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Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho help the Carolina Hurricanes beat Utah 7-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis had two goals and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Utah 7-3 on Saturday to stop a three-game losing streak. Sebastian Aho added two goals and an assist for Carolina, which scored a total of three times during its losing streak. Jalen Chatfield, ...

Hornets end 6-game losing streak with 117-116 win over Spurs

By The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner off a wraparound feed from LaMelo Ball with 1.4 seconds left to lift Charlotte to a 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night and snap a six-game skid for the ...

Taubitz wins women’s luge world title and Sweeney grabs a bronze for US

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Germany's Julia Taubitz became the women's singles luge world champion for the second time, overtaking Emily Sweeney of the U.S. in an extremely close second and final run on Friday night. Taubitz finished her two runs in 1 minute, 17.206 seconds, medaling ...

Ben Simmons no longer with the Nets as the sides work toward a buyout

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons' time with the Brooklyn Nets appears to be over. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft was not with the Nets for their game Friday night against the Miami Heat as the sides work toward a buyout of his contract. Coach Jordi ...

Indiana coach Mike Woodson won’t return next season

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Indiana coach Mike Woodson is leaving his alma mater on his own terms. The 66-year-old Woodson, who has been under fire most of the past two seasons because of underperforming teams, decided to step down at the end of this season, the school announced ...

Tiger Woods to play at Torrey Pines, his first PGA Tour event since July

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods committed Friday to playing the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, returning to one of his favorite venues for his first PGA Tour start since the British Open last July. Woods will be playing — and walking — 18 holes in competition for the first time since ...

Why will the Eagles win the Super Bowl? Start with ‘super’ Saquon Barkley

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saquon Barkley hurdled backward into the highlight reel and ran straight toward the record book in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. He set the franchise season record for yards rushing. He's the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in ...