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Berger scores 25, No. 20 Indiana women top Minnesota 65-52

January 27, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Grace Berger scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and the No. 20 Indiana women beat Minnesota 65-52 on Monday night.Jaelynn Penn added 15 points and Ali Patberg had 11 with six rebounds...

Nelson’s 26 help power American to a 77-57 romp past Lehigh

January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sa'eed Nelson had a season-high 26 points as American ran away in the second half to knock off Lehigh 77-57 on Monday night.Stacy Beckton Jr. had 16 points for American, which remains in second-place in the Patriot League, two games...

Howard helps No. 13 Kentucky holds off Auburn women, 68-61

January 27, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rhyne Howard hit three clutch free throws, collected a steal and blocked a shot in the final 29 seconds as the No. 13 Kentucky women held off Auburn, 68-61 on Monday night.The Wildcats dropped to 13th in the latest Associated Press...

Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By AARON BEARD | January 27, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Garrison Brooks had 25 points and 11 rebounds to help North Carolina beat rival North Carolina State 75-65 on Monday night.Leaky Black added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Tar Heels (10-10, 3-6 Atlantic Coast Conference),...

Los Angeles unites in grief for adopted son Kobe Bryant

By BETH HARRIS | January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chants rose in the plaza across from Staples Center. "Kobe!" and "MVP! MVP!" They came from hundreds of fans gathered to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant.Candles burned alongside hand-lettered messages scrawled on signs and the...

Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys

By MESFIN FEKADU | January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family.“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” —...

Lillard scores 50 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 139-129

By ANNE M. PETERSON | January 27, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a night when he set another franchise mark, Damian Lillard's thoughts weren't on his game.They were on Kobe Bryant.Lillard had 50 points and 13 assists, becoming the first Portland player with 40-plus points in three straight...

The Latest: Remains recovery at Bryant crash site underway

January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant (all times local):8:30 p.m.Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says his department's helicopters were grounded due to weather in the area where a helicopter carrying...

Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world

By GREG BEACHAM | January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire.He earned Los Angeles’ eternal adoration during his two decades as the fierce soul of the beloved Lakers,...

Young scores 45 on emotional night, leads Hawks past Wizards

By GEORGE HENRY | January 26, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had to compose himself a couple of times when asked about the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.It wasn't easy for Young, who was mentored by Bryant and had a special relationship with the former NBA star's 13-year-old...

Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in copter crash, 7 others dead

By STEFANIE DAZIO | January 26, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring...

Zion has 21 points and 11 rebs, Pelicans top Celtics 123-108

By BRETT MARTEL | January 26, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson's authoritative, two-handed dunk as he was fouled by Boston guard Kemba Walker gave an appreciative crowd its first taste of how effectively the New Orleans Pelicans can close out games with the NBA's top draft choice...