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Werenski, Monahan lift Blue Jackets past Blues 3–2 for fourth straight win

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist, Sean Monahan scored for his 600th NHL point, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Charlie Coyle also scored for his fifth ...

Paolo Banchero’s 4th double-double powers Magic to 125-94 rout of Wizards

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 125-94 on Saturday night. Banchero shot 9 for 15 from the field and went 3 of 6 from 3-point range in 26 minutes for his fourth ...

Randle scores 30 as Timberwolves beat Hornets 122-105

By RICHARD WALKER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Julius Randle scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Saturday night, their first victory since All-Star Anthony Edwards was sidelined with an injury. Without Edwards, who has a ...

Brad Marchand gets deciding goal in shootout, Florida beats Dallas 4-3

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand capped an emotional night by getting what became the winning goal in a shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Saturday night. Marchand got a tribute score, Sam Reinhart got a milestone one and ...

No. 15 Virginia beats California 31-21 for 7th straight win

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — J'Mari Taylor ran for two touchdowns and No. 15 Virginia extended its winning streak to seven straight games for the first time since 2007 by beating California 31-21 on Saturday. Taylor scored on two of the first three drives of ...

LaVine, DeRozan lead Kings past Bucks 135-133

By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach LaVine had 31 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 29, and the Sacramento Kings turned back a late rally to hold on for a 135-133 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. The Bucks, who trailed 108-102 entering the final period, pulled ...

No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with 25-10 victory

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Jeremiyah Love broke free for a 94-yard touchdown run on the first play after a Notre Dame interception squelched a potential game-tying drive and the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish won their sixth straight, beating Boston College 25-10 on Saturday. Notre Dame ...

Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Philipp Kurashev scored his second goal of the game 1:48 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday. Kurashev took a pass at the Colorado blue line, skated to the right circle and beat ...

Hamlin’s best chance: NASCAR star aims for first title from pole position

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Denny Hamlin's quest to win his first career NASCAR championship will begin from the pole position. Hamlin will lead the field to green at Phoenix Raceway in Sunday's winner-take-all finale. The Cup will be awarded to the ...

Comrie makes 28 saves, Lambert scores 1st NHL goal as Jets top Penguins 5-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Rookie forward Brad Lambert scored his first NHL goal and backup goalie Eric Comrie made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 Saturday. Kyle Connor scored twice, including an empty-net goal, and Gabriel Valardi and Vladislav Namestnikov ...