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Bjorkstrand injury is latest blow for hard-luck Blue Jackets

By MITCH STACY | February 21, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Injuries to key players keep coming for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now have lost top goal-scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand for the rest of the season.The 24-year-old forward fractured an ankle in Thursday night's loss to the Philadelphia...

Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor

By LARRY LAGE, DAVID EGGERT, KATHLEEN FOODY, and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | February 21, 2020

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — An Olympic wrestler has accused a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams at the school and said the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known among his teammates.Andy...

James Harden, Rockets roll to 135-105 rout of young Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 21, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Russell Westbrook vowed to better control his emotions down the stretch of the regular season. They sometimes get the better of him and he realizes he's under the watchful eye of referees because of his reputation, but he won't...

Monk, Bridges lead Hornets over cold-shooting Bulls, 103-93

By JARED WYLLYS | February 21, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devonte Graham failed to score for the first time this season. Even with their star guard held without a point, the Hornets had enough to beat the Bulls.Malik Monk scored 25 points, Miles Bridges added 22 and Charlotte hung on to beat...

Hayes’ OT goal powers Flyers past Blue Jackets 4-3

By MITCH STACY | February 20, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Hayes and the Philadelphia Flyers looked at their home-and-home series with Columbus as a chance to jump-start their playoff push.They are off and running now.Hayes scored 3:51 into overtime, and the Flyers beat the slumping...

Embiid has 39, powers 76ers past Nets in overtime, 112-104

By KEVIN COONEY | February 20, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 39 points and 16 rebounds, Alec Burks and Shake Milton added big baskets in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their dominance at home with a 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.Playing...

Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin needing two goals to reach 700 in his career. The other No. 8 on the ice scored twice instead.Ovechkin scored his 699th goal to close in on another milestone, but the Washington Capitals dropped their...

Jones, Evans pace No. 5 Louisville in win over Georgia Tech

By GEORGE HENRY | February 20, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Louisville is accustomed to scoring at will in the ACC. It leads the league in offense, field-goal percentage and free-throw percentage, but the Cardinals can defend pretty well, too.“It was a good defensive game," forward Kylee Shook...

Bounce back: MLB veterans to watch in spring games

By DAVID BRANDT | February 20, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton's intimidating presence was missing from the middle of the Yankees' lineup for a big chunk of 2019 because of an injury-filled season.As he tries to bounce back, the New York slugger will have his spring at-bats...

Pastrnak scores winner in Bruins’ 2-1 OT win over Oilers

February 20, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — David Pastrnak scored the winner 1:14 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.Pastrnak was set up for the goal on a pass from David Krejci. He tucked the puck between Oilers...

Rangers score 5 times in third period, top Blackhawks 6-3

By MATT CARLSON | February 19, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Rangers, Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider have all gotten hot, and are ready to chase a playoff spot.Zibanejad and Kreider each had a goal and two assists as the Rangers scored five times in the third period and beat the...

Freshman Baker’s 20 points helps lead Texas over TCU

By JIM VERTUNO | February 19, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Will Baker scored a season-high 20 points and Texas snapped a four-game losing streak with a 70-56 win over TCU on Wednesday night.Baker was a top-50 recruit but had struggled to crack the Texas lineup, and had scored a...