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DICK SCANLON – Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyrie Irving has made it two nights in a row with a 60-point scorer in the NBA. A 41-point first half hasn’t been seen in nearly two decades. “It just goes to show that we’re on our way into history,” Irving said. Irving posted a career-high … Read more

By TOM WITHERS – AP Sportswriter CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have made a selling point for Deshaun Watson, who is allowed to choose where to play next despite ongoing legal entanglements. A contingent from Cleveland met with the controversial quarterback in Houston on Tuesday, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated … Read more

By DAVE CAMPBELL – AP sportswriter MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — This is Karl-Anthony Towns’ seventh season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, his status as a franchise player for this long-suffering organization firmly established. For the first time in his NBA career, Towns has often said he feels fully valued. His most recent performance was quite the showstopper: … Read more

By DOUG FERGUSON – AP Golf Author Henrik Stenson accepted the job as Ryder Cup captain on Tuesday, vowing his loyalty to Europe and his attention to doing whatever it takes to win back the gold trophy. Stenson is the first Swede and fifth player from continental Europe to become captain, chosen by a five-man … Read more

Murray State (30-2) is not your typical Cinderella. The Ohio Valley champions have 20 straight wins since losing to Auburn, and the Racers are ranked No. 21 on the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET). Ja Morant’s alma mater, now managed by KJ Williams, will be a darling on many pool tables. Loyola is back for the … Read more

1997 – Dean Smith of North Carolina becomes the leader of career wins as the Tar Heels beat Colorado 73-56. Smith overtakes Kentucky’s coaching legend Adolph Rupp with 877 wins. North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith celebrates with players Charlie McNairy, left, and Makhtar Ndiaye, right, after posting his record 877th win over Colorado during … Read more

From The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had a team-record 60 points — the most scored in the NBA this season — and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlived the San Antonio Spurs 149-139 Monday night. Towns shot 19 for 31 and grabbed 17 rebounds to surpass his previous best of 56 points against … Read more

By TIM REYNOLDS – AP Basketball Author Stephen Curry returns to Japan, Rui Hachimura goes home and the NBA plans another step towards normality. The NBA announced Monday night that Golden State and Washington will travel to Saitama, Japan for the first two games of the 2022 preseason. The Warriors and Wizards will play there … Read more

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By WILL GRAVES – AP sportswriter PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Trubisky will try to replace Ben Roethlisberger. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Trubisky and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a two-year deal that gives Trubisky a chance to compete for the first quarterback job after Roethlisberger’s retirement … Read more