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Griner return, free agency could spark charter flight change

Griner return, free agency could spark charter flight change

Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA this summer after being traded in a dramatic prisoner swap in December with Russia has collided with free agency, creating potential travel complications for the league out of safety concerns for her. If Griner, who is a free agent but has said she'll return

Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder

Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry had 38 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday night for their third straight win. Curry made 8 of 14 3-pointers and 12 of 20 shots overall. Klay Thompson added 28 points

South Carolina tops women's AP Top 25; Ohio State tumbles

South Carolina tops women's AP Top 25; Ohio State tumbles

It was a rough week for Ohio State, which lost all three of its games and tumbled down the AP Top 25 as a result. The previously unbeaten Buckeyes fell from second to 10th in The Associated Press women's basketball poll released Monday after losing to Iowa and Indiana, two

Purdue hands No. 2 Ohio State third straight loss

Purdue hands No. 2 Ohio State third straight loss

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating No. 2 Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday. The Buckeyes (19-3, 8-3 Big Ten) lost their third-consecutive contest after winning the first 19 games of the season.

Stanford's Brink notches first triple-double with 10 blocks

Stanford's Brink notches first triple-double with 10 blocks

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Brink had a remarkable first career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocked shots to lead No. 3 Stanford to a 62-54 win over Oregon on Sunday for its 21st straight Pac-12 home win. The 6-foot-4 junior notched the first triple-double

Griffin leads No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Villanova, 63-58

Griffin leads No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Villanova, 63-58

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — This time, UConn had Aubrey Griffin. The junior forward scored 19 points and No. 5 Connecticut beat No. 21 Villanova 63-58 on Sunday, a year after losing to the Wildcats on the same court. Griffin was home recovering from back surgery for that game, which like

Boston, Hall lead No. 1 Gamecocks past Alabama 65-52

Boston, Hall lead No. 1 Gamecocks past Alabama 65-52

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Bree Hall scored a career-high 18 to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 65-52 victory over Alabama on Sunday. The Gamecocks (21-0, 9-0 Southeastern Conference) got their 27th consecutive win in a game that remained close

Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating No. 2 Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday. The Buckeyes (19-3, 8-3 Big Ten) lost their third-consecutive contest after winning the first 19 games of the season.

Texas women unranked but on a tear to top of Big 12

Texas women unranked but on a tear to top of Big 12

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns' quick fall from preseason No. 3 all the way to unranked was one of the biggest disappearing acts of the women's college basketball season. They're still unranked, but it's easy to find them now. Just look at the top of the Big 12

Boston keeps No. 1 South Carolina perfect in 81-50 win

Boston keeps No. 1 South Carolina perfect in 81-50 win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley accepts that Aliyah Boston's decorated career at South Carolina is steadily coming to an end. So the Gamecocks coach plans to enjoy every moment Boston has left on the court. The 6-foot-5 senior had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 South

Illinois women end 23-year AP Top 25 drought, LSU on rise

Illinois women end 23-year AP Top 25 drought, LSU on rise

Off to one of the best starts in school history, Illinois cracked The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll for the first time in 23 years on Monday. The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in their first Top 25 appearance since Nov. 27, 2000. It's been a remarkable

No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81

No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored a game-high 31 points as No. 3 Ohio State erased a halftime deficit and avoided an upset with an 87-81 over Illinois Sunday. Trailing by as many as 17 points in the second half, a 13-0 run in the third quarter helped the

No. 1 South Carolina survives at Mississippi State, 58-51

No. 1 South Carolina survives at Mississippi State, 58-51

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 16 points and Aliyah Boston added 12 to help No. 1 South Carolina remain unbeaten with a 58-51 win over Mississippi State on Sunday. The Gamecocks were held to a season-low point total on 19 of 65 (29%) shooting, but were able to

Undefeated Ohio State enters Big Ten play looking strong despite missing stars

Undefeated Ohio State enters Big Ten play looking strong despite missing stars

EVANSTON, Ill. – As Ohio State started its game against Northwestern on Wednesday night, two of the women’s basketball team’s guards were on the bench in street clothes. Senior Jacy Sheldon wore a walking boot and moved with the help of crutches. Junior Madison Greene was ruled out for the

St. John's cracks women's AP Top 25 for 1st time since 2015

St. John's cracks women's AP Top 25 for 1st time since 2015

St. John's earned its first ranking in seven years after matching the best start in school history, entering The Associated Press women's basketball poll at No. 25 on Monday. The Red Storm (11-0) equaled the 2004-05 team that also won its first 11 games with Sunday's win over Providence. St.