks

Nov. 03, 2024 01:38 AM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — As the games kept piling on without a goal this season, the stress kept increasing for Jake DeBrusk. The top-six forward, who signed a seven-year, $38.5 million deal with Vancouver in the offseason after spending seven years with Boston, had yet to score...

Brashard Smith and No. 20 SMU overwhelm previously undefeated No. 18 Pitt 48-25

Nov. 03, 2024 01:29 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Brashard Smith ran for 161 yards with a 71-yard sprint for the first of his two rushing touchdowns and made a nifty tiptoe catch for another score as No. 20 SMU overwhelmed previously undefeated and 18th-ranked Pittsburgh 48-25 on Saturday night to keep the Mustangs tied for the...

Nikola Jokic scores team-high 27 points, leading the Nuggets past the Jazz 129-103

Nov. 03, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 20 as the Denver Nuggets used a third-quarter offensive surge to beat the Utah Jazz 129-103 on Saturday night for their first home win of the season. Julian Strawther added 19 points and Christian Braun 17 for...

SMU cornerback taken off field in an ambulance, but returns to sideline before end of win over Pitt

Nov. 03, 2024 01:20 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — SMU cornerback AJ Davis was taken off the field in an ambulance to a hospital after a special teams play late in the first half of the No. 20 Mustangs' game against No. 18 Pittsburgh, but was back on the sideline with his teammates before the end of their 48-25 win Saturday night. ...

Howden's OT goal beats Utah 4-3 and keep Golden Knights perfect at home

Nov. 03, 2024 01:02 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden deked Alexander Kerfoot, skated to the front of the net and scored at 2:15 of overtime to keep the Vegas Golden Knights perfect at home with a 4-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. Noah Hanifin had a goal and two assists for the...

Thunder extend perfect start with 105-92 win over Clippers

Nov. 03, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their undefeated start to the season by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-92 on Saturday night. All five Thunder starters scored in double figures, and the six straight wins to...

Dante Chachere accounts for 5 TDs as Portland State beats Sacramento State 58-38

Nov. 03, 2024 01:12 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dante Chachere threw a touchdown pass and ran for four TDs Saturday night to help Portland State beat Sacramento State 58-38. Delon Thompson scored on 1-yard run to give the Vikings the lead for good with about 4:17 left in the third quarter and, after...

Pius Suter scores twice as Canucks beat Sharks 3-2

Nov. 03, 2024 01:06 AM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Pius Suter scored his second goal of the game with 25.7 seconds left, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday night. Jake DeBrusk also scored for Vancouver, giving the Canucks a 2-1 lead with 4:22 to play. It was DeBrusk’s first...

Bucks 'haven't been able to sustain 48 minutes' of solid basketball as they await Middleton's return

Nov. 03, 2024 01:04 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — This isn’t the way the Milwaukee Bucks expected to open a potential bounce-back season after consecutive first-round playoff exits. Since winning their season opener at Philadelphia, the Bucks have lost five straight and are four games below .500 for the first...

Dean Connors runs for 105 yards, 2 TDs; Rice beats Navy for first time since 2002

Nov. 03, 2024 01:02 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Dean Connors ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead Rice to a 24-10 victory over Navy on Saturday night. Rice (3-6, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) beat the Midshipmen for first time since 2002. It was also the second straight loss for Navy...