Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA

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NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley each scored 23 points, and the surging New York Knicks knocked the Boston Celtics out of the top spot in the NBA with their sixth straight victory, 109-94 on Monday night. Jalen Brunson added 17 points for the Knicks (36-27), who inched ahead of Brooklyn into fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) shoots over New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Minchillo Previous NextNew York took control in the second quarter and never gave it up. Brunson’s three-point play capped an 8-0 run and gave the Knicks a 47-27 lead midway through the second quarter.
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Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Graham Mertz likes the direction that Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard is taking the BadgersMertz threw for two touchdowns, Braelon Allen rushed for 113 yards and a score and Wisconsin defeated Purdue 35-24 on Saturday. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said he was disappointed in the Boilermakers’ effort, especially allowing Wisconsin to take a 21-0 lead after the first quarter. Leonhard said that Herbig was “banged up” and limited during practice leading up to the Purdue game. __More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.

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Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes, including two each to Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game by blowing past the Arizona Cardinals 38-10 on Monday night in Mexico City. It was the fifth regular-season NFL game played in Mexico City and first since 2019. San Francisco (6-4) has won five of its last seven and is tied with the Seahawks at the top of the NFC West. Aiyuk’s second touchdown catch of the night — this one from 14 yards out — put the 49ers up 31-10 later in the third. BACK IN MEXICOThe teams met in Mexico City a little more than 17 years after they played in the first regular-season NFL game played in a country outside the U.S.

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Dan and Tanya Snyder hire firm to explore sale of Commanders

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Kyrou has 3 goals, assist as Blues beat Canucks 5-1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jordan Kyrou had three goals for his first career hat trick and had an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Monday night. Kyrou scored twice in the third period, giving him six goals in three games and 10 points in the last four. Kyrou put the Blues ahead 4-1 on a power play 1:07 into the third with a shot through traffic. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darryl Dyck St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates his shootout goal on Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 in Edmonton Alberta. The teams combined for three goals in 2:37 midway through the second period.

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Lisa Marie Presley hospitalized, mother Priscilla says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer herself — was hospitalized Thursday, her mother said in a statement. FILE - Lisa Marie Presley performs during her Storm & Grace tour on June 20, 2012, at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/A, File) Photo: Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP/Frank Micelotta FILE - Lisa Marie Presley poses for her first picture, in the lap of her mother, Priscilla, on Feb. 5, 1968, with her father, Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer herself — was hospitalized Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, her mother said in a statement. A representative for Lisa Marie Presley had no comment when reached by The Associated Press.

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Garland scores 30 to push Cavaliers past Pelicans 113-103

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter with star Donovan Mitchell injured on the bench to beat the road-weary New Orleans Pelicans 113-103 on Monday. Mitchell scored 11 points in 22 minutes before sitting out the fourth with a strained left groin. The Pelicans were still within striking distance when Garland dropped a pair of 3s in the final two minutes to put them away. Garland scored 25 and added eight of his 11 assists in the second half. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen plays against New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Cleveland.

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Lindsey Vonn: Shiffrin’s record-breaking is sign of progress

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lindsey Vonn was keeping track from afar when Mikaela Shiffrin matched her women’s World Cup record of 82 wins. Shiffrin won a giant slalom on Sunday in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, to draw even with Vonn. While Vonn retired four years ago when injuries cut her career short, the 27-year-old Shiffrin is still going strong. Vonn offered her thoughts on Shiffrin’s record chase as told to AP Sports Writer Andrew Dampf. Mikaela Shiffrin has matched Lindsey Vonn’s women’s World Cup skiing record with her 82nd win at the women's World Cup giant slalom race, in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

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Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery

Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in the morning and flown to Buffalo, where he will continue his recovery. And this is the beginning of the next stage of his recovery,” Dr. William Knight said. “We continue to be ecstatic about his recovery,” Dr. Timothy Pritts said. The game proved to be a cathartic outpouring of support for the Bills and Hamlin. Later that day, Hamlin tweeted: “Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much… thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed.

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