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Trump hopes swift return of UCLA players detained in China

BEIJING (AP) President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s hopeful that three UCLA basketball players detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting will be allowed to return home soon.

Wales center Davies to have foot surgery, out for 6 months

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales says center Jonathan Davies will miss around six months because of a foot injury.

'A national shame': Local papers react harshly to Italy exit

ROME (AP) The End. The Apocalypse. A national shame.

Arrivederci Italy: Azzurri lose World Cup playoff to Sweden

MILAN (AP) Players from both teams slumped to the ground, the Swedes in exhausted ecstasy, the Italians in losers’ agony.

Sindarius Thornwell on Clippers close loss to 76ers

Doc Rivers 'We could've played a little smarter'

Doc Rivers ‘We could’ve played a little smarter’

Honduras accuses Aussies of clumsy World Cup espionage

SYDNEY (AP) Honduras coach Jorge Luis Pinto has accused Australia of an ”embarrassing” espionage attempt after a drone hovered over his team’s training session ahead of the return leg of their World Cup intercontinental playoff.

Dalton scores 22 to help Wyoming beat Oregon State 75-66 (Nov 13, 2017)

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Hayden Dalton had 22 points, including four-3-pointers, and nine rebounds to help Wyoming beat Oregon State 75-66 on Monday night.

After rough week, Stewart runs strong again in Panthers rout

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jonathan Stewart saw huge running lanes, ran with some familiar punch – and held onto the football, too.

Dar and Erasmus to umpire Ashes opener

SYDNEY (AP) Pakistan’s Aleem Dar and South Africa’s Marais Erasmus will umpire the first Ashes cricket test between Australia and England, which begins in Brisbane on Nov. 23.

Booker drops 36 but Lakers pull away from Suns late

Devin Booker scored 22 in the first half en route to his sixth 30-point performance in the last 10 games.

Dave Strader Inducted Into the Hockey Hall of Fame

No. 10 USC rallies to beat North Dakota State 75-65 (Nov 13, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Bennie Boatwright scored a career-high 28 points, and No. 10 Southern California closed the game on a 13-5 run to hold off pesky North Dakota State 75-65 on Monday night.

Carolina's offense exploded against Miami. As for the Dolphins offense? Not so much.

Saying Carolina’s offense was terrific on Monday night against Miami – or any other synonyms you’d like to use – would be an understatement. The Panthers racked up an unseen (and franchise record) 548 yards of offense, scored six touchdowns and generally did whatever they liked to a fairly hapless

The Shek Report: Week 10

NFL Network’s Dave Dameshek breaks down the hoopla of Week 10.

Dolphins postgame press conference

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, quarterback Jay Cutler and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh address the media after their 45-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 10.

Gongaza looks for leadership from Perkins vs. Howard (Nov 14, 2017)

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins carries more weight on his shoulders this season as one of two returning starters from last year’s 37-2 team that reached the national title.

Ben McAdoo almost admits Giants quit on him

No, the Giants did not quit in their latest debacle, a 31-21 loss to the previously winless 49ers. Ben McAdoo, though, said he detected something that sounds oh-so-close to quitting. “There are plays we are capable of making and the desire to finish wasn’t consistent,” McAdoo said. McAdoo

James, Korver lead Cavs' charge in 4th to top Knicks 104-101

NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James had 23 points and 12 assists, Kyle Korver scored 19 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter to spark a huge comeback, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 104-101 on Monday night.

Struggling Mavs hope to slow down Spurs (Nov 14, 2017)

DALLAS — There was a time when the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs were the fiercest of rivals, teams separated by four hours on I-35 and always a good bet to meet in the playoffs.

Nurkic and McCollum have 17 and Blazers beat Nuggets 99-82 (Nov 13, 2017)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic had 17 points apiece and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 99-82 on Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak.

Wild return home to face Flyers (Nov 14, 2017)

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — As a native of Las Vegas, Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker knows what the odds say will happen when his team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.

Power Rankings: NFL's most surprising team

No, it’s not the Saints, Eagles or Rams. It’s the Vikings, who have overcome devastating injuries to go 7-2 and seize control of the NFC North.

Special season? Panthers show Newton might be on to something

Special season? Panthers show Cam might be on to something

McNeese roughs up Ecclesia in 101-54 home-opening win (Nov 13, 2017)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Kalob Ledoux scored 20 points and Jarren Greenwood scored 16 points and McNeese beat NCCAA member Ecclesia 101-54 on Monday night in the Cowboys’ home opener.

UC Davis rallies to beat N Colorado 74-59 behind Moneke (Nov 13, 2017)

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) Chima Moneke scored a career-high 28 points on 10-of-21 shooting, Siler Schneider scored a go-ahead 3-pointer amid a 28-10 second-half run, and UC Davis rallied to beat Northern Colorado 74-59 on Monday night to win their season opener.