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SportsAFP NewsGoggia claims back-to-back Crans-Montana downhill victories
Reigning Olympic champion Sofia Goggia continued her remarkable podium-topping season with a back-to-back victory in the second World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana on Saturday.
SportsAFP NewsSpain's Marin clinches spot in Thailand Open final
Spain's fifth seed and former world number one Carolina Marin breezed into the final of badminton's Thailand Open Saturday, beating South Korea's An Se-young 21-19, 21-15.
SportsAFP NewsKitzbuehel downhill, super-G pushed back a day
The second World Cup downhill at Kitzbuehel will now be raced on Sunday after bad weather and the state of the course forced its postponement Saturday, a day after two gruesome crashes.
SportsAFP NewsStrict virus measures for Club World Cup in Qatar
The Club World Cup will be staged with strict measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, the Qatari organisers said Saturday less than two weeks before the tournament which will be closed to overseas fans.
SportsAFP NewsKitzbuehel downhill called off
Organisers on Saturday called off the second downhill at Kitzbuehel because of bad weather and the state of the course a day after two gruesome crashes.
SportsYahoo Sport UKAinslie ticks off first ambition of America's Cup challenge but warns 'nothing is won yet'
Sir Ben Ainslie urged his flying team to keep grounded as Britain's America's Cup challenge remained unbeaten in Auckland.
SportsAFP NewsBritons secure berth in America's Cup challenger final
Ben Ainslie's INEOS Team UK overcame a pre-race gear failure to beat Luna Rossa on the final cross in a thriller on Auckland harbour on Saturday to qualify unbeaten for the final of the America's Cup challenger series.
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No. 6 UCLA women hand No. 5 Stanford second straight loss
Charisma Osborne had 24 points, nine rebounds and three steals and No. 6 UCLA handed No. 5 Stanford its second straight loss, 70-66 on Friday night. Michaela Onyenwere added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Bruins (9-2, 7-2 Pac-12), Natalie Chou had 12, and Emily Bessoir 11. Stanford (11-2, 8-2), then ranked No. 1, lost 77-72 in overtime at Colorado on Sunday.
SportsAFP NewsSexton's Cavs beat Brooklyn again, Celtics lose second straight to Sixers
Collin Sexton carried the Cleveland Cavaliers to their second straight win over Brooklyn on Friday, scoring 25 points and dishing out nine assists in a 125-113 win just two nights after posting a career high of 42 points against the same Nets.
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Dixon, Midtgaard lift Grand Canyon past Dixie State 77-74
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) -- Mikey Dixon had 17 points as Grand Canyon edged past Dixie State 77-74 on Friday night. Asbjorn Midtgaard added 16 points for the Antelopes, while Jovan Blacksher Jr. chipped in 15. Midtgaard also had 10 rebounds.
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Beaudion leads Cleveland St. past Milwaukee 64-53
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Craig Beaudion had a season-high 25 points as Cleveland State topped Milwaukee 64-53 on Friday night.
SportsYahoo SportsMississippi State recruit's dunk brings down the hoop, and everything else
We've heard of crashing the boards but this is ridiculous.
SportsAFP NewsBaseball mourns death of long-time homer king Aaron
Long-time Major League Baseball home run king Hank Aaron was remembered for his character and dignity as well as his sporting achievements following his death Friday at age 86.
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Maddox Jr. lifts CSU Fullerton over Hawaii 83-67
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) -- Tray Maddox Jr. scored 23 points as Cal State Fullerton topped Hawaii 83-67 on Friday. Dante Maddox Jr. added 20 points for the Titans.
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Schakel carries San Diego St. past Air Force 98-61
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Jordan Schakel had 18 points to lead five San Diego State players in double figures as the Aztecs easily defeated Air Force 98-61 on Friday night.
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Williams leads UTEP past Louisiana Tech 82-74
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Bryson Williams had 28 points as UTEP defeated Louisiana Tech 82-74 on Friday night.
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Largie lifts Florida Gulf Coast over Lipscomb 79-69
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Cyrus Largie had a career-high 22 points as Florida Gulf Coast beat Lipscomb 79-69 on Friday night.
NewsThe Associated PressPac-12 reprimands Arizona State's Bobby Hurley for comments
The Pac-12 Conference has reprimanded Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley for his comments about the officiating late in a loss to rival Arizona. The conference said Friday that Hurley was reprimanded for public comments about the officials following an 84-82 loss to the Wildcats on Thursday night. Hurley was furious a foul wasn't called on Azoulas Tubelis for hitting the arm of Arizona State guard Remy Martin with nine seconds left.
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Freidel carries South Dakota St. past North Dakota 92-73
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- Noah Freidel had 24 points as South Dakota State got past North Dakota 92-73 on Friday night.
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Foster scores 15 to lift Wyoming past Nevada 71-64
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) -- Kenny Foster had 15 points and seven rebounds as Wyoming beat Nevada 71-64 on Friday night.
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Ndefo, Drame carry Saint Peter's over Siena 68-62
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- KC Ndefo had 16 points to lead five St. Peter's players in double figures as the Peacocks defeated Siena 68-62 on Friday night.
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Kamateros carries South Dakota past W. Illinois 65-60
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) -- Tasos Kamateros had 15 points as South Dakota narrowly defeated Western Illinois 65-60 on Friday night.
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Kreuser lifts North Dakota St. past Denver 70-58
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Rocky Kreuser had 21 points and 10 rebounds as North Dakota State topped Denver 70-58 on Friday night.
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Welp scores 15 to lift UC Irvine over Cal Poly 68-49
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Collin Welp posted 15 points as UC Irvine topped Cal Poly 68-49 on Friday.
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Chatman leads North Alabama past Jacksonville 82-81 in OT
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) -- Isaac Chatman scored 19 points as North Alabama narrowly defeated Jacksonville 82-81 in overtime on Friday night. Mervin James and Jamari Blackmon added 16 points each for the Lions.
