No. 7 Michigan routs No. 9 Wisconsin 77-54
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Juwan Howard watched his team turn another highly anticipated matchup into a blowout.
To cancel or not? IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be “safe and secure” and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the Games.
Embiid scores 45, Mathias’ OT 3 lifts 76ers over Heat
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 45 points and 16 rebounds, Dakota Mathias’ only basket of the game was a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.1 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to beat the undermanned Miami Heat 137-134 in overtime on Tuesday night.
University of Hawaii might play football games on campus
In a game of political football, the University of Hawaii went on offense.
‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as virus issues grow
The NBA called off two more games because of COVID-related and contact-tracing issues on Monday, and the Miami Heat were preparing to be without eight players — including All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo — for several days because of possible exposure to the coronavirus.
Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class
Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class.
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.
PGA Championship leaving Trump National in ‘22 tournament
KAPALUA, Maui — The PGA of America cut ties to President Donald Trump when it voted Sunday to take the PGA Championship event away from his New Jersey golf course next year.
Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lamar Jackson a winner
The NFC divisional round will give fans a third-time treat: another meeting between old-timers Tom Brady and Drew Brees.
English wins Kapalua in playoff for 1st victory in 7 years
KAPALUA, Maui — Harris English was that player who always wanted the ball for the last shot. His trouble the last couple of years was getting off the bench and into the game.
No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St
MIAMI — Trying to figure out which of Nick Saban’s Alabama teams is best is akin to picking Michelangelo’s greatest work of art or Ernest Hemingway’s best novel.
UConn’s Auriemma ties Summitt with 1,098 wins
STORRS, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 23 points and No. 3 UConn overcame a sluggish start to rout Providence 87-50 on Saturday and give coach Geno Auriemma his 1,098th win, tying the late Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for the second most wins in Division I women’s basketball history.
Palmer, English tied for the lead at Tournament of Champions
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Ryan Palmer went through a range of emotions over the final 15 minutes Saturday that ended with him posting a 9-under 64 for the best round of the week and a share of the lead with Harris English in the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
UC Riverside basketball defeats Hawaii 70-68
UC Riverside forward Arinze Chidom scored inside with two seconds left to give the Highlanders a 70-68 win over the University of Hawaii basketball team in today’s Big West game in Riverside, Calif.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
SEATTLE — A lot of Cam Akers churning yards on the ground and mostly a great Rams defense has Los Angeles moving on in the NFC playoffs at the expense of division-foe Seattle.
Bills beat Colts 27-24 for 1st playoff win in 25 years
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Josh Allen and safety Micah Hyde teamed up to make the Buffalo Bills’ losing past history.
English having a whale of time and leads by 1 at Kapalua
KAPALUA, Hawaii — A new year, and Harris English keeps right on rolling.
Hawaii men’s basketball wins Big West Opener 88-83 over UC Riverside
Hawaii forward James Jean-Marie scored 24 points, eight coming in a pivotal second-half burst, and the Rainbow Warrior basketball team held off UC Riverside to open its Big West schedule with an 88-83 win today in Riverside, Calif.
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen
Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
NFL wild-card weekend: Old quarterbacks still rule the roost
PITTSBURGH – Out with the old and in with the new. Well, not so fast in the NFL, where some of the quarterbacks competing in the playoffs this weekend were born during the Carter Administration.
