DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic’s triple-double streak is over as the focus turns to his tender left hamstring. Daniel Gafford is staring down Wilt Chamberlain for the best run of consecutive made baskets in NBA history. Doncic scored 21 points as his triple-double run ended at seven games, Gafford made five baskets to push his streak to 33 in a …
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The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Another quiet start to free agency for the Dallas Cowboys isn’t sitting well with fans, particularly after yet another postseason flop. Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones is steadfast in communicating the organization’s belief in avoiding big-money deals for free agents, regardless of where the team is with the salary cap. “I’ve always been of …
Read More »George North retiring from test rugby after Wales plays Italy in Six Nations this weekend
Warren Gatland, the coach who picked George North for his first and last Wales games, first and last Lions games, and first and last Rugby World Cups, led tributes to the retiring center on Wednesday. North announced he’s ending a 14-year test career on Saturday after the Six Nations wooden spoon decider against Italy at Principality Stadium, where he made …
Read More »Buffalo Bills begin replenishing receiver depth by agreeing to sign Mack Hollins, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills began replenishing their receiver depth by agreeing to sign free agent Mack Hollins on Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL’s free agency signing period doesn’t open until later in the day. ESPN.com first reported the agreement. …
Read More »Wyoming faces Fresno State in MWC Tournament
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Fresno State Bulldogs (11-20, 4-14 MWC) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (15-16, 8-10 MWC) Las Vegas; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming and Fresno State play in the MWC …
Read More »Doncic scores 27 to fall short of extending streak of 30-point triple-doubles as Mavs rout Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Luka Doncic had 27 points, recording another triple-double but doing so without scoring 30 for the first time in seven games, and the Dallas Mavericks rolled over the Chicago Bulls 127-92 on Monday night. Doncic finished with 14 assists and 12 rebounds, but exited the blowout midway through the fourth quarter to end his NBA-record streak of …
Read More »Anthony Davis bullies Timberwolves with 27 points, 25 rebounds in Lakers’ 120-109 victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points, a season-high 25 rebounds and a career-high seven steals while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-109 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Davis added five assists and three blocked shots in one of the most prolific games of his decorated career. The nine-time All-Star feasted on …
Read More »Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard wins the weeklong Tirreno-Adriatico race
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, Italy (AP) — Two-time defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard secured overall victory in the weeklong Tirreno-Adriatico race on Sunday after winning the two big climbing stages. Showing strong early season form, the Danish rider with the Visma team has now won both races he’s entered in 2024, after also taking the overall title and …
Read More »UC Riverside knocks off UCSB 81-64
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Smith scored 28 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 81-64 on Saturday night. Smith also had six rebounds for the …
Read More »Appel scores 18, South Dakota State beats Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament 79-63
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Luke Appel had 18 points in No. 1 seed South Dakota State’s 79-63 victory against Oral Roberts on Saturday night in the Summit …
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