Drew Peterson scored 15 of his team-high 19 points in the second half and visiting Southern California held Arizona State to 25–of–65 shooting from the floor to roll to a 77–69 win on Saturday, Jan. 21, in Tempe, Arizona. The Trojans (14–6, 6-3 Pac-12) trailed for just 44 seconds and pushed their lead to as…
Hurts, Eagles Pound Giants Early, Coast to NFC Title Game
PHILADELPHIA—All it took was one throw. Jalen Hurts let it fly on his first pass attempt of the game and suddenly the unease that crept into that often worrisome Philly sports psyche—yeah, but how is his banged-up right shoulder, really?—seemed to dissipate. Hurts’ shoulder was fine. No doubt about that. With Hurts in complete control,…
Chiefs, Led by Hobbled Mahomes, Beat Jags 27–20 in Playoffs
KANSAS CITY—Hobbling along on an injured ankle, Patrick Mahomes threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns Saturday night, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27–20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and a spot in their fifth straight AFC title game. Mahomes missed most of the second quarter after his ankle was landed on by…
Damar Hamlin Faces Long Recovery: Family Spokesman
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some three weeks after going into cardiac arrest and needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati, his marketing representative told The Associated Press on Thursday night. “Damar still requires oxygen and is…
No. 11 Arizona Ends No. 5 UCLA’s 14-game Win Streak
TUCSON, Ariz.—Oumar Ballo scored 16 points, Azuolas Tubelis had a double-double and No. 11 Arizona withstood a late rally to end No. 5 UCLA’s 14-game winning streak with a 58–52 victory on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Wildcats (17–3, 5–3 Pac-12) appeared to be cruising to their biggest win of the season, taking a 56–44 lead…
Big Waves to Deliver Storied Hawaii Surf Contest the Eddie
HONOLULU—One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests is expected to be held Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years. And this year female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in the 39-year history of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The event—alternatively known simply…
Ogier Heading for Record 9th Monte Carlo Win
France’s Sebastien Ogier was heading for a record ninth Monte Carlo Rally win after taking a 16-second lead over Toyota team mate Kalle Rovanpera into Sunday’s final four stages. The eight times world champion, now competing part-time, played it safe on the tricky mountain roads as reigning champion Rovanpera closed the gap from an overnight…
Best Australian Since 2004 for US Men; Djokovic Lone GS Champ
MELBOURNE, Australia—It’s been almost two full decades since this many U.S. men reached Week 2 at the Australian Open. And while that group in 2004 included a couple of Grand Slam champions in Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, everything is all so new for the quartet there this time: Tommy Paul, who is 25; J.J….
Silver, Macron Meet to Discuss Goals With NBA Back in Paris
PARIS—NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had a meeting this week in Paris and was asked by a gracious host how he takes his coffee. “Un sucre?” French President Emmanuel Macron asked. Over that coffee, the leader of the NBA and the leader of France struck a deal to work together with hopes of continuing to grow…
Korda of US Stops 2-time Australian Open Runner-up Medvedev—Pegula Beats Kostyuk
MELBOURNE, Australia—Sebastian Korda comes by his athleticism and competitive instincts honestly. From Dad, the 1998 Australian Open champion. From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. And from two big sisters, both current LPGA golf professionals. Add in some mentorship from eight-time major champ Andre Agassi and a couple of coaches, including former player Radek Stepanek, and…
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