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Buckeyes stun No. 2 Boilers in interim coach’s debut

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State stunned No. 2 Purdue on Sunday in its interim coach’s debut, winning 73-69 a day after the NCAA Tournament selection committee picked the Boilermakers as the early favorite to be the No. 1 overall seed during March Madness.

Northwestern fends off Indiana rally

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BLOOMINGTON (AP) — Ryan Langborg scored 26 points, Matt Nicholson and Nick Martinelli had double-doubles and Northwestern held off a furious Indiana rally to defeat the Hoosiers 76-72 on Sunday.

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at...

Rain pushes Daytona 500 to Monday in first outright postponement since 2012

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR has postponed the season-opening Daytona 500 until Monday because of two days of rain at Daytona International Speedway. The...

IOC won’t change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquiao compete at Paris Olympics...

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules on age limits to let boxing great Manny Pacquiao compete at...

Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point shootout at All-Star weekend

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry was on a roll — and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu.And fittingly, he won by three.The...

Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title...

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mac McClung went back to school to win his second consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest.He asked Shaquille O'Neal to squeeze into...

Silver says the NBA’s 65-game policy for awards is leading to players playing more

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working.The commissioner, in his annual All-Star weekend news conference, said Saturday...

Maryland reflects on Driesell’s impact on elevating Terrapins to national elite

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Before Gary Williams led Maryland to the 2002 NCAA championship, Lefty Driesell made the Terrapins relevant.Driesell, who died Saturday...

Patrick Cantlay leads by 2 at Riviera as he goes for a hometown win

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele first competed at cards on the long flight to Australia for the Presidents Cup. They...