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Florida A&M posts a 79-60 win over North Carolina A&T

February 10, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — MJ Randolph had 18 points to lead five Florida A&M players in double figures as the Rattlers beat NC A&T 79-60 on Monday night.Evins Desir added 15 points for the Rattlers. Brendon Myles chipped in 12 and Rod Melton...

Gordon, Vucevic lift Magic over Hawks 135-126

By BILL FAY | February 10, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic aren’t built to shoot their way out of slumps, so know they won't have many nights like they did Monday.Aaron Gordon scored 26 points, Nikola Vucevic had 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Magic...

Clayton carries CSU over Md.-Eastern Shore 68-67 in OT

February 10, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dejuan Clayton made seven assists and scored 20 points, including the game-winning jumper with 1 second left in overtime, Coppin State beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 68-67 on Monday night.Da'Shawn Phillip's 3-pointer put the Hawks up 67-66...

Hornets beat Pistons 87-76, end 5-game losing streak

By DAVE HOGG | February 10, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — No matter how bad things get for the Charlotte Hornets, they always seem to be able to fix them by playing the Detroit Pistons.Miles Bridges scored 18 points Monday night and the Hornets ended a five-game losing streak with an 87-76 victory,...

Memorial held for coach, family killed in Bryant crash

By AMY TAXIN | February 10, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The smiling faces of baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa shone in photos and videos cast on screens at Angel Stadium of them hitting the baseball field, basketball court and the beach.But as friends...

Blount scores 20 to carry NC Central past Morgan St. 58-57

February 10, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jibri Blount grabbed nine rebounds and scored 20 points, including the game-winning shot with 2.2 seconds left, and North Carolina Central Beat Morgan State 58-57 on Monday night to win its fifth straight.Malik Miller's layup with 14...

Islanders keep Ovechkin at 698 goals, beat Capitals 5-3

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 10, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Trotz would've been OK if Alex Ovechkin reached 700 goals as long as his New York Islanders won the game.Thanks to Trotz's trademark defensive structure, he didn't have to worry about witnessing Ovechkin reach another milestone.The...

Kucherov’s OT goal lifts Lightning over Blue Jackets 2-1

By MITCH STACY | February 10, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their seventh straight, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.Columbus’ Zach Weresnki turned the puck...

AP Exclusive: NCAA, 2 conferences spend $750,000 on lobbying

By BEN NUCKOLS | February 10, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress considers whether to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the NCAA and its allies spent at least $750,000 last year lobbying lawmakers to shape any reforms to the organization's liking.The NCAA last fall...

Jones scores 20 to lift Radford over Winthrop 81-77

February 10, 2020

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Devonnte Holland blocked a shot and made two free throws in the final 19 seconds as Radford held off Winthrop 81-77 on Monday night after nearly blowing a 27-point lead.Radford led 46-31 at halftime after shooting 55% and opened...

Cornwall carries Gardner-Webb past High Point 86-55

February 10, 2020

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Jaheam Cornwall made 8 of 13 3-pointers and matched his career high with 24 points and Gardner-Webb beat High Point 86-55 on Monday night.Nate Johnson scored 17 points and Justin Jenkins added 15 for the Bulldogs (10-14,...

Colgate beats Boston U. 79-63 behind Burns

February 10, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Burns scored 15 points with six assists and made a career-high five steals and Colgate pulled away in the second half to beat Boston University 79-63 on Monday night to win its fourth straight.With their second straight 20-win season,...