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Durant scores 26, Rockets rout Celtics 128-101

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds ...

Werenski, Monahan lift Blue Jackets past Blues 3–2 for fourth straight win

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist, Sean Monahan scored for his 600th NHL point, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Charlie Coyle also scored for his fifth ...

Paolo Banchero’s 4th double-double powers Magic to 125-94 rout of Wizards

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 125-94 on Saturday night. Banchero shot 9 for 15 from the field and went 3 of 6 from 3-point range in 26 minutes for his fourth ...

Randle scores 30 as Timberwolves beat Hornets 122-105

By RICHARD WALKER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Julius Randle scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Saturday night, their first victory since All-Star Anthony Edwards was sidelined with an injury. Without Edwards, who has a ...

Brad Marchand gets deciding goal in shootout, Florida beats Dallas 4-3

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand capped an emotional night by getting what became the winning goal in a shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Saturday night. Marchand got a tribute score, Sam Reinhart got a milestone one and ...

No. 15 Virginia beats California 31-21 for 7th straight win

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — J'Mari Taylor ran for two touchdowns and No. 15 Virginia extended its winning streak to seven straight games for the first time since 2007 by beating California 31-21 on Saturday. Taylor scored on two of the first three drives of ...

LaVine, DeRozan lead Kings past Bucks 135-133

By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach LaVine had 31 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 29, and the Sacramento Kings turned back a late rally to hold on for a 135-133 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. The Bucks, who trailed 108-102 entering the final period, pulled ...

No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with 25-10 victory

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Jeremiyah Love broke free for a 94-yard touchdown run on the first play after a Notre Dame interception squelched a potential game-tying drive and the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish won their sixth straight, beating Boston College 25-10 on Saturday. Notre Dame ...

Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Philipp Kurashev scored his second goal of the game 1:48 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday. Kurashev took a pass at the Colorado blue line, skated to the right circle and beat ...