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Ross lifts Iona past Rider on late shot

February 21, 2020

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Ross hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to lift Iona to a 70-69 win over Rider on Friday night. Stevie Jordan turned the ball over on the subsequent possession for the Broncs, as a steal by Isaiah Washington wrapped...

Ary-Turner, Knight carry Dartmouth past Penn 66-59

February 21, 2020

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Trevon Ary-Turner had 19 points as Dartmouth topped Penn 66-59 on Friday night. Chris Knight added 16 points for the Big Green, while Aaryn Rai chipped in 15.Devon Goodman had 17 points for the Quakers (13-9, 5-4 Ivy League). Lucas...

Bryson DeChambeau birdies his way to 1-shot lead in Mexico

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 21, 2020

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau kept making so many birdies in the Mexico Championship that when he rolled in his ninth one from 45 feet, all he could do was throw his hands in the air in pure wonder.He wasn't alone Friday in making birdies, although...

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...

Vilardi scores quickly in NHL debut as Kings defeat Panthers

By JOE REEDY | February 21, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many players can top the NHL debut that Gabriel Vilardi had on Thursday night.The Los Angeles center scored 10 seconds into his first shift and added an assist as the Kings defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4.“My first shift I...

Vegas stops Tampa Bay’s 11-game streak with 5-3 win

By W.G. RAMIREZ | February 21, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hours before making his Vegas debut, Alec Martinez sat on the team bench, gazing onto a clean sheet of ice while collecting his thoughts inside an empty T-Mobile Arena, a place he called the loudest venue in the NHL.The crowd of 18,376...

Dawson putback gives Hawaii 56-55 win over Riverside

February 21, 2020

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Justin Webster scored 18 points and Carper Dawson scored on a putback with 31.1 seconds to play and Hawaii pulled out a 56-55 win over UC Riverside on Thursday night.The Highlandears called a timeout with 24.6 seconds remaining...

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...

Fitts, free throws help Saint Mary’s defeat LMU 57-51

February 21, 2020

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Fitts scored 20 points and Saint Mary's was perfect from the foul line to overcome a cold-shooting second half to pull out a 57-51 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night.Jordan Ford added 12 points and Tanner Krebs 10...

Tillie leads No. 2 Gonzaga over San Francisco 71-54

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS | February 21, 2020

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Killian Tillie scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as No. 2 Gonzaga rallied to beat San Francisco 71-54 on Thursday night for its 19th consecutive victory.Filip Petrusev scored 16 points and Ryan Woolridge 12 for Gonzaga...

Bernard jump starts UCLA to 69-58 win over Utah

By MATTHEW COLES | February 21, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jules Bernard scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half as the UCLA Bruins staked an early lead and outlasted Utah 69-58 on Thursday night.Tyger Campbell had 13 points and steadied the Bruins when the Utes made a couple runs....