Associated Press

Jill Townsend scored 18 points and was one of three players with a double-double and No. 13 Gonzaga had its best defensive game of the season, routing Pepperdine 70-36 to run its winning streak to 17. Katie Campbell scored 12 points and Jenn Wirth 10 and both matched Townsend's 10 rebounds as t…

Luka Doncic scored 27 points to go with nine assists and six rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks made 22 3-pointers to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-125. It was the sixth time this season the Mavericks made 20 3s with Seth Curry and Jalen Brunson making four each...

The Big 12 has suspended four players from Kansas and Kansas State a combined 25 games for their roles in a melee that spilled off the court.

The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Josh Donaldson have finalized their four-year, $92 million contract. That's the richest in team history for a free agent.

Major League Baseball is using its financial muscle to support the U.S. women's softball team. The team already is assured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics while the American men's baseball team struggles to qualify. MLB struck a deal to become presenting sponsor of the women's "…

Seattle Mariners' GM Jerry Dipoto says that outfielder Mitch Haniger is expected to miss the start of the regular season and likely needs core muscle surgery.

Hawaii has hired former Arizona State coach Todd Graham to lead the Rainbow Warriors. Graham replaces Nick Rolovich, who left Hawaii to for Washington State.

Kobe Bryant's scoring lead is shrinking as LeBron James scored 21 points, cutting into lead for the No. 3 scoring spot in NBA history, as the Lakers beat the Knicks 100-92.

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State's Chase Young and Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor are among 99 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft.

Russell Westbrook had 28 points, and James Harden combined for 55 points as the Houston Rockets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 121-105 victory over Denver Nuggets.