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Brothers of Chicago prep basketball star forgive his killer

February 14, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The brothers of Chicago high school basketball star Ben Wilson, who was viewed as the top player in the nation before his murder in 1984, said Thursday they have forgiven the shooter.Anthony Wilson said he was asked if he was crazy for...

Prepping straw bedding for dogs signals Iditarod is near

By MARK THIESSEN | February 14, 2020

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Volunteers slung bales of hay onto a table Thursday, where they were swiftly stuffed inside blue plastic bags, twirled and shut with twist ties before being dragged off to waiting pallets.The 60 or so people in safety vests...

Marchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 6-5

By W.G. RAMIREZ | February 14, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Sanford had the best game of his young NHL career — even if his thoughts were understandably far from the ice.Sanford scored four goals in St. Louis' 6-5 overtime loss to Las Vegas, the Blues' first game since teammate Jay Bouwmeester...

Seven-time major winner Inbee Park tied for lead Down Under

February 14, 2020

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time major winner Inbee Park moved into contention for her 20th LPGA Tour win by taking a share of the second-round lead at the Women's Australian Open on Friday.Park's 4-under 69 left her with a two-round total of 10-under...

Riley leads UCLA past Washington State in OT, 86-83

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ | February 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Riley got his first shot to fall in overtime, and that gave him the determination to get more.Riley scored 11 of his 19 points in overtime to lead UCLA to a 86-83 win over Washington State on Thursday night.Riley made the biggest...

Martin scores 24, Arizona State holds off Stanford 74-69

By RICK EYMER | February 14, 2020

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Remy Martin knows all about finishing a game. The junior guard did what his team needed down the stretch.Martin scored 24 points, including a key layup in the final 32 seconds, helping Arizona State hold on for a 74-69 victory...

Caps rally for 3-2 win over Avs, Ovechkin still at 698 goals

By PAT GRAHAM | February 14, 2020

DENVER (AP) — T.J. Oshie's tip with his stick produced the game-winner. It was Nicklas Backstrom's oratory assist that really got the Capitals going.Oshie deflected in the deciding goal with 2:04 remaining and Washington rallied for a 3-2 win over the...

Ross’ 3 at buzzer gives Pepperdine 72-69 win over San Diego

February 14, 2020

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Pepperdine a 72-69 victory over San Diego on Thursday night.Ross' shot came after San Diego's Braun Hartfield had his 3-point try go in and out with six seconds remaining.The Waves...

Allen’s 32 points leads Idaho past E Washington 74-71

February 14, 2020

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Travon Allen scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Idaho upset Eastern Washington 74-71 on Thursday night after squandering most of a 24-point second-half lead.Idaho's Chance Garvin made 1 of 2 free throws with just over...

Nnaji scores 21, helps sluggish Arizona beat Cal 68-52

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 13, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Zeke Nnaji had 21 points and five rebounds, and Arizona overcame a sluggish game offensively to beat California 68-52 on Thursday night.Dylan Smith added 14 points and Nico Mannion had 10 points and five assists to help the Wildcats...

Talbot makes 44 saves, Calgary Flames rout Anaheim Ducks 6-0

February 13, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.The Ducks gave up four goals in the first...

No. 17 Oregon rallies to overtake No 16 Colorado 68-60

By BOB CLARK | February 13, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Coming from behind to win is nothing new for Oregon.The 17th-ranked Ducks had already rallied from double-figure deficits to win four games this season. They did it a fifth time Thursday night to overtake No. 16 Colorado 68-60 and...