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Sterling Sharpe and Mike Holmgren are picked as Hall of Fame finalists

Prolific receiver Sterling Sharpe and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren advanced to the final stage of voting for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Sharpe was picked as one of three finalists in the Seniors category for players whose career ended in 1999 or earlier, along with ...

Eric Dixon scores 31 points, Villanova beats No. 14 Cincinnati 68-60

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Eric Dixon scored 31 points, Wooga Poplar had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Villanova gave No. 14 Cincinnati its first loss of the season with a 68-60 victory on Tuesday night. The Wildcats (5-4) got a needed win for third-year coach Kyle Neptune, who has yet to lead the ...

Dadonov and Benn score as Stars beat Utah 2-1 for 3rd straight win

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Evgeni Dadonov and Jamie Benn each scored to help the Dallas Stars beat the Utah Hockey Club 2-1 on Monday night for their third straight win. Casey DeSmith stopped 34 shots for Dallas, which has won eight of its last 11 games. Nick Schmaltz scored and Karel Vejmelka ...

Neale Fraser, Australia’s Davis Cup great, dies at 91

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Neale Fraser, who won three Grand Slam singles titles and guided Australia to four Davis Cup titles during a 24-year career as team captain, has died at 91. Tennis Australia released a statement Tuesday saying the sport "has lost one of its giants." Fraser beat ...

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each scored 15 for the Wolves ...

Bratt’s 4-point night helps Devils beat Rangers 5-1

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night. Dawson Mercer and Dougie Hamilton also scored and Luke Hughes had two assists ...

Celtics beat Heat as Pritchard scores 25 off bench in 108-89 win

By The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Derrick White added 19 points as the defending NBA champions won for ...

West Virginia fires coach Neal Brown after going 37-35 in six seasons

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12, finishing the season 6-6. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family "the very best in their next endeavor." Brown had an overall record ...

TCU jumps to early lead, weathers second half rally for 20-13 win

CINCINNATI (AP) — TCU used a 20-point first half against Cincinnati's maligned defense, then hung on for a 20-13 win over the Bearcats on Saturday night. Already bowl eligible, the Horned Frogs (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) end the regular season with three straight wins and five wins in their last six ...

Defensive touchdowns power Utah to season-ending 28-14 win over UCF

Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Utah forced three turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns Friday night, including a 60-yard pick-6 by Zemaiah Vaughn, as the Utes snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 28-14 victory over UCF. The Utes (5-7, 2-7 Big 12) scored all but one of their touchdowns ...