No. 23 Iowa hands No. 7 Minnesota its first loss, 23-19
IOWA CITY, Iowa Nate Stanley threw for two touchdown passes and Tyler Goodson ran for a score and Iowa handed Minnesota its first loss.
Harden scores 49 points, taking career-high 41 shots
MINNEAPOLIS — Undermanned and playing for the second consecutive night, the Houston Rockets still had plenty of reason to be confident.
College basketball: Maryland routs Oakland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. Darryl Morsell led a balanced attack with 14 points, and No. 7 Maryland used a strong defensive effort to power past Oakland 80-50 Saturday.
It’s Jackson vs. Watson in duel between Ravens and Texans
BALTIMORE The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans each have used a dual-threat quarterback and an opportunistic defense to become first-place teams in the AFC.
Baseball: Ka Makani standout Michael Hughes signs on to play with Rainbow Warriors
WAIMEA Michael Hughes wont have to travel too far to take the next leap in his baseball career.
A suspension is the least of Garrett’s concerns
Myles Garrett will surely spend the rest of his career maybe even the rest of his life trying to live this one down.
Big 12 takes center stage as Oklahoma visits unbeaten Baylor
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts has plenty at stake this week as he nears the end of his eventful college career.
UCF QB McKenzie Milton has big impact as mentor to Knights while recovering from knee injury
ORLANDO, Fla. McKenzie Milton will mark an anniversary next week he probably wishes he could forget.
Why Roger Goodell and Jay-Z want Colin Kaepernick to get a shot
One of the many twists on the winding road to Colin Kaepernicks unusual tryout Saturday was a series of conversations between two unlikely bedfellows.
AP Source: Carmelo Anthony to return to NBA with Blazers
Carmelo Anthony is getting another shot in the NBA.
Browns, Steelers brawl at end of Cleveland’s 21-7 win
CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns kept fighting long after the outcome had been decided, and it likely will cost them their best defensive player.
Runnin’ With Rani: New winners at 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half-Marathon and Marathon
The 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon and Marathon on Saturday did not disappoint, as a record number of 340 registrants signed up for the scenic course along Alii Drive that began under cool, crisp skies well before sunrise.
Angels’ Trout overcomes injury, tragedy to win 3rd AL MVP
NEW YORK It had never been so difficult for Mike Trout to arrive at the ballpark, get his mind and body ready, and perform at the level baseball fans have come to expect.
Watson-Jackson showcase highlights Texans-Ravens matchup
Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson starred three years ago in one of the more meaningful and memorable games of that college football season.
College football: QB battle still going for Hawaii
There is no sulking in football.
Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown.
Kaepernick’s tryout sounds more like a setup
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Colin Kaepernicks NFL tryout sounds more like a setup.
James Harden scores 47 points, Rockets beat Clippers
HOUSTON James Harden was pestered and harassed on defense by Patrick Beverley for most of Houstons game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Nwora helps No. 4 Louisville roll past Indiana State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jordan Nwora scored 21 points, Dwayne Sutton added 14 and No. 4 Louisville shot 59% from the field to run past Indiana State 91-62 on Wednesday night.
High stakes: Steelers, Browns renew rivalry, plenty on line
CLEVELAND Separated by roughly 130 miles and six Super Bowl titles, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have a hostile, historic rivalry resuscitated from being heavily one-sided to much more competitive the past few years.
