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Thomas sinks go-ahead FTs late, Green Wave sinks UCF 75-74

February 22, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Teshaun Hightower scored 18 points and the last of his four steals led to Nic Thomas making three free throws with 7.8 seconds remaining and Tulane rallied past Central Florida 75-74 on SaturdayTulane's Jordan Walker swiped the...

Pulliam nets 28, No. 18 Northwestern women top Badgers 82-66

February 22, 2020

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Lindsey Pulliam scored 28 points with six rebounds and five assists and No. 18 Northwestern won its seventh straight game, putting away Wisconsin in the fourth quarter for an 82-66 victory on Saturday.Veronica Burton added 15 points...

University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — University of Michigan officials were warned more than four decades ago that one of its doctors was fondling patients during medical exams, but he continued working there despite a demotion and went on to allegedly abuse again...

Ionescu notches 25th career triple-double, Oregon beats Cal

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 22, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has won the hearts of little girls and NBA stars alike with her dynamic play, and during the start of an emotional weekend she shined as Stephen Curry watched and shook his head from courtside.Ionescu recorded...

Anthony Davis’ big 2nd half leads Lakers past Grizz, 117-105

By GREG BEACHAM | February 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers hadn't even been back on the court for three minutes after the All-Star break when Anthony Davis limped off with an injured leg.With their superstar big man in the locker room, the Lakers played an ominous quarter...

Williamson has 25 in Pelicans’ 128-115 win over Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 22, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zion Williamson hears the accolades but insists he's still getting comfortable in his new job.He had 25 points for his seventh straight game with at least 20, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers...

Williams nets 24, No. 4 Stanford beats No. 15 Beavers 63-60

By RICK EYMER | February 22, 2020

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maya Dodson made her first start of the season a game to remember.Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer credited the junior’s defense for helping the No. 4 Cardinal hold off a spirited rally from No. 15 Oregon State.Kiana Williams...

Avs’ Francouz gets first NHL shutout against Anaheim 1-0

By JOE REEDY | February 22, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — It was one of the best days of Pavel Francouz's life.Francouz finalized a $4 million, two-year contract extension with Colorado, and then made 26 saves to record his first NHL shutout in the Avalanche's 1-0 victory over the Anaheim...

Osborne scores 32, No. 8 UCLA beats Washington State 70-62

By WILL FERGUSON | February 22, 2020

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — UCLA coach Cori Close had one thing to say about her team's come-from-behind win over Washington State: Thank goodness for Charisma Osborne.“Thank goodness for her. We were in a heap of trouble if it weren’t for Charisma,”...

Bergeron scores twice as Bruins beat Flames 4-3

February 22, 2020

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Patrice Bergeron is healthy again, and showing no signs of slowing down.Bergeron scored two more goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive win.Bergeron has scored 21...

Murray leads balanced attack as Spurs top Jazz 113-104

By JOHN COON | February 22, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Encouraging Dejounte Murray to play with more offensive freedom is turning out to be a winning formula for the San Antonio Spurs.Murray had his second straight 20-point game, tallying 23 points and seven rebounds, to lead a balanced...

Blues chase Bishop early, rout Stars 5-1 in West showdown

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 21, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Colton Parayko and St. Louis silenced any hint of a playoff buzz against the Dallas Stars with the lead in the Western Conference on the line.Parayko scored the Blues' last goal after collecting two assists, and the defending Stanley Cup...