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FDU looks to extend streak vs Bryant

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Bryant (10-4, 6-3) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (4-9, 3-4) Rothman Center, Teaneck, New Jersey; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Bryant. In its last seven wins against the Bulldogs, Fairleigh Dickinson has won by an average of 7 points. Bryant’s last win in the series came on Jan….

St. Francis looks to extend streak vs CCSU

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Central Connecticut (3-10, 3-7) vs. St. Francis (Pa.) (5-9, 4-6) DeGol Arena, Loretto, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. Francis (Pa.) looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Central Connecticut. In its last six wins against the Blue Devils, St. Francis (Pa.) has won by an average of 9 points. Central Connecticut’s last win…

Murray State looks to extend streak vs Southeast Mo.

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Murray State (7-8, 4-6) vs. Southeast Missouri (6-10, 4-6) Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Murray State looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Southeast Missouri. Murray State has won by an average of 18 points in its last six wins over the Redhawks. Southeast Missouri’s last win in the…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Lakers nip Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were able to hold off the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of the season between the longtime rivals. Anthony Davis and LeBron James carried the Lakers to a 96-95 victory at Boston. Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the lineup, while James chipped…

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NBA-SCHEDULE Lakers nip Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were able to hold off the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of the season between the longtime rivals. Anthony Davis and LeBron James carried the Lakers to a 96-95 victory at Boston. Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the lineup, while James chipped…

The Latest: AHL exhibition halted in 2nd period due to virus

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: An American Hockey League exhibition game in Henderson, Nevada, was stopped after two periods because of COVID-19 protocols. The preseason game was suspended at the second intermission with the Henderson Silver Knights leading the San Jose Barracuda 1-0. The team said only that “further information will…

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TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Baylor whips Auburn to stay perfect UNDATED (AP) — It was just another Saturday for Gonzaga and Baylor. Drew Timme had 19 points and was one of six Gonzaga players to score in double figures as the top-ranked Bulldogs routed Pepperdine 97-75. Andrew Nembhard came off the bench and finished with 17 points and eight assists….

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TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Baylor whips Auburn to stay perfect UNDATED (AP) — It was just another Saturday for the streaking Baylor Bears basketball team. Second-ranked Baylor is 16-0 after Davion Mitchell had 13 points and seven assists against his former team in an 84-72 victory against Auburn. Adam Flagler led the Bears with a season-high 19 points, while Jared…

The Latest: Michigan has 11 positive tests from Jan. 23-29

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The University of Michigan athletic department reports 11 positive test results for COVID-19 from Jan. 23-29. The school paused its whole athletic department last weekend after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. The school said then that it…

The Latest: Flames temporarily relocating AHL team to Canada

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Calgary Flames are temporarily relocating their American Hockey League affiliate from California to north of the border due to cross-border travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19. The team announced Thursday that the Stockton Heat will play this season in Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome. That will…