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Funk, Wilson lift Army past Bucknell 68-59

January 29, 2020

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Tommy Funk had 19 points to lead five Army players in double figures as the Black Knights topped Bucknell 68-59 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.Matt Wilson added 16 points, Josh Caldwell chipped in 11, and Lonnie...

Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying

By KEN MORITSUGU | January 29, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China, a troubling development as China and the world frantically work to contain the outbreak....

Prosecutor: Michael Avenatti saw dollar signs in Nike fraud

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | January 29, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A deep-in-debt Michael Avenatti threatened to deploy his big social media and television presence like a “modern weapon” to try to extort up to $25 million from Nike, a prosecutor claimed Wednesday while a lawyer for the California...

AP sources: Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance

By JAY COHEN | January 29, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon.Two people with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed...

Merrill scores 14 to lead Utah State past Wyoming 68-45

January 29, 2020

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Sam Merrill had 14 points as Utah State romped past Wyoming 68-45 on Tuesday night.Alphonso Anderson had 13 points for Utah State (17-6, 6-4 Mountain West Conference). Brock Miller added 11 points. Utah State totaled 25 first-half...

Confined at home, Chinese get creative to beat boredom

By PENNY YI WANG | January 29, 2020

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese around the country confined to their apartments either by choice or by order are making the best of the situation as cities remain in lockdown in a desperate bid to contain a new, dangerous virus.A couple from Shantou, a coastal...

No. 17 Auburn rallies for double-overtime win at Mississippi

By CHRIS BURROWS | January 29, 2020

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It was so wild Auburn coach Bruce Pearl called it the craziest game he had seen in a long time.When it finally ended, the Tigers had a hard-fought victory. Barely.Isaac Okoro converted a big three-point play with 1:41 left in the...

Coach K remembers Kobe, berates fans as Duke beats Pitt

By KEN TYSIAC | January 28, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — It was a topsy-turvy night for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.Freshman center Vernon Carey Jr. had 26 points and 13 rebounds in the ninth-ranked Blue Devils' 79-67 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, a game that included tributes to...

Booker, Ayton lead Suns to 133-104 blowout of Mavericks

By SCHUYLER DIXON | January 28, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — All Devin Booker can do now is wait for the announcement of All-Star reserves.The last impression for the Phoenix guard was a good one.Booker scored 20 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, Deandre Ayton had a season-high 31 points...

Middleton has career-best 51, Bucks win minus Antetokounmpo

By CHARLES F. GARDNER | January 28, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton dedicated the best game of his career to Kobe Bryant.Middleton scored a career-high 51 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 151-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.Middleton, hoping to be chosen...

Missouri ends four-game skid with 72-69 win over Georgia

By HANNAH HOFFMEISTER | January 28, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri overcame a 20-point deficit in the second half to defeat Georgia 72-69 on Tuesday night in Columbia, ending a four-game losing streak.“I needed that to sleep a little bit better,” Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said.The...

No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By MATT SUGAM | January 28, 2020

PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Steve Pikiell will get a reprieve from the emails about his team's poor foul shooting from disgruntled fans.Caleb McConnell was a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line en route to 16 points, as No. 25 Rutgers nearly blew a...