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McPherson FG as time expires lifts Bengals past Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals just keep ending postseason droughts, and their latest victory has them in their first AFC championship game in 33 years. Rookie Evan McPherson kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the fourth-seeded Bengals past the top-seeded Tennessee Titans 19-16 on Saturday

Jan 23

Portland's Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return

During the Tokyo Olympics, when Damian Lillard's abdominal injury flared up, Jrue Holiday suggested it was time for surgery. Lillard finally took his fellow Olympian's advice and had the procedure Jan. 13. The Trail Blazers' star point guard spoke to reporters Saturday for the first time since the injury sidelined

Jan 22

Streaking No. 2 Auburn wins 80-71 over No. 12 Kentucky

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler scored 19 points and K.D. Johnson added 17, helping No. 2 Auburn keep its hot streak alive with an 80-71 victory over No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday. The Tigers (18-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) rallied from a 10-point deficit to win their 15th straight in

Jan 22

Griffin hits 5 3s, No. 6 Duke beats Syracuse 79-59

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin attempted 10 shots Saturday, nine of them from behind the arc. If Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had his way, Griffin would've put up even more. "AJ is our best shooter. I'd really like for him to be even more aggressive," Krzyzewski said. "He's a

Jan 22

Payton Willis leads Gophers over Rutgers

MINNEAPOLIS — Payton Willis scored a career-high 32 points, matching a program record with eight 3-pointers, and short-handed Minnesota snapped a four-game losing streak with an improbable 68-65 win over Rutgers on Saturday. Missing three starters, including their top scorer, the Gophers (11-5, 2-5 Big Ten) took the victory with

Jan 22

Shannon scores 23, No. 18 Texas Tech beats West Virginia

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Terrence Shannon scored a season-high 23 points with a go-ahead three-point play and No. 18 Texas Tech remained undefeated at home with a 78-65 win over West Virginia on Saturday. After West Virginia took its only lead in the second half on 3-pointer by Taz Sherman

Jan 22

Gillespie scores 28, No. 11 Villanova beats Georgetown 85-74

WASHINGTON (AP) — Collin Gillespie scored 28 points, Justin Moore added 19 and No. 11 Villanova won at Georgetown 85-74 on Saturday. Gillespie connected on 6 of 9 3-pointers, including four in the second half. Villanova erased an eight-point, second-half deficit to continue its dominance over Georgetown. The Wildcats (14-5,

Jan 22

Big Noise Big Bet of the Day

Multiple times each week, Bally Sports’ resident hoops junkie, Brad Evans, will attempt to posterize the ‘books with his favorite selections, whether sides, totals, props, teasers or parlays. As always, fade or follow Brad’s picks — fading is encouraged — that’s up to you.

Jan 22

US women's hockey once again led by a shining Knight

Cammi Granato had never forgotten the young girl she lent her stick and gloves to during one of the former U.S. Olympian's first hockey camps in Chicago in the late 1990s. It was years later when Granato discovered that girl just happened to be Hilary Knight. "Her stick broke and

Jan 22

Barkov lifts Panthers past Canucks 2-1 in SO

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Florida Panthers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 Friday night. Sam Reinhart scored in regulation for Florida, and Spencer Knight stopped 27 shots in the win. The Panthers are 10-1-1 in their last 12 games.

Jan 22

Curry hits winning jumper, Warriors beat Rockets 105-103

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Confetti fell and Stephen Curry flexed. He danced and celebrated a January victory against the lowly Rockets as if it were a playoff game in May. Oh how the Golden State Warriors needed this one. Curry needed this one. His dependable, smooth shot abandoning him for

Jan 22

Grant's 2 goals lead Anaheim Ducks' 5-1 rout of Tampa Bay

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Derek Grant scored two goals, John Gibson made 32 saves and the Anaheim Ducks emphatically snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night. Kevin Shattenkirk and Vinni Lettieri had a goal and an assist apiece, and Nicolas

Jan 22

No. 14 Michigan State ends No. 8 Wisconsin's 7-game streak

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Malik Hall scored 14 points and No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 8 Wisconsin 86-74 on Friday night to snap the Badgers' seven-game winning streak. Max Christie, Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard scored 12 points apiece for the Spartans (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten), who shot 53%

Jan 22

Special teams, Husso's strong night lift Blues to 5-0 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Ville Husso stopped 27 shots, Tyler Bozak scored short-handed and the St. Louis Blues pounded the Seattle Kraken 5-0 Friday night. The Blues have won two straight and five of six. Bozak and Brayden Schenn scored in the first period, and Pavel Buchnevich, Colton Parayko and Jordan

Jan 22

Harden leads Nets past Murray, Spurs 117-102

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — James Harden had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, spoiling Dejounte Murray's ninth triple-double of the season as the Brooklyn Nets overpowered the San Antonio Spurs 117-102 on Friday night. Murray had 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his second straight triple-double and

Jan 22