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Svechnikov, Niederreiter help Hurricanes beat Predators 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER | February 18, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov and Nino Niederreiter each scored in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Tuesday night.Jordan Staal scored a goal in the first, and Sebastian Aho added a goal in the...

Barbashev scores twice, Blues beat Devils 3-0

By JOE HARRIS | February 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev scored twice and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.It was the third multigoal game of Barbashev’s career and first this season....

Cobb’s 23 points sends Wagner past Mount Saint Mary’s

February 18, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Cobb III scored 23 points and Wagner snapped its seven-game losing streak, topping Mount St. Mary's 67-61 on Tuesday night.Tyrone Nesby IV scored 20 points and Chase Freeman 11 for Wagner (6-19, 3-11 Northeast Conference).The...

Groce scores 15 to lift E. Michigan past Kent St. 70-49

February 18, 2020

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Ty Groce scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Eastern Michigan beat Kent State 70-49 on Tuesday night to win its third straight and fourth straight at home.Thomas Binelli added 13 points and Boubacar Toure had 10 points...

Ford’s career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

February 18, 2020

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Wisconsin built its lead over Purdue behind the 3-point arc. The Badgers secured the win at the free throw line.Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 points on Wednesday and the Badgers hit eight straight free throws with less than...

Trump vows to ‘clean up’ LA at Olympic meeting briefing

By ZEKE MILLER | February 18, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday veered into politics during a briefing on preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, criticizing the city's political leadership for failing to curtail its homelessness epidemic.Trump...

Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, extends dominance in series

By MARK LONG | February 18, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson spent a good chunk of his career night at the free throw line. It was the best chance undermanned Arkansas had at stopping the 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore.Johnson scored a career-high 24 points thanks mostly...

Crosby’s four points leads Penguins past Maple Leafs, 5-2

By DAN SCIFO | February 18, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night.Bryan Rust had a goal and two assists, and Jason Zucker, Teddy Blueger and Anthony Angello also scored as...

Cardenas, Elisias lead Bryant over Merrimack

February 18, 2020

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Juan Cardenas scored 13 points with 15 rebounds and Bryant used the second half to pull away from Merrimack for a 61-52 win on Tuesday night.The Bulldogs have won four straight at home. Merrimack led 29-28 at halftime and used...

Blackmon lifts St. Francis (Pa.) past Robert Morris 86-71

February 18, 2020

LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Isaiah Blackmon had a career-high 30 points as St. Francis (Pa.) topped Robert Morris 86-71 on Tuesday night for its sixth consecutive victory.Mark Flagg had 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and Keith Braxton added 19...

Central Connecticut tops Fairleigh Dickinson 76-75

February 18, 2020

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Ian Krishan scored 16 points, including two free throws with 7 seconds left, and Central Connecticut held off Fairleigh Dickinson 76-75 on Tuesday night.Trey Tennison added 11 points and Myles Baker had 10 for the Blue Devils...

Konecny helps Flyers send Blue Jackets to 6th straight loss

By AARON BRACY | February 18, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 Tuesday night.Kevin Hayes, Sean Couturier, Philippe Myers and Jakub Voracek also scored for the Flyers (33-20-7, 73 points),...