Ryne Stanek, Astros agree to $1.1 million, 1-year contractHOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Ryne Stanek and the Houston Astros agreed Thursday to a $1.1 million, one-year contract.Stanek spent last season with the Marlins, and he made $223,778 prorated from his...

AP Sports WriterTop cornerbacks will play crucial role in championship gameBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Two of the best cornerbacks in the nation, Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama, are going to have...

Queta scores 18 to lead Utah St. over New Mexico 77-45LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Neemias Queta had 18 points and three blocks as Utah State extended its winning streak to seven games, romping past New Mexico 77-45 on Wednesday...

Alston Jr. carries Boise St. past Air Force 78-59BOISE, Idaho (AP) Derrick Alston Jr. had 16 points and seven rebounds as Boise State extended its win streak to nine games, defeating Air Force 78-59 on Wednesday night.Marcus Shaver...

AP Basketball WriterNo. 4 Texas heads to No. 18 West Virginia in Big 12 battleBy DAVE SKRETTAA look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDFourth-ranked Texas aced its first road test of the season...

AP Sports WriterIowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for MichiganBy NOAH TRISTERHere's a look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDNo. 16 Minnesota (10-3, 3-3) at No. 5 Iowa (9-2, 3-1). Sunday's game is a...

Canadiens approved for home games during pandemicMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens will be able to play home games despite the Quebec government's imposition of a curfew aimed at curbing COVID-19 in the province.There will be no fans at...

Top recruit Nimari Burnett leaving Texas Tech after 12 gamesLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech freshman Nimari Burnett, the program's first McDonald's All-American, is leaving the program just 12 games into his career.Coach Chris Beard made the announcement Thursday,...

AP Basketball Writer'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decisionBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to...

The Latest: NBA says four players test positive for COVID-19By The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA says its latest round of testing for COVID-19 returned four confirmed positives...