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
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros’ victorious World Series run has not only given an emotional boost to a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. It has provided an economic lift as well. And for one Houston family, the journey to a championship provided them with a way to financially help their grandparents rebuild after … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The steakhouse at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino is now called BH Steak — instead of Besh Steak. The change, reported by New Orleans media, comes a week after the casino broke ties with celebrity chef John Besh. The action followed an investigative story by NOLA.comThe Times-Picayune about allegations of sexual harassment … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators worked Wednesday to determine what led a truck driver to mow down people on a riverfront bike path near the World Trade Center, brandishing air guns and yelling “God is great!” in Arabic as his deadly route of terror ended with a crash, authorities said. Eight people were killed and … Continue reading
Legislation to build an aerial tram to take paying visitors to a riverside boardwalk in the Grand Canyon has been voted down by the Navajo Nation Council. Members of the council voted 16-2 against the bill during a special session Tuesday in Window Rock, Arizona. It was the first time the full council had … Continue reading
HONG KONG (AP) — Young Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong warned Wednesday that China’s rise means human rights are in increasingly greater danger of being overshadowed globally by business interests. He was responding to questions about his expectations for an upcoming Asian tour by U.S. President Donald Trump, who will visit China and four … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s finance industry could lose 10,000 jobs on the first day after the country leaves the European Union, the Bank of England warned Wednesday, as it urged the government to swiftly reach a transitional deal to smooth out the process. Sam Woods, the central bank’s deputy governor for prudential regulation, told a … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly set aside plans to require new cars to be able to wirelessly talk to each other, auto industry officials said, jeopardizing one of the most promising technologies for preventing traffic deaths. The Obama administration proposed last December that all new cars and light trucks come equipped with … Continue reading
MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump emphatically rejected claims Wednesday that he was disrespectful to the grieving family of a slain soldier, as the firestorm he ignited over his assertions of empathy for American service members spread into a third contentious day. “I have proof,” he insisted. The controversy over how Trump has conducted one … Continue reading
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ed Orgeron didn’t have many good moments during the three years he was actually employed at Mississippi. The LSU coach had a great one at the Rebels’ expense Saturday night. Derrius Guice ran for a season-high 276 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 24 LSU over Ole Miss 40-24 in … Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors not only lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, they lost their cool in the closing minute. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant both were ejected with 43 seconds left Saturday night, a fitting end to a frustrating night for Warriors in a 111-101 loss to Memphis. “My pockets will … Continue reading
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