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Bengals fire defensive coordinator, 3 other assistants after missing playoffs

CINCINNATI (AP) — The defensive issues that contributed to the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs led to major changes on Monday, when four assistants were fired — three on that side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was dismissed along with linebackers coach James ...

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points, Collin Sexton added 20 and Walker Kessler grabbed 17 rebounds for the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Sensabaugh shot 11 for 19 from the field including 5 of 6 on 3-pointers in 28 minutes off the ...

Voronkov scores 2 goals as Blue Jackets beat Blues 6-4

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 on Saturday night. Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, Mathieu Oliver and Mikael Pyyhtia also scored for the Blue Jackets, who are 5-2-1 in their last eight. Ivan Provorov and Sean ...

Jokic’s 46 points lead Nuggets to OT victory over Spurs

By The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama's 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime. Wembanyma finished with 20 points and 23 rebounds for San Antonio, but was ...

US beats Czechia 4-1 to set up world junior hockey final against Finland

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston University's Cole Eiserman broke a second-period tie and the defending champion United States beat Czechia 4-1 on Saturday night to advance to the world junior hockey championship game. The Americans will face Finland — a 4-3 overtime winner over Sweden in the ...

No. 10 Kentucky takes down No. 6 Florida 106-100

By The Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida 106-100 on Saturday, handing the Gators their first loss of the season. The Gators (13-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) had cut an 80-69 ...

Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose’s jersey next season

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose wasn't sure how he will feel when sees his No. 1 hanging from the rafters. He was still trying to process the news. The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday they plan to retire Rose's jersey sometime next season. The Chicago ...