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Eritrea expresses ‘dismay’ at new US visa restrictions

February 2, 2020

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The East African nation of Eritrea on Sunday expressed “dismay at this unfriendly act” after the Trump administration included it in the latest six countries to face U.S. visa restrictions.Eritrea's information ministry asserted...

Spray planes combat the huge locust outbreak in East Africa

By JOE MWIHIA, JOSPHAT KASIRE, and BEN CURTIS | February 2, 2020

NASUULU CONSERVANCY, Kenya (AP) — As locusts by the billions — yes, billions — descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 years, small planes are flying low over affected areas to spray pesticides in what experts call the only effective...

Jessup ties MWC 3s record, Boise State beats Nevada 73-64

February 2, 2020

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston scored 24 points, Justinian Jessup tied the Mountain West Conference record for 3-pointers made in a career, and Boise State beat Nevada 73-64 on Saturday night.Jessup finished with 17 points and hit two 3-pointers,...

Stansberry, Raimo help Hawaii rally, beat CSU Northridge

February 2, 2020

HONOLULU (AP) —Eddie Stansberry hit five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Zigmars Raimo scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting, and Hawaii rallied from a double-digit deficit to beat Cal State Northridge 80-75 on Saturday night.Freshman Justin...

Oilers top Flames 8-3; goalies Mike Smith, Cam Talbot fight

February 2, 2020

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton used a fast start and strong finish to get past Calgary.Connor McDavid scored twice to lead the Oilers to an 8-3 victory over the Flames on Saturday night in a game that featured a goalie fight.The Oilers jumped out...

Lillard scores 51 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 124-107

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 2, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard says the secret to his hot streak is sticking to what works.Lillard had 51 points, including nine 3-pointers, and 12 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Utah Jazz their season-high fourth straight loss...

Miller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1

By JOE REEDY | February 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Miller still can come up with big games when called upon.The 39-year old backup goalie for Anaheim made 46 saves to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.“It felt good to get in there...

Martin scores 19, leads Arizona State past Washington 87-83

By TIM BOOTH | February 2, 2020

SEATTLE (AP) — Remy Martin and his Arizona State teammates spent two days going over all the little mistakes that led to its last second loss at Washington State.Over those two days, there was a lot of learning. And a lot of something else.“A lot...

Kucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning in 3-0 win over Sharks

By GIDEON RUBIN | February 2, 2020

SAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat each scored a goal, Curtis McElhinney recorded his first shutout of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.McElhinney had 30 saves...

James has a triple-double, Lakers throttle Kings 129-113

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 2, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Lakers say they are fully prepared for the steady stream of tributes for Kobe Bryant that they will surely see the rest of the season.LeBron James welcomes it, calling it a therapeutic and needed part of the Lakers' healing...

No. 20 Colorado routs USC 78-57, salvages road split in L.A.

By BETH HARRIS | February 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado came across town still irked by its four-point loss at UCLA. The 20th-ranked Buffaloes took out their ire on Southern California.Tyler Bey scored 16 points in a 78-57 rout on Saturday night that salvaged a road split for...

UC Irvine routs Cal State Fullerton 91-61

February 2, 2020

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Rutherford and Brad Greene each scored 18 points as UC Irivne routed Cal State Fullerton 91-61 on Saturday night.Rutherford didn't miss a free throw (8 of 8) and Greene was 8-of-10 shooting with a game-high 12 rebounds and...