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Alabama’s stat sheet filler Jones helps lead renaissance

(AP) - Herb Jones was draining 3-pointers — three in all — during the first half of Alabama’s game against Georgia.

Spurs Hornets have more games called over virus concerns

(AP) - The San Antonio Spurs are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among four players, the NBA said Tuesday, meaning the Spurs will not play until the middle of next week at the earliest.

LSU Basketball game at Ole Miss moved to Thursday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Southeastern Conference has announced a revised schedule of men’s basketball games due to the icy weather that is moving throughout the region this week

On the move: Serena’s court coverage brings her near No. 24

(AP) - Serena Williams agrees with everyone else that her footwork and movement are better these days than they’ve been for a bit — and that’s a big reason she’s closing in on what would be a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.

LSU adjusts baseball start times for this weekend

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BATON ROUGE - LSU has adjusted the starting times for its baseball games on Friday and Saturday due to the forecast of extremely cold weather this weekend at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are partnering with the City University of New York to identify students and alumni for career and business opportunities with the team.

Girl hurt in crash involving Chiefs coach Britt Reid awake

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —A 5-year-old girl left critically injured and in a coma following a crash this month involving Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is now awake, her family said in an online post.

2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended to allow more rest

DUBLIN (AP) — The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations.

Tulane narrowly holds off South Florida 62-59

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Forbes had 19 points and Tulane made 6 of 8 free throws in the last 20 seconds to hold off South Florida 62-59 on Sunday.

Forbes went 2 for 2 and Gabe Watson, who had 10 points, was 3 of 4 to help the Green Wave lead by six before Xavier Castaneda hit a 3-pointer as time ran out for the Bulls.

Kevin Cross had 13 points for Tulane (9-8, 4-8 American Athletic Conference).

Justin Brown had 16 points for the Bulls (7-7, 3-5). David Collins added 10 points. Castaneda had six assists.

Kensmil lifts Stephen F. Austin past New Orleans 89-79

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gavin Kensmil had 28 points plus 10 rebounds as Stephen F. Austin got past New Orleans 89-79 on Monday.

Roti Ware added 24 points for the Lumberjacks.

After the game the Lumberjacks announced that Wednesday’s game at CentralArkansas had been rescheduled for Monday, March 1 because of dangerous travel conditions.

David Kachelries had 17 points and six assists for Stephen F. Austin (13-3, 9-1 Southland Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Charlie Daniels added three blocks.