Nelson carries Delaware past Charleston 67-66
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jameer Nelson Jr. had 22 points as Delaware edged past College of Charleston 67-66. John Meeks led the Cougars on Friday with 17 points.
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New Orleans tops Belhaven College 94-54
NEW ORLEANS — Derek St. Hilaire, Tyson Jackson and D’Ante Bell scored 11 points apiece as New Orleans easily defeated Belhaven College 94-54. Troy Green added 10 points for the Privateers, who reached season highs in points and assists on Friday. Matthew McMillan led the Blazers with 18 points.
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Hughes’ second goal gives Devils’ wild OT win over Oilers
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes finished with two goals and an assist. Nico Hischier, rookie Dawson Mercer and Janne Kuokkanen also scored
Continue Reading Hughes’ second goal gives Devils’ wild OT win over Oilers
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes finished with two goals and an assist. Nico Hischier, rookie Dawson Mercer and Janne Kuokkanen also scored
Continue Reading Jones scores 20 to lead Quinnipiac past Niagara 77-68
HAMDEN, Conn. — Dezi Jones had a season-high 20 points as Quinnipiac got past Niagara 77-68. Jordan Cintron led the Purple Eagles on Friday with 14 points.
Continue Reading Healing Titans declare nobody out before game vs. Dolphins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach
Continue Reading Healing Titans declare nobody out before game vs. Dolphins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach
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Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
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Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
Continue Reading Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
Continue Reading Tahoe-area skiier who vanished on Christmas presumed dead
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a skiier who vanished in a Lake Tahoe-area ski resort on Christmas day is presumed dead. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says the search for Rory Angelotta was being called off because there was “no realistic possibility” he survived severe weather that saw high winds, bitter cold and
Continue Reading Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID records
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona appellate court has upheld a lower court’s decision to deny a request for medical records related to COVID-19. J.D. Ball of Scottsdale represented himself in the case initially filed in Maricopa County Superior Court in 2020 against the Arizona Department of Health Services. The agency had refused to provide Ball
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Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death
By The Associated Press Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White. The Golden Girls” star was 99. Henry Winkler thanked White for her humor, warmth and activism. Seth Meyers says White was the only “Saturday Night Live” host he ever saw get
Continue Reading Sewage spill closes south Los Angeles County beaches
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Beaches along the south Los Angeles County coast have been closed due to a spill of untreated sewage. Authorities say a sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon in the city of Carson and 6 million to 7 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
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