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JuJu Watkins scores 23 points and No. 6 USC routs Cal State-Fullerton 93-44

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 23 points, six rebounds and six assists, and No. 6 Southern California routed Cal State-Fullerton 93-44 on Monday night.Watkins made all six of her free throws while falling short of scoring at least 30 points for just the fourth time in nine games this season.McKenzie Forbes added 17 points and Taylor Bigby scored 15 points, making a career-high five 3-pointers, for the Trojans (9-0). They tied their season high with 93 points.Kathryn Neff led the Titans (4-5) with 14 points as their only double-figure scorer. Fullerton got to the free throw line just five times in the game.Fullerton scored the game’s first basket and then went cold. The Trojans ran off 20 straight points, with Watkins scoring seven in seven minutes. Fujika Nimmo hit a 3-pointer that left the Titans trailing 20-5.Watkins briefly left the court two minutes into the game. She returned and hit a stepback 3-pointer before stealing the ball from Nimmo and driving for a score. Sh...

Drew Lock’s late touchdown pass rallies Seahawks to 20-17 victory over sliding Eagles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Drew Lock threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 28 seconds left to cap a 92-yard drive, and the Seattle Seahawks stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 on Monday night, ending a four-game skid and getting back into NFC playoff contention.Seattle (7-7) rallied behind its backup quarterback, who moved the team the length of the field for its longest touchdown drive this season and found the Seahawks’ rookie first-round pick for the biggest catch of his young career.On third-and-10, Smith-Njigba beat James Bradberry off the line and Lock’s throw was perfect to cap an unlikely comeback from an early 10-0 deficit. Lock, who made his second straight start in place of the injured Geno Smith, connected with DK Metcalf three times on the decisive drive, including much-needed chunk plays of 18 and 34 yards.Philadelphia had one last chance, but Julian Love made his second interception of the fourth quarter, picking off Jalen Hurts’ deep pass intended for A.J. ...

Duchene scores twice and sets up Harley’s overtime goal to give Stars 4-3 win over Kraken

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Matt Duchene scored twice and assisted on Thomas Harley’s goal 2:16 into overtime that gave the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.Jason Robertson also scored for the Stars, who improved to 3-0-1 in their past four games.“We knew we deserved it and whether we were going to get it or not, who knows?” Duchene said. “It’s a coin flip when you get to OT, but fortunately we were able to get it done.”The Kraken sent the game to overtime on Eeli Tolvanen’s 6-on-5 goal with 21.8 seconds left in regulation.Scott Wedgewood (7-1-2) won the matchup of backup goalies, with the teams’ No. 1 netminders injured. Wedgewood made 35 saves and shook off an early scare about three minutes in, when he dropped to the ice after taking a slap shot near his left collarbone where there was no padding.“It stung like hell,” Wedgewood said. “It’s one of those ones where your Adam’s Apple’s in the back of your throat, you want to make sure you can breathe.”Tomas Tatar...

Autoridades: Oficial de DC le dispara a un hombre en Penn Quarter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

Un oficial de la policía de DC le disparó a un hombre durante una persecución a pie en el noroeste de la ciudad el lunes, según el Departamento de la Policía Metropolitana (MPD).  El tiroteo se registró sobre las 8:30 p.m. en la cuadra 900 de F Street NW, en Penn Quarter, informó Jeffrey Carroll, el asistente ejecutivo del MPD, en una conferencia de prensa.  Las autoridades dijeron que estaban tratando de detener al hombre porque sospechaban que estaba armado, pero no especificaron lo que estaba haciendo con el arma.El hombre huyó de los agentes y durante la persecución mostró un arma de fuego, detalló Carroll.Un uniformado disparó una vez, alcanzando al hombre en la parte inferior del cuerpo, precisó el departamento. El hombre fue detenido y recibió tratamiento médico, y ahora se encuentra estable en un hospital, según la policía. Se recuperó un arma en el lugar de los hechos, de acuerdo a Carroll. No hay indicios de que el hombre disparara a los agentes. L...

Murray scores 22 points as Nuggets race by Doncic and Mavericks 130-104

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray finished with 22 points, going 4 for 4 from 3-point range, to help the Denver Nuggets race past the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 130-104 on Monday night.Aaron Gordon tied a season high with 21 points, while Nikola Jokic added eight points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a game where the Nuggets starters got the fourth quarter off. The Denver bench outscored the Mavericks reserves by a 62-34 margin to help the Nuggets bounce back from a home loss to Oklahoma City over the weekend.Leading 77-70 with 6:48 remaining in the third, the Nuggets pulled away on the strength of a 21-10 run to close out the quarter. Murray helped ignite the pivotal run and had 10 points in the period. He’s finding his shooting touch after dealing with hamstring and ankle injuries this season. Luka Doncic scored 22 of his 38 points in the second quarter to keep Dallas close. He also had 11 rebounds. The Mavericks were missing Kyrie Irving (heel), Josh Green (elbow), Maxi Kleber (...

Crawford helps Marshall cruise to 103-70 victory over Bluefield

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cameron Crawford came off the bench to score 17 points, leading seven players in double figures, and Marshall rolled to a 103-70 victory over Bluefield University on Monday night.Crawford made 6 of 9 shots with a 3-pointer for the Thundering Herd (5-7), adding five rebounds. Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 16 on 7-for-10 shooting. Nate Martin had 12 points and a career-high 13 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season. Kamdyn Curfman and reserve Wyatt Fricks both scored 11. Jacob Conner pitched in with 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.Danny Alford had 13 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Ramblin’ Rams. Christian Bullock hit three 3-pointers and scored 13. Tybenn Sturm and Elijah White scored 11 and 10, respectively.___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college...

Bruner’s 37 lead Denver over Div. II-Adams State 89-83

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Tommy Bruner put up 37 points as Denver beat NCAA Division II-Adams State 89-83 on Monday night.Bruner was 10 of 19 shooting, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 15 for 18 from the line for the Pioneers (7-5). Touko Tainamo added 18 points while shooting 6 for 15 (0 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line, and they also had 10 rebounds. Isaiah Carr was 2 of 4 shooting and 10 of 12 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.The Grizzlies were led by Austin Fadal, who recorded 15 points. Adams State also got 14 points from Kolby Walker. In addition, Isaiah Sampson finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.Denver’s next game is Wednesday against Northern New Mexico at home, and Adams State visits Colorado State on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

“Tengo suerte”: Oficial que perdió sus piernas tras ser arrollado desea volver al trabajo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

Un oficial de la policía del condado Montgomery que perdió sus piernas cuando un conductor imprudente lo arrolló en la Interestatal 270 – supuestamente a propósito – dice que está feliz de estar vivo y espera regresar al servicio. Aunque el Sargento Patrick Kepp ha superado muchos retos, está agradecido que sus heridas no fueron peores. “Tienes que estar feliz de estar aquí, ¿verdad?” dijo. “Osea, tengo suerte. Verdaderamente aprecio a todos los que se han comunicado conmigo y me han dado las gracias”. En octubre, Kepp técnicamente estaba en un momento de receso pero se unió a sus colegas para intentar detener a un conductor adolescnete imprudente. Raphael Mayorga está acusado de conducir a 110 mph. Presuntamente intentó atropellar a Kepp intencionalmente. “Me acuerdo cada detalle del día entero, de la noche entera”, dijo Kepp. “Solo recuerdo mirar hacia abajo y ver que algo estaba mal con mi pierna derecha. La toqué con mi mano y vi sangre, y me dije unas palabrotas ...

Sexton, Horton-Tucker score 27 apiece to lead Jazz over Nets 125-108

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 27 points apiece to lead the Utah Jazz to a 125-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.Sexton had his fifth straight 20-point game to help Utah win for the third time in four games. Horton-Tucker also had a team-high six assists. Lauri Markkanen added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Walker Kessler tallied 14 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.Cam Thomas led the Nets with 32 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in 17 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Brooklyn’s three-game winning streak against Utah was snapped.Brooklyn didn’t trail during the second quarter and led for much of the third quarter. Still, the Nets struggled to create any real separation with the Jazz. They never led by more than seven points before Utah finally surged ahead for good.The Jazz used a 15-2 run late in the third quarter to take an 88-80 lead. Sexton, John Collins and Markkanen fueled the run by knocking down 3-...

Balanc, Tice power Quinnipiac to 77-57 victory over Holy Cross

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:45 GMT

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Matt Balanc scored 23 points, Amarri Tice had a double-double and Quinnipiac defeated Holy Cross 77-57 on Monday night.Balanc made 9 of 17 shots with three 3-pointers, adding eight rebounds for the Bobcats (8-3), Tice finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Paul Otieno pitched in with 13 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots. Savion Lewis totaled 10 points, nine assists, six rebounds and three steals.Joe Octave scored 13 points off the bench to lead the Crusaders (2-9), adding six rebounds. Freshman Kahlil Singleton scored 12 on 4-for-8 shooting from 3-point range. Freshman A.J. Wills added 11 points and freshman reserve Declan Ryan scored 10.___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballSource