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Inside the numbers of Cleveland’s 129-122 win over Oklahoma City

CLEVELAND (AP) — The most-hyped game so far this season in the NBA didn't disappoint. Cleveland beat Oklahoma City 129-122 on Wednesday night, with the Cavaliers — now winners of 11 straight — pushing the NBA's best record to 32-4 and snapping the Thunder's 15-game winning streak. It ...

Dixon heats up in 2nd half to lead Villanova to 68-66 win over No. 9 UConn

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday night after the Huskies' Alex Karaban missed two free throws with 3.1 seconds left. Wooga Poplar added 18 points for Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big ...

Maxey scores 29 points to lead 76ers past Washington 109-103

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left and finished with 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points and blocked a potential tying layup with 14 ...

Ben Humrichous scores 21 points, No. 13 Illinois routs Penn State 91-52

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ben Humrichous scored a season-high 21 points, Morez Johnson Jr. had a career-high 20 points along with 11 rebounds and No. 13 Illinois beat Penn State 91-52 on Wednesday night for its fifth straight victory. Tre White also had 20 points to help Illinois (12-3, 4-1 Big ...

Boqvist nets 2 in 3rd period as Panthers beat Utah 4-1

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored twice in the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Wednesday night. Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal for the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Matthew Tkachuk finished with two assists, and Sergei ...

David Wright’s No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright's No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright's number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team ahead of the 2021 season. Wright also will enter the ...

Magic hand Knicks season-high third straight loss with 103-94 victory

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. had a season-high 19 off the bench and the Orlando Magic shut down a New York Knicks team missing Karl-Anthony Towns for a 103-94 victory on Monday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ...

The Chargers are hitting their stride on offense going into the playoffs

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers' offense is finally hitting its stride at the most important part of the season. Over the last 10 quarters, the Chargers have scored on 18 of 25 possessions (10 touchdowns, eight field goals). That includes seven straight drives that ...