National Sports

National sports stories from The Associated Press.

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East

NEW YORK — Former Jayhawk Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John's opened its defense of last year's Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85-72 in the quarterfinals Thursday. Bryce Hopkins added 14 points and 13 boards ...

In an era full of moves, this college basketball senior chose to stick around

PITTSBURGH — David Dixon could have left. The thought crossed the Duquesne forward's mind a few times over the years. Maybe more than a few. There might have been situations where Dixon could have found more playing time. Or more money. Or a higher profile. Or a mixture of all three. Yet ...

A US-Canada gold medal match looms at the Paralympics

MILAN — Three weeks after the United States and Canada clashed in the Olympic hockey finals, they are on course to face off for gold again. This time at the Paralympics. The U.S. is looking to cement itself as the top hockey nation. Canada is determined to prevent its neighbors from doing ...

Big 12’s Yormark says SCORE Act is the best path forward

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark called his meeting with President Donald Trump and other high-level officials from the NCAA, its member institutions and the CEO of the U.S. Olympic team "very constructive," and underscored his belief that the SCORE Act is the best path ...

Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff

Caitlin Clark is excited to make her U.S. national team debut next week when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico. It will be Clark's first game play in about eight months since a multitude of injuries derailed her WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in ...