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Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) and teammates celebrate a win over UConn in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (Cloe Poisson/Hartford Courant via AP)

Freshman Hannah Hidalgo scores 34, lifts No. 15 Notre Dame past No. 8 UConn 82-67 on the road

Freshman sensation Hannah Hidalgo scored a season-high 34 points and No. 15 Notre Dame beat No. 8 UConn 82-67 on Saturday night. Hidalgo hit 14 of 24 shots and had 10 rebounds for Notre Dame, which … more

By PAT EATON-ROBB | 1/28/24

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, left to right, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Inglewood Mayor James Butts and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pose for a photo at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The NBA has awarded the 2026 All-Star Game to the Los Angeles Clippers' new arena, which is set to open in time for the 2024-25 season. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells AP

Adam Silver is finalizing an extension to remain as commissioner of the NBA for several more years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday night. The person spoke to The Associated … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/27/24

Southern California guard Bronny James, center, scrambles for the ball against UCLA forward Devin Williams, left, and guard Will McClendon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

USC's Bronny James picks up technical foul after a blocked shot against UCLA

It didn’t take long for Southern California’s Bronny James to make an impact in his first game against rival UCLA. The freshman blocked the shot of UCLA’s Dylan Andrews as he drove to the … more

1/27/24

Richmond center Neal Quinn (32) shoots over Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)

Richmond snaps No. 16 Dayton’s nation-leading win streak 69-64

Richmond snapped No. 16 Dayton’s nation-leading 13-game winning streak 69-64 and took sole possession of first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Jordan King scored 15 of his 17 points in the … more

By HANK KURZ Jr. | 1/27/24

Matthieu Pavon celebrates on the 18th green of the South Course at Torrey Pines after winning the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour with Farmers Insurance Open title

Matthieu Pavon made an 8-foot putt for a dramatic birdie on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday that made him the first Frenchman to win on … more

By BERNIE WILSON | 1/27/24

Edmonton Oilers teammates Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Leon Draisaitl (29) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate after a goal against the Nashville Predators during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 … more

1/27/24

Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete in championship ice dance at the U.S. figure skating championships Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcome illness for 5th US figure skating championship

Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their fifth U.S. figure skating title in the ice dance despite an illness that began to set in two days earlier when they performed their rhythm dance. Chock and … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/27/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) shoots next to Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for the fourth consecutive season after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play because of his balky left knee. That … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 1/27/24

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) dunks ahead of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Brunson scores 32 points, Knicks win 6th straight and send Heat to 6th loss in a row, 125-109

Jalen Brunson had 32 points and eight assists and the New York Knicks beat Miami 125-109 on Saturday, winning their sixth straight and sending the Heat to a sixth consecutive loss. Julius Randle … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 1/27/24

Texas Tech forward Warren Washington, center, dunks as Oklahoma guard Otega Oweh (3), forward Sam Godwin, second from right, and guard Milos Uzan (12) look on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

No. 20 Texas Tech beats No. 11 Oklahoma 85-84 to solidify its hold atop Big 12

Chance McMillian scored 27 points to help No. 20 Texas Tech beat No. 11 Oklahoma 85-84 and solidify the Red Raiders’ hold on first place in the Big 12. Pop Isaacs had 18 points, including 13 in the … more

By TIM WILLERT | 1/27/24

FILE -Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The World Series champion Texas Rangers already have Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom, two multiple Cy Young Award winners that could get back in their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas

The World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer. Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer says … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 1/27/24

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) celebrates a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Tre King helps No. 23 Iowa State top No. 7 Kansas 79-75

Tre King had 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Iowa State knocked off No. 7 Kansas 79-75. Iowa State improved to 13-0 at home this season while enhancing its status as a Big 12 contender. … more

By ANDREW LOGUE | 1/27/24

Doc Rivers speaks after being introduced as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach at a news conference Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Doc Rivers lured back to coaching by chance to compete for NBA title with Milwaukee Bucks

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks each have endured plenty of recent playoff disappointment. They’re now joining forces as the Bucks attempt to meet sky-high expectations by winning their second … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 1/27/24

Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde falls during an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill race, in Wengen, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP)

Top skiers are crashing at an alarming rate on the World Cup circuit

Mikaela Shiffrin, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Petra Vlhova, Alexis Pinturault, Corinne Suter. All five former overall World Cup ski champions or Olympic gold medalists have been involved in severe … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 1/27/24

FILE - Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, left, and coach Jim Harbaugh watch the team's play against Indiana during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 2023. Michigan hired Moore on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to replace Harbaugh, giving the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead college football's winningest program. The school made the move two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the Los Angeles Chargers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jim Harbaugh pushed for Michigan to hire Sherrone Moore after leaving to lead Chargers

Michigan is giving Sherrone Moore a shot, hoping he can sustain at least some of the success coach Jim Harbaugh had toward the end of his nine-season run with college football’s winningest program. … more

By LARRY LAGE | 1/27/24

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Unflappable so far, Sinner prepares for his first major final. He faces Medvedev in Australia

Fans have been noticing how unflappable Jannik Sinner has been on his run to the Australian Open final. And his big smile. He beat 10-time title-winner Novak Djokovic in a semifinal upset. The … more

By JOHN PYE | 1/27/24

Rescue helicopter evacuate United States' Isabella Wright after she crashed during an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill race, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti)

American skier Bella Wright airlifted after crashing in World Cup downhill race

American skier Bella Wright has been airlifted off the course after crashing in a World Cup downhill. Wright lost control midway through her run down the Olympia delle Tofane course and was … more

1/27/24

Amber Glenn competes during the women's free skate at the U.S. figure skating championships Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Amber Glenn wins US figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls 3 times during free skate

Amber Glenn won her first U.S. figure skating title on Friday night when defending champion Isabeau Levito fell three times during her own free skate. That dropped the 16-year-old all the way to … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/26/24

Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) and Pascal Siakam celebrate after Indiana defeated the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131

Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Booker’s 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday. … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 1/26/24

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates his shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Atlanta. Doncic had 73 points on the night. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62

Luka Doncic and Devin Booker went on another NBA scoring spree on Friday night. Doncic broke his own Dallas franchise record by scoring 73 points — tying the fourth-most in NBA history — and … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/26/24