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Morant posts 1st triple-double as Grizzlies drop Wizards

By IAN QUILLEN | February 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies believe their resilience helps them overcome rough shooting nights like Sunday.Having Ja Morant helps, too.Morant had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, and the Grizzlies...

Bogdanovic’s 3 at buzzer gives Jazz 114-113 win over Rockets

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Utah Jazz a 114-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.Jordan Clarkson scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell finished with 24 points, six assists and five rebounds...

Elleby scores 34, Washington St. beats Washington 79-67

By WILL FERGUSON | February 9, 2020

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Every time he put the ball up it seemed like it was going in.CJ Elleby scored a career-high 34 points and had his fourth double-double of the season to lead Washington State to a 79-67 victory over in-state rival Washington on...

No. 3 Oregon women erupt in 2nd half, rout No. 19 Arizona St

February 9, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Arizona State had hope at halftime.With revenge as a motivating factor, Oregon extinguished any hope of an upset quickly in the third quarter.Sabrina Ionescu led five Oregon players in double figures with 19 points, and the third-ranked...

Pflueger’s 18 lead Notre Dame to 61-57 win at Clemson

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 9, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey thought coming into the season his team had the experience and savvy to contend in the Atlantic Coast Conference.That's finally starting to happen.Rex Pflueger had 18 points, and John Mooney had 16 points...

Korkmaz, Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY | February 9, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Furkan Korkmaz scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Sunday night to improve their NBA-best home record to 24-2.Ben Simmons added 19 points, 10 assists...

Taylor handles the wind, Mickelson to win at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 9, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nick Taylor knew the odds were not in his favor Sunday at Pebble Beach.Already nervous about facing Phil Mickelson for the first time with only a one-shot lead, Taylor found himself watching Lefty's short-game highlight show...

Dave McCoy, who gave skiers Mammoth Mountain, dies at 104

February 9, 2020

BISHOP, Calif. (AP) — Dave McCoy, who transformed California's Mammoth Mountain from a remote Sierra peak into a downhill destination for skiers and snowboarders from around the world, has died at 104.Rusty Gregory, former chief executive of the resort,...

Tenth-ranked UCLA women hold off Cal 74-70 in overtime

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 9, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Cori Close will challenge her UCLA women to rebound better, a glaring area that nearly cost the Bruins an important road win.Sure, they're undersized — and Close reminds her players that's not going to change over the season's...

Calip propels No. 24 Missouri State women past Drake 89-83

February 9, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Brice Calip scored 23 points and handed out eight assists and No. 24 Missouri State held off Drake 89-83 on Sunday.Calip sank 7 of 11 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer and made 8 of 10 free throws for the Lady Bears (20-3,...

Celtics edge Thunder 112-111 for 7th straight win

February 9, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With most of their lead gone, the Boston Celtics needed someone to make a stop in the final seconds.As usual, Marcus Smart took it upon himself.Smart o stole the ball from Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 5.8 seconds...

No. 25 Arkansas women erupt to down No. 15 Kentucky 103-85

February 9, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Alexis Tolefree scored 30 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and No. 25-ranked Arkansas beat 15th-ranked Kentucky 103-85 on Sunday.It was the third time this season Arkansas reached the century mark. The Razorbacks...