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Gotterup shoots 63, Scheffler struggles in first round of Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open on a rare day when top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled. Warm weather — even for the desert — led to some long drives and low scores at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course. England's Matt Fitzpatrick matched the back-nine record with a 29 to shoot 65, and Sam Stevens was among a group of four players at 66. Scheffler was not among those going low.
Bully ball: Top-ranked Arizona manhandling opponents during undefeated start
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has become the bully on the block. A program known for its free-flowing offense and efficiency, the top-ranked Wildcats have added a dose of bulk to beat teams down during their undefeated start to the season. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Receiver Puka Nacua puts on a show in Rams' thumping of the Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Puka Nacua sprinted off the line of scrimmage, hesitated as if he was going to cut off the route, then blew past past the defender. The ball slightly underthrown, the Los Angeles Rams receiver slowed down and soared above the defensive back before backing into the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown. kAmp >2DE6C @7 E@F89 42E496D[ }24F2 AFE @? 2 D9@H H9:=6 7:?:D9:?8 H:E9 D6G6? C646AE:@?D 7@C `ef J2C5D 2?5 EH@ E@F495@H?D :?
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against Seahawks
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr. soared above a defensive back, snagged the ball at the high point and pulled it down for a key touchdown in Arizona's comeback attempt. The Cardinals' second-year receiver didn't celebrate, opting instead to kneel with an arm over the front of his helmet before jogging off the field. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Bryce Young, Panthers come up short with late rally in loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A disastrous start quickly turned to hope as Carolina strung together three second-half scoring drives. The Panthers beat the odds by recovering an onside kick, caught a break when a potential game-ending sack was negated by a penalty. All that fortune and the Panthers still ended up falling just short. If only they had found their groove a little earlier. kAmr2C@=:?2 ?62C=J C2==:65 7C@> 2 ac\A@:?E 567:4:E 62C=J :?
Sam Leavitt accounts for 4 TDs, No. 11 Arizona State grinds out 38-19 win over Northern Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Leavitt accounted for 330 yards and four touchdowns, Jordyn Tyson caught two touchdown passes and No. 11 Arizona State overcame a slew of mistakes to beat Northern Arizona 38-19 on Saturday night. The Sun Devils reached the College Football Playoff for the first time last season despite being picked last in the Big 12, sparking an interest that led to a school-record 14,280 students among the sold-out crowd.
Vejmelka, Coyotes beat Blackhawks 4-1 after Kane trade
The Coyotes took advantage with first-period goals by Travis Boyd and Barrett Hayton. Jack McBain scored in the second and Vejmelka was sharp after allowing six goals in a loss to Calgary his last start. Andreas Athanasiou scored late in the third period and Alex Stalock allowed four goals on 33 shots for Chicago. The Coyotes had turned into a defensive sieve since a nine-game point streak, allowing six goals each in a pair of losses.
Chiefs’ Kadarius Toney makes most of his Super Bowl touches
Kadarius Toney's struggles with injuries and inconsistency prompted the New York Giants to give up on him midway through his second NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs gave him a second chance and the talented receiver proved he's no first-round bust. A small part of Kansas City's offensive game plan, Toney made history and two of the biggest plays in the Chiefs' 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. “It is the biggest game of my life,” Toney said.
No. 5 Arizona uses massive run to rout Oregon State 84-52
Azuolas Tubelis scored 19 points, Courtney Ramey added 11 and No. 5 Arizona used a massive first-half run to blow out Oregon State 84-52 on Saturday night. The Wildcats (21-3, 10-3 Pac-12) slogged through a foul-filled first half before racing past the Beavers with a 19-2 run that gave them a 26-point halftime lead. Arizona had 22 assists on 28 field goal, grabbed 17 more rebounds and outscored Oregon State by 16 in the paint to win its sixth straight.
SEC/Big Challenge will feature marquee nonconference games
Conference races across the country are getting tight as the regular season winds toward the finish. The Big 12 and Southeastern conferences will take a break from league games on Saturday to play each other, gifting college basketball fans with some marquee midseason nonconference games. The 10th SEC/Big 12 Challenge will feature 10 games between the two conferences, including eight involving ranked teams. Topping the marquee will be No. 10 Texas at No. 4 Tennessee.
Wisconsin takes on Oklahoma State in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
The Luke Fickell era at Wisconsin will have a soft opening. Fickell will be on the sideline against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Most of the major decisions, like naming a starting quarterback, will be made by interim coach Jim Leonhard and the other current Badgers coaches. “There’s been a lot of things that these guys have gone through this entire season,” Fickell said.
Kerr Kriisa scored 18 points, Cedric Henderson Jr. added 16 and No. 5 Arizona pulled away in the second half to beat Montana State 85-64 on Tuesday night. The Wildcats (11-1) earned a hard-fought win over No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday and faced another fight against the scrappy Bobcats (7-6). Arizona pulled it out by wearing down Montana State and hitting 10 of 25 3-pointers for its 26th straight home win.
Hoffman scores in OT, Canadiens beat Coyotes 3-2
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored at 3:52 of overtime, Sam Montembeault stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. Montembeault made some tough saves in the third period and the Canadiens controlled the puck for most of the overtime. Hoffman won it by skating up the middle of the ice and beating Karel Vejmelka.
Hoffman scores in OT, Canadiens beat Coyotes 3-2
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored at 3:52 of overtime, Sam Montembeault stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. Montembeault made some tough saves in the third period and the Canadiens controlled the puck for most of the overtime. Hoffman won it by skating up the middle of the ice and beating Karel Vejmelka. kAmr9C:DE:2?
Marquee games fill the week in Top 25 basketball
The holiday break is usually a quiet time in college basketball, many of the top teams playing small-conference schools at home or taking extra time off before conference schedules start in full. The season isn't quite there yet and this week is loaded with marquee games, including two involving No. 16 UCLA. The big day is Saturday when No. 4 Alabama faces No. 15 Gonzaga in Birmingham, Alabama, No. 6 Tennessee is at No. 9 Arizona and No. 8 Kansas hosts No. 14 Indiana.
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The Thanksgiving week of holiday tournaments is almost always a feast of high-level college hoops. While several top teams are playing home games against smaller-conference opponents, the programs in Maui, the Bahamas and Oregon are facing one stiff test after another. The Maui Invitational has five ranked teams, with No. 9 Arkansas and No. 10 Creighton set to square off in the semifinals.
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments
The Thanksgiving week of holiday tournaments is almost always a feast of high-level college hoops. While several top teams are playing home games against smaller-conference opponents, the programs in Maui, the Bahamas and Oregon are facing one stiff test after another. Here’s a look at the tournaments taking place this week: MAUI INVITATIONAL One of the deepest brackets in the tournament’s history descended upon tiny Lahaina Civic Center.
Bogey-free Alker retains lead at Schwab Cup Championship
PGA Tour Champions points leader Steven Alker shot his second straight bogey-free round at the Charles Schwab Championship on Friday, a 7-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead over Padraig Harrington. Alker made seven birdies at Phoenix Country Club to reach 13 under through two rounds, keeping him comfortably in front of the only player who can overtake him for the Schwab Cup.
Tennessee's rise this season has set the table for one of the best treats in college football: No. 1 vs. 2. By climbing into a tie with Ohio State, the Volunteers will play No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in just the 25th regular-season meeting between the top two teams in the AP Top 25. It will be the first 1-vs.-2 matchup since LSU beat Alabama in 2019 on the way to the national championship. The Vols won seven games last season, started this season unranked and picked to finish third in the SEC East.
No. 10 USC looking to bounce back against Arizona after bye
Southern California's bye could not have come at a better time. The time off not only gave the 10th-ranked Trojans an opportunity to get healthy, it allowed them a chance to reflect and refocus after an emotional 43-42 loss to No. 14 Utah. "They certainly present in the way that they work they believe in what we can do and can get a lot better, that this team has got some really cool opportunities in front of them," USC coach Lincoln Riley said.
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