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January 7

Patterson scores 32 points; Nebraska-Omaha snaps North Dakota State's 31-home win streak, 91-82
Vivians scores 23 points, No. 7 Mississippi State women beat Auburn 60-45
Mississippi State guard Morgan William (2) shoots a 3-point-shot over the outstretched arm of Auburn guard Brandy Montgomery (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Martez Harrison scores 21, LaVell Boyd adds 20 to help UMKC beat Seattle 84-69
Grenade that cleared Pennsylvania courthouse was gag gift intended for newly elected sheriff
A copy of an X-ray image showing a novelty gift of a hand grenade, sent to Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy is displayed during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver, Pa. Sheriff Guy ordered the county courthouse evacuation as a precaution the day before after a box addressed to him was X-rayed showing a grenade shape. (Sally Maxson/Beaver County Times via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Harden scores 33, Rockets beat Jazz for second time in 4 days
Utah Jazz forward Trey Lyles (41) dunks next to Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
Pau Gasol has 17 points and 18 rebounds, Bulls beat Celtics 101-92 for sixth straight win
Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose (1), goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4), and Kelly Olynyk (41), during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
McGill nails late trey, Florida International comes back for 75-72 win over Western Kentucky
Hollowell, Ware combine for 39 points as Georgia State defeats Troy 72-68, makes early lead stand up
Michel Platini's dream of becoming the next FIFA president is over
FILE - In this May 24, 2013 file photo UEFA President Michel Platini speaks to members of the media at the end of the 37th Ordinary UEFA Congress in London. Platini told The Associated Press on Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 that he remains determined to overturn the eight-year ban he was handed by FIFA's ethics committee last month, but that the deadline for the Feb. 26 election is too short and renders his candidacy impossible. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, File)
Williams scores 22, leads South Alabama over Georgia Southern 64-58
OHL Roundup: Strome's six points lead Otters to 8-2 rout of Wolves
Metro Vancouver to extend water restriction period
This year, water restrictions in Metro Vancouver will be in place from May 15 until Oct. 15, rather than June 1 to Sept. 30.
Akeem Springs hits 14 of 18 FGs, scores 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown St. 81-65
Red-hot Panthers top Senators 3-2 for 11th straight win
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson watches a shot from Florida Panthers right winger Reilly Smith sail wide of the net in Ottawa on Jan. 7.
Botz scores 20 points for Green Bay in 87-67 win over Cleveland State
Purdue women get 7th straight win, upsetting No. 16 Northwestern 85-71
Charlotte uses 11 free throws in final minute to hold off Southern Miss 82-76
Golf Capsules
No. 1 US women's volleyball team beats Canada in straight sets of first Olympic qualifying match
Puerto Rico players including Stephanie Enright (7) celebrate a point against the Dominican Republic in a women's volleyball NORCECA round-robin Olympic qualifying tournament match in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Jacolby Mobley scores 18 points and UT Martin tops Eastern Kentucky 78-70
Vancouver play highlights Canada’s forgotten martyr Mewa Singh
The Sikhs Khalsa Day Parade in Toronto on April 26, 2015. Mewa Singh has been lionized by Canada’s Sikh community in the same way Louis Riel has been by the country’s Metis population.
Patrick Reed begins title defence at Kapalua with a 65 for a 1-shot lead over Jordan Spieth
Graeme McDowell walks along the second fairway during the first round of the Tournament of Champions golf tournament Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Kapalua Plantation Course on Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Panthers beat Senators 3-2, extend franchise-best win streak to 11 games
Half of Downtown Eastside's homeless residents came from other areas: study
A volunteer helps a homeless man pack up his tent and belongings at a tent city at Oppenheimer Park in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. About half of Downtown Eastside residents who experience chronic homelessness and serious mental-health issues migrated to the neighbourhood from elsewhere, according to a new study.
Michigan governor: State to provide additional assistance to Flint; few details offered
The Genesee County Sheriff's office and a work detail of people sentenced to community service hand out water filters and gallons of water to residents of Flint's north side on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Mich. Michigan's governor pledged additional state assistance Thursday for the southeastern Michigan city of Flint as it deals with elevated lead levels in its drinking water, but he provided little detail about what additional help and money would be provided. (Sean Proctor /The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; LOCAL INTERNET OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Kerry Washington says she was 'terrified' at responsibility of playing Anita Hill in HBO miniseries
Combs scores 18 points, Pickett 14 as IUPUI defeats South Dakota State 74-67 for first time in 12 tries
Ottawa keeps analysis of Saudi human-rights record under wraps
Dignitaries gather around a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III prior to an announcement in Toronto June 16, 2015.
Michael Carey had 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to help Wagner beat Bryant 65-56
Shane Richards score career-high 32 points, Manhattan pulls away late to beat Canisius 94-86
Manitoba diabetic fighting for broader provincial coverage for insulin pumps
Cosper, Jackson combine for 35 points to lead Arkansas past No. 13 Texas A&M, 67-61
Asbestos exposure leads rise in deaths of B.C. construction workers
Carol Davis, widow of construction worker Donald Davis, places a rose on a memorial in Vancouver on Wednesday during a ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of the Bentall tragedy, in which four construction workers plunged to their deaths.
Factors that led to China's dramatic market downturn
An electronic board shows stock prices at a brokerage house in Beijing, Jan. 5, 2016.
Moto scores 20 for Towson in 76-60 win over UNC Wilmington
Jewell, Doss lead way for St. Francis Terriers in 73-56 win over St. Francis Red Flash
Harris has 21 points, Upshaw adds 12 and has 12 boards, Middle Tennessee holds off UTEP 78-72
Eleanna Christinaki had 18 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds Thursday as Florida withstood its coach's absence and capitalized on
Florida's Carla Batchelor blocks out Tennessee's Mercedes Russell for a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Frericks and Porter score 11 each; No. 20 Missouri women turn back cold-shooting Georgia 54-48
Ovechkin gets 497th goal, Holtby has 34 saves and 1st-place Capitals beat Islanders 4-1
New York Islanders' Brock Nelson, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mount Saint Mary's is 3-0 in NEC for 1st time since '07-08 after 73-62 win over CCSU
Satchell, Niagara rally to give St. Peter's its first MAAC loss, 63-61
QMJHL Roundup: Roy scores twice, Sagueens hand Drakkar 14th straight loss
Women's Top 25 Capsules
Pryor scores 21 points, Minnie fuels a breakaway run and Robert Morris defeats LIU Brooklyn 70-60 in NEC
Santa Ana's first double-double helps Elon beat James Madison 79-73
Hawks rout 76ers 126-98 to snap two-game skid
Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap, center, shoots with Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor, left, and Nerlens Noel, right, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Forget the drama surrounding the Broncos' quarterback carousel - it's Denver's dominant defence that could lead this team back
FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Denver’s defense, which finished No. 1 overall for the first time in franchise history and led the league in sacks, total yards and passing yards, is what will likely determine the Broncos’ playoff fortunes. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ontario prepares for looming strike by correctional workers
Portable trailers were installed Thursday at Toronto South Detention Centre’s in advance of 12:01 a.m. Sunday strike deadline.
Greenwell, Stevens help No. 18 Duke women extend win streak over Wake Forest to 44, 95-68
UBC faculty members apologize for inaction on sexual assault
The University of British Columbia campus is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.
Pointer has 19 points as College of Charleston knocks off Hofstra 72-61
Top 25 Capsules
No. 15 SMU rallies to remain undefeated with 59-57 victory over Cincinnati
Cincinnati guard Farad Cobb (21) attempts a layup as SMU guard Nic Moore (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Northeastern jumps out early, cruises to 88-56 victory over Delaware, improves to 3-0 in CAA
Tarpey scores 21, Dixon adds 19 for William & Mary in 72-63 win over Drexel
Earl Potts Jr., Darian Anderson lead Fairleigh Dickinson to 80-68 win over Sacred Heart
"I still have confidence in my game": Vincent Lecavalier joins LA Kings to chase Stanley Cup
FILE - In this Tuesday, April 7, 2015 file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Vincent Lecavalier waits for the puck during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia. Vincent Lecavalier is ready for one more run at the Stanley Cup, and the Los Angeles Kings are giving him a chance. The Kings acquired Lecavalier and defenseman Luke Schenn from the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in a trade for center Jordan Weal and a third-round pick.(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)
Snider's 21, Lee's late FTs help No. 16 Louisville beat NC State 77-72 for 2-0 ACC start
Louisville's Donovan Mitchell (45) reaches in against North Carolina State's Anthony Barber (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brett Bisping's career-high 28 points leads Siena over Fairfield 91-76
Powers, Jankoska have 21 points, 10 boards; No. 23 Michigan State women beat Penn State 71-55
Romero sparks No. 19 Florida State women in a 75-42 rout of Boston College in ACC home opener
The Latest: Florida executes man convicted of killing 3 women decades ago
Seniors get message, help No. 20 Boilermakers pull away late with 87-70 win over Michigan
Purdue center A.J. Hammons (20) grabs a rebound in front of Michigan forward D.J. Wilson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cuomo announces $1B expansion of Javits Convention Center; construction to start this year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at the Javits Convention Center in New York, N.Y., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Cuomo announced plans for an expansion of the convention center as part of a larger infrastructure development program for the whole state. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Evelyn Akhator scored a career-high 21 points and No. 10 Kentucky beat Alabama 73-48 on Thursday night
Kentucky's Evelyn Akhator, middle, shoots between Alabama's Shaquera Wade (23) and Karyla Middlebrook (22) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
The Arizona Cardinals are in a "win now" mode with 36-year-old quarterback Carson Palmer finally in position for his first playo
FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015 file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Glendale, Ariz. Loaded at pretty much every position, the Cardinals are in a ``win now’’ mode. Palmer finally is in position to go for the first playoff victory of his long career and knows he won’t have many more chances like this. But just a win is not enough. He and his teammates are much higher. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seeking support for executive actions on gun control, Obama tears into National Rifle Association
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in a live town hall event on reducing gun violence hosted by CNN’sAnderson Cooper (R) at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia January 7, 2016.
Winnipeg police department looking into whether it still will operate chopper
Taylor has 21, Kelly and Browning 18 and Marshall whips Florida Atlantic 90-65
Mitchell, Cooper each score 23, lead No. 5 Ohio State women over Indiana 97-70
Ohio State's Shayla Cooper, right, reaches for the ball against Indiana's Jenn Anderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Kitija Laksa scores career-high 38 points and No. 22 South Florida women crush SMU 83-56
Brianna Turner had 19 points and nine rebounds and No. 3 Notre Dame pulled away from Virginia early for a 74-46 victory Thursday
Notre Dame guard Madison Cable, left, gathers a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Demetrius Jackson's 17 points carries Notre Dame to 82-54 rout over Boston College
Official says wildfires blazing out of control in Western Australia have destroyed 95 homes
Desert Thief rallies to win feature by 1 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita
Colts hire Ted Monachnio as defensive co-ordinator, keep Rob Chudzinski as offensive co-ordinator
WTA Tour: French Open finalist Safarova withdraws from Australian Open because of infection
Chinese stocks volatile a day after rattling world markets with plunge
Malina Howard scored 15 points and No. 8 Maryland routed Nebraska 89-50 on Wednesday night
Maryland's Brene Moseley, left, shoots as Nebraska's Rachel Theriot defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Panthers have been to the playoffs in 3 straight seasons under general manager Dave Gettleman
Carolina Panthers players run drills during practice for the NFL football team in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dallas coach Jason Garrett and his staff will coach the North team in the Senior Bowl, with Jacksonville's Gus Bradley leading t
CWHL’s Japanese skaters driven by passion for Olympic hockey podium
Sena Suzuki, left, practices with the Toronto Furies of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League on Jan. 6. Suzuki was selected alongside many of the league’s big-name players for the all-star game on Jan. 23.
Draymond Green up to third in voting for West frontcourt, in position for NBA All-Star spot
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Authorities say two people arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas
Eight telecom, utilities and pipeline large caps for a defensive approach
The telecom, utilities and pipeline industries are often thought of as defensive and should fare better than the overall market in the event of a downturn.
UN chief condemns Yemen's expulsion of the UN's human rights representative
Brett Favre, Terrell Owens and Alan Faneca, all first-year eligibles, have made the list of 15 finalists for induction into the
Paraguay authorities raid the headquarters of South American soccer confederation
Public Ministry officials unload cardboard boxes, in which to put seized documents gathered from the headquarters of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) in Asuncion, Paraguay, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Paraguayan authorities raided the CONMEBOL headquarters Thursday in connection to the sprawling FIFA probe being led by U.S. and Swiss prosecutors. (AP Photo/Cesar Olmedo)
Crimson Tide not only football team from Alabama playing for Division I national championship
Chicago Bears offensive co-ordinator Adam Gase is fifth coach to interview for the Miami Dolphins job
The New England Patriots had an unusual off-season, with 'Deflategate' and the aborted suspension of quarterback Tom Brady
2 Saskatchewan hunters fined close to $9K for caribou, elk antlers, other charges
Police in the Seattle area said Thursday they freed a dozen women who were forced into prostitution, arrested 14 people and shut
Eagles interview Giants offensive co-ordinator Ben McAdoo for head coaching position
Mexico: Egyptian probe indicates travel agency bears responsibility for deadly tourist attack
Howard misses Rockets' game against Jazz with lower back tightness
Florida women's coach Amanda Butler misses game because of family emergency
Panthers battled through what coach Ron Rivera calls a "soap opera" season for NFL's best record
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) dances to music playing over loudspeakers as players stretch during practice for the NFL football team in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Capitals' Richards learned "not to take anything for granted" while away from NHL
Washington Capitals Mike Richards speaks during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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