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Collier helps No. 1 UConn women rally past Oklahoma, 72-63

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Connecticut fell behind Oklahoma by 12 points in the second half, and Huskies coach Geno Auriemma couldn’t have been happier. The challenge, he believes, snapped his

Booker and Ayton carry Suns past Celtics for forth straight win

BOSTON (AP) — It appears the Phoenix Suns have finally figured things out. Devin Booker had 25 points and eight assists, and rookie Deandre Ayton added 23 points and 18

Bears, Texans give last-place teams hope for 2019

There’s hope in 2019 for the Jaguars, Raiders, Giants and other teams who will finish last in the division this year. The Chicago Bears (10-4) already won the NFC North

Rangers fall to Laurel on last second shot

The Park High Varsity Rangers were defeated by the Laurel Locomotives 49-47 in a thriller Tuesday night. Laurel sank the first points of the game, leaving the first quarter with

Kings end Jets’ win streak, 4-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven’t looked like themselves very much lately. Against the surging Winnipeg Jets, however, the Kings got back to their defensive roots and

Saints clamp down in win over Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints still have one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, but lately it’s the defense that’s been carrying the NFL’s most

Sam, Joey Hauser give No. 20 Marquette a brotherly boost

MILWAUKEE (AP) — There have been times when guard Markus Howard can’t tell Marquette teammates Sam and Joey Hauser apart. They have similar builds and games, along with a familiarity

WTA changes rules affecting players returning from pregnancy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The women’s tennis tour approved rule changes Monday that are meant to ensure players are not penalized after they return from pregnancy or an injury

Griz take control in 2nd half for 60-53 win over ND State

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Jamar Akoh scored 17 points with eight rebounds and Bobby Moorehead scored 13 and Montana beat North Dakota State 60-53 Monday night. It was Akoh’s second

Harden’s 47 points lead Rockets over Jazz

HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni has witnessed James Harden have the only 60-point triple-double in NBA history, lead Houston to the Western Conference finals and win his first