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SYDNEY (AP) — Casper Ruud beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2 in the first men’s singles match of the New Year to boost Norway at the United…

DALLAS (AP) — Fredrik Olofsson’s first NHL goal was the eventual winner, and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Saturday night. Joe…

By The Associated Press POCATELLO, Idaho — Led by Brock Mackenzie’s 23 points, the Idaho State Bengals defeated the Northern Colorado Bears…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s defense, built for speed, turned off Michigan’s power in a dominating…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 32 points and eight assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 points and six blocks,…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Jump hit three early 3-pointers and six in all on the way to 20 points and No. 2…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings scored three times in the first…

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had a game-high 23 points and 10 assists, Keyontae Johnson scored 18, and…

By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney’s 18 points helped Saint Mary’s (Cal) defeat Santa Clara 67-64 on…

By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell’s 23 points helped UCSB defeat UCSD 82-61 on Saturday night. Mitchell also…

By RICHARD WALKER Associated Press CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half, Kevin Durant added 23 points…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s wild ride has one more stop. The Horned Frogs are headed to Sofi…

MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Minnesota freshman Jimmy Snuggerud had a goal and three assists and the United States beat Finland 6-2 on Saturday to…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 498th goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Arizona…

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored twice to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in their first…

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Qua Grant scored 17 points and Donte Powers added 14 as Sam Houston used a strong first half to top New Mexico State, 75-62…

SEATTLE (AP) — Cameron Tyson scored 20 points as Seattle University beat California Baptist 71-65 on Saturday night. Tyson was 7-of-13 shooting (4…

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Joel Brown scored 21 points, freshman Grant Newell posted his first double-double and California held on for an 80-76…

By The Associated Press SAN MARCOS, Texas — Led by Kieffer Punter’s 16 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 55-52 on…