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No. 9 Kansas blows lead but hangs on to beat No. 5 Texas

No. 9 Kansas blows lead but hangs on to beat No. 5 Texas

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gradey Dick scored 21 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 9 Kansas held on after blowing a 14-point first-half lead to beat fifth-ranked Texas 88-80 on Monday night. Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points, Joseph Yesufu had 14

Berti, Marlins settle as Thompson, Rays go to arbitration

Berti, Marlins settle as Thompson, Rays go to arbitration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Thompson went to arbitration with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, while Miami's Jon Berti reached a deal with the Marlins for $2,125,000 that avoided a hearing. Berti, an infielder and outfielder, gets a $2.1 million salary this year under an agreement reached before

Brady will not move into Fox announcing booth until 2024

Brady will not move into Fox announcing booth until 2024

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Brady will not go immediately from the playing field to the broadcast booth. Brady told Colin Cowherd during Monday's episode of "The Herd" on FS1 and Fox Sports Radio that he will not start his broadcasting career with Fox until the 2024 season. The seven-time

LeBron's Miami era, as told by teammate Shane Battier

LeBron's Miami era, as told by teammate Shane Battier

(Editor's Note: Shane Battier is a former Miami Heat teammate of LeBron James, who is poised to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Battier played in the NBA for 13 seasons, the last three of them with James in Miami. He shared some memorable moments with The Associated Press of

Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to 35-33 win over AFC in Pro Bowl

Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to 35-33 win over AFC in Pro Bowl

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For Kirk Cousins, it wasn't quite the NFL-record 33-point comeback against the Indianapolis Colts to win the NFC North. However, Cousins was the quarterback for the third and final flag football game at the Pro Bowl on Sunday for a reason. NFC coach Eli Manning wanted

Panthers hire Evero as new defensive coordinator

Panthers hire Evero as new defensive coordinator

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Ejiro Evero on Sunday to be their new defensive coordinator. The 42-year-old Evero was the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator last season and was one of nine candidates to interview for the Panthers head coaching position before owner David

Banchero, Magic win as Hornets struggle from foul line

Banchero, Magic win as Hornets struggle from foul line

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic took advantage of Charlotte's poor foul shooting to beat the Hornets 119-113 Sunday. The Hornets made just one of nine free throws in the fourth

Kentucky posts wire-to-wire 72-67 victory over Florida

Kentucky posts wire-to-wire 72-67 victory over Florida

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Freshman Cason Wallace scored 20 points, Jacob Toppin had a double-double and Kentucky never trailed in a 72-67 victory over Florida on Saturday night. Wallace made 7 of 10 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer and all five of his free throws for the Wildcats

Antetokounmpo has triple-double; Bucks win 7th straight

Antetokounmpo has triple-double; Bucks win 7th straight

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Miami Heat 123-115 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory. Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and Tyler Herro added 24 for the Heat, who had just

Pack's 20 lead No. 23 Miami to 78-74 win over No. 20 Clemson

Pack's 20 lead No. 23 Miami to 78-74 win over No. 20 Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larranaga has a message he routinely tells his players. "Coach L always says, ‘Calm, cool, collected will win you games,'" Hurricanes reserve Bensley Joseph said with a smile. No. 23 Miami needed every bit of that mantra to hold off No. 20 Clemson,

Cleveland, Florida State hold off Louisville, win 81-78

Cleveland, Florida State hold off Louisville, win 81-78

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Matt Cleveland drove the baseline for a layup with 1:32 left to allow Florida State to fend off a late, 17-2 run by Louisville to escape with an 81-78 victory on Saturday. After picking up their first Atlantic Coast Conference win of the season, a 68-58

Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected

Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando's bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fight between the teams and five player ejections Friday night. The brawl broke out in front of the

Fight between Magic, Timberwolves leads to 5 players ejected

Fight between Magic, Timberwolves leads to 5 players ejected

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Five players were ejected following the brawl, which started in front of the Orlando bench late in the third quarter. Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic

Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach

Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos named Sean Payton the 20th head coach in franchise history Friday, 40 days after firing rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett. "Sean Payton is an outstanding leader and Super Bowl champion with a brilliant offensive mind. He shares our commitment to winning championships for

Pitcher Luzardo beats Miami Marlins in salary arbitration

Pitcher Luzardo beats Miami Marlins in salary arbitration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pitcher Jesús Luzardo became the second player in two days to beat the Miami Marlins in salary arbitration and was awarded $2.45 million on Friday. Miami had argued for $2.1 million during a hearing Thursday before a panel of John Stout, Melinda Gordon and Richard