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Aldridge helps balanced Spurs top Heat 117-105

Irving, Celtics earn 97-90 comeback win over Mavericks

Irving, short-handed Celtics earn 97-90 win over Mavericks

Bains with winning shot, Green Bay beats E. Illinois 59-57 (Dec 06, 2017)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Sukhjot Bains sank a layup with 21 seconds left to give Green Bay a 59-57 victory over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday night.

Howard stays hot from deep, leads Central Arkansas past Cal (Dec 06, 2017)

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Jordan Howard scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, and had six assists, and Central Arkansas bounced back from two close losses to beat California 96-69 on Wednesday night.

Kansas stunned at home in 74-65 loss to Washington

Washington kept its poise down the stretch for a 74-65 victory that knocked No. 2 Kansas from the ranks of the unbeaten.

Dion Waiters says Heat were where they wanted to be going into 4th

Heat guard Dion Waiters on the loss to the Spurs.

Bucks top Pistons thanks to big 4th quarter

The Bucks went on a 14-1 run in the fourth quarter, beating the Pistons 104-100

Tyler Johnson: They started really making shots

Heat guard Tyler Johnson discusses Wednesday’s loss.

Erik Spoelstra on Spurs: They get you scrambling

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra breaks down Wednesday’s loss.

Heat struggle to keep up with Spurs in 4th quarter, begin road trip with loss

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 18 points, and the balanced San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 117-105 on Wednesday night.

Bucks use fourth-quarter run to beat Pistons 104-100 (Dec 06, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong start to the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-100 on Wednesday night.

Cousins' 40/22 night leads Pelicans past Nuggets, 123-114 (Dec 06, 2017)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) DeMarcus Cousins had 40 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks, and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the second time in three games without Anthony Davis, defeating the Denver Nuggets 123-114 on Wednesday night.

Thomas helps Robert Morris hold off rider 78-75 (Dec 06, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Koby Thomas scored 20 points, Dachon Burke added 15 and Robert Morris held on to defeat Rider 78-75 in its home opener on Wednesday night.

SIU-Edwardsville edges IUPUI 82-81 (Dec 06, 2017)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jaylen McCoy sank a 3-pointer to give his team the lead and Keenan Simmons followed with a layup to keep it safe as SIU-Edwardsville snapped a four-game slide, edging IUPUI 82-81 on Wednesday night.

Durant's triple-double lifts Warriors over Hornets 101-87 (Dec 06, 2017)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kevin Durant had 35 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-87 on Wednesday night without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Coastal Carolina hangs on to beat Hampton 85-81 (Dec 06, 2017)

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) Jaylen Shaw had 19 points, five rebounds and eight assists, Demario Beck added 16 points and seven rebounds, and Coastal Carolina beat Hampton 85-81 on Wednesday night.

Massinburg scores 28, Buffalo holds off Delaware 75-72 (Dec 06, 2017)

NEWARK, Del. (AP) CJ Massinburg had 28 points with five 3-pointers and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Buffalo held off Delaware 75-72 on Wednesday night.

LeBron scores 32 as Cavaliers win 13th straight (Dec 06, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James drained a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left and finished with 32 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers tied a franchise record with their 13th straight win, 101-95 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Alston sets free-throw record, Temple downs Wisconsin 59-55 (Dec 06, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Shizz Alston Jr. scored 22 points and hit four decisive free throws late to set a school record and lead Temple to a 59-55 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

Akron holds on for 83-79 win over Fort Wayne (Dec 06, 2017)

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Emmanuel Olojakpoke scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Akron held on for 83-79 win over Fort Wayne on Wednesday night.

Who is your ideal Super Bowl matchup?

Given the current list of playoff contenders, which matchup would be most intriguing on football’s biggest stage?

Chargers not looking past Redskins

The streaking Chargers (6-6) have resurrected their season after dropping their first four games. The Redskins (5-7) lost their last time out to the rival Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins would likely need to sweep their final month of games in the regular season — and get some help — to reach the postseason

Here’s what NFL talent evaluators love/loathe about QB prospects Rosen, Darnold, Allen and Mayfield

Asked to shape up the group, including a pecking order, this is how the potential 2017 crop of first-round picks ranks going into bowl season …

NFL inks Roger Goodell to new five-year $200million deal

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has signed his contract extension after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spent several weeks trying to thwart the deal. The contract is said to be for five years and could be worth as much as $200 million, assuming the NFL reaches all of its financial targets, according

Lawlor: Important Lessons Eagles Must Learn For Playoff Push

Failure is a great teacher. Coaches preach to players about issues that need to be corrected. When those talks come after a 28-point win, the lessons don’t have the same kind of impact as when they come after a tough loss. Athletes are extremely competitive and they tend to have big egos. Losing