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Joe Thornton had two assists to reach 1,500 career points and the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 February 5, 2020, 6:01 AM 4 min read CALGARY, Alberta — Joe Thornton had two assists to reach 1,500 career points and the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 Tuesday night. Evander Kane, […]

Two people familiar with the situation say Robert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade involving four teams, 12 players and at least three draft picks By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer February 5, 2020, 12:14 PM 3

Nick Richards scored a career-high 27 points, including 25 in the second half, Immanuel Quickley added 21 and No. 15 Kentucky beat Mississippi State 80-72 for its 14th consecutive victory over the Bulldogs By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer February 5, 2020, 6:16 AM 4 min read LEXINGTON, Ky. — Challenged by coach John

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James absorbed contact and tumbled to the court while his fifth 3-pointer in a three-minute span dropped through the net. The Los Angeles Lakers’ entire roster left the bench and crossed the court, gleefully picking up their leader while a sellout crowd roared. “That’s what we’re all about,” James said. “Our

Willie O’Ree, who broke the color barrier in the NHL, says he is saddened that racism and bigotry still exists in hockey and other sports February 5, 2020, 6:56 AM 5 min read OTTAWA, Ontario — Willie O’Ree is hopeful that one day sports will be free of racism and bigotry, yet thinks it’s still

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 120-108 By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer February 5, 2020, 7:25 AM 5 min read NEW ORLEANS — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the strength and savvy to outshine rookie sensation Zion Williamson in the latest double-digit triumph for the

An improbable turnaround has the Columbus Blue Jackets climbing into contention in the NHL’s rugged Metropolitan Division By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer February 5, 2020, 6:57 AM 4 min read COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets were tanking fast two months ago. They were 11-14-4, had lost four in a row and timely

Jalen Harris scored a career-high 38 points and Nevada overwhelmed Air Force 88-54 February 5, 2020, 6:04 AM 1 min read RENO, Nev. — Jalen Harris scored a career-high 38 points and Nevada overwhelmed Air Force 88-54 on Tuesday night. Harris reached 33 points with 9:58 remaining on a three-point play at a juncture when

Josh Nebo scored 18 points and Texas A&M defeated Missouri 68-51 February 5, 2020, 5:08 AM 3 min read COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Josh Nebo scored 18 points and Texas A&M defeated Missouri 68-51 on Tuesday night. The Aggies (11-10, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) swept the season series 2-0 over the Tigers (10-12, 2-7 SEC) following

Matt Dumba scored with 2:39 remaining in overtime to liftthe Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks By BRIAN HALL Associated Press February 5, 2020, 4:07 AM 3 min read ST. PAUL, Minn. — Matt Dumba scored with 2:39 remaining in overtime to liftthe Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win against the