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Alex Ovechkin is making the seemingly impossible appear to be not so far-fetched after all. Wayne Gretzky’s 894 career goals has, for decades, loomed as one of hockey’s most untouchable records. The “Great One” set the bar so high it appeared out of reach for even the NHL’s best scorers. Ovechkin, on Saturday, became the […]

No. 23 BYU upsets No. 2 Gonzaga 91-78 By JOHN COON Associated Press February 23, 2020, 7:11 AM 4 min read PROVO, Utah — BYU took the fight to Gonzaga and sent a message to everyone else about how dangerous it could be when March rolls around. The No. 23 Cougars imposed their will on

Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh round By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer February 23, 2020, 6:10 AM 2 min read LAS VEGAS — Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in

LAS VEGAS — The Latest from the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury (all times local) 9:30 p.m. The fighters are in the ring and the heavyweight title rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury is about to begin. The two heavyweights fought to a draw in a dramatic fight 14 months ago, and

Emergency backup goalie Dave Ayres made eight saves in relief of Carolina’s two injured netminders in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs February 23, 2020, 3:40 AM 4 min read TORONTO — Emergency backup goalie Dave Ayres made eight saves in relief of Carolina’s two injured netminders in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 victory

Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 17 points each and Arizona State extended its winning streak to seven games with a 74-73 victory over Oregon State By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press February 23, 2020, 3:18 AM 3 min read TEMPE, Ariz. — Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 17 points each and Arizona

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Fans hoping to heckle the sign-stealing Houston Astros at their spring opener were met with quite the coincidence. They got their signs stolen. In the Astros’ first spring training game since their sign-stealing scandal rocked baseball, some fans brought signs jeering Houston, and ballpark personnel confiscated them before the exhibition

DeVon Baker scored 24 points as UNC-Asheville topped Presbyterian 75-64 February 23, 2020, 1:18 AM 1 min read ASHEVILLE, N.C. — DeVon Baker scored 24 points as UNC-Asheville topped Presbyterian 75-64 on Saturday. Baker shot 9 for 10 from the foul line. LJ Thorpe had 16 points and seven rebounds for UNC-Asheville (13-14, 7-9 Big

Josh Nebo matched a career high with 21 points, Savion Flagg added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Texas A&M had its best shooting performance of the season in an 87-75 victory over Mississippi State February 22, 2020, 11:25 PM 2 min read COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Josh Nebo matched his a career high with

Keandre Cook had 21 points as Missouri State beat Loyola of Chicago 74-62 February 22, 2020, 11:16 PM 1 min read SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Keandre Cook had 21 points as Missouri State defeated Loyola of Chicago 74-62 on Saturday. Gaige Prim had 16 points, nine rebounds and three blocks for Missouri State (14-15, 8-8 Missouri