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Hornets end 6-game losing streak with 117-116 win over Spurs

By The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner off a wraparound feed from LaMelo Ball with 1.4 seconds left to lift Charlotte to a 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night and snap a six-game skid for the ...

Taubitz wins women’s luge world title and Sweeney grabs a bronze for US

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Germany's Julia Taubitz became the women's singles luge world champion for the second time, overtaking Emily Sweeney of the U.S. in an extremely close second and final run on Friday night. Taubitz finished her two runs in 1 minute, 17.206 seconds, medaling ...

Ben Simmons no longer with the Nets as the sides work toward a buyout

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons' time with the Brooklyn Nets appears to be over. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft was not with the Nets for their game Friday night against the Miami Heat as the sides work toward a buyout of his contract. Coach Jordi ...

Indiana coach Mike Woodson won’t return next season

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Indiana coach Mike Woodson is leaving his alma mater on his own terms. The 66-year-old Woodson, who has been under fire most of the past two seasons because of underperforming teams, decided to step down at the end of this season, the school announced ...

Tiger Woods to play at Torrey Pines, his first PGA Tour event since July

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods committed Friday to playing the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, returning to one of his favorite venues for his first PGA Tour start since the British Open last July. Woods will be playing — and walking — 18 holes in competition for the first time since ...

Why will the Eagles win the Super Bowl? Start with ‘super’ Saquon Barkley

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saquon Barkley hurdled backward into the highlight reel and ran straight toward the record book in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. He set the franchise season record for yards rushing. He's the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in ...

Guenther scores late in overtime to lift Utah past Blue Jackets 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dylan Guenther scored with 33 seconds left in overtime to lift the Utah Hockey Club past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night for their second straight win. Lawson Crouse and Olli Maatta also scored and Connor Ingram made 20 saves for Utah. Justin Danforth ...

Jordan Clarkson scores 31 points to lift Jazz to 131-128 win over Warriors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored 31 points and Keyonte George added 26 to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-128 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Isaiah Collier added 20 points and 11 assists. Walker Kessler chipped in 15 points and 18 rebounds and John Collins ...

Guenther scores late in overtime to lift Utah past Blue Jackets 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dylan Guenther scored with 33 seconds left in overtime to lift the Utah Hockey Club past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night for their second straight win. Lawson Crouse and Olli Maatta also scored and Connor Ingram made 20 saves for Utah. Justin Danforth ...

Tyler Herro scores 30 as Heat defeat 76ers 108-101

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 30 points Wednesday, and Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-101, on the night the Heat traded Jimmy Butler to Golden State. The game played out amid online reports in the first half that ...