Travis Konecny’s ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ lifts Flyers over Jets 4-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had a goal, an assist and a fight in the first period — known as a “Gordie Howe hat trick” — to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Asked whether he liked the goal, assist or fight the most, Konecny said, “Just the win, honestly.” …

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Georgia Tech visits Louisville after Clark’s 23-point performance

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-13, 3-9 ACC) at Louisville Cardinals (7-16, 2-10 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisville hosts the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets …

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Stephenson-Moore scores 27 in Stony Brook’s 79-64 victory against Elon

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. ELON, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Stephenson-Moore scored 27 points as Stony Brook beat Elon 79-64 on Thursday night. Stephenson-Moore also contributed six rebounds for the Seawolves (13-11, 6-5 …

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Bjorklund’s 19 lead St. Thomas over Oral Roberts 85-63

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Parker Bjorklund scored 19 points as St. Thomas beat Oral Roberts 85-63 on Thursday night. Bjorklund had seven rebounds for the Tommies (16-9, …

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Southern Utah visits Grand Canyon following Harrison’s 21-point performance

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the race to replace George Santos

WASHINGTON (AP) — The epilogue to Republican George Santos’ short and tumultuous congressional career will be written Tuesday as voters in New York’s third congressional district decide who will complete the remaining 11 months of his unfinished term. In December, Santos became only the sixth U.S. Representative to be expelled from the chamber by his colleagues after a blistering report …

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Blanton leads Eastern Kentucky against Stetson after 24-point game

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Clayton leads Maine against New Hampshire after 24-point showing

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Gordon leads Iona against Canisius after 32-point performance

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Clemson visits Syracuse following Bunch’s 30-point showing

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Jury convicts northern Michigan man in murders of teen and woman

ALPENA, Mich. (AP) — A jury convicted a man of murder in the deaths of a teenage girl and a woman in northern Michigan, including one victim whose body was buried in a backyard. Prosecutors alleged that Brad Srebnik killed 17-year-old Brynn Bills and subsequently killed his girlfriend, Abby Hill, because she knew what he did in the Alpena area …

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