Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels’ stories that highlighted his time at “Saturday Night Live” and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women’s captain Hilary Knight on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Real Madrid confirms Brazil winger Rodrygo has a torn ACL

MADRID (AP) – Brazil international Rodrygo is expected to miss the rest of Real Madrid’s season and the World Cup because of a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, the Spanish club said Tuesday.

AP women's basketball player of the week is Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 17 of the season:

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – It’s OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry.

Timberwolves beat Grizzlies 117-110 for 4th straight win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110 on Tuesday night.

Spurs rebound from to romp past 76ers 131-91

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from their first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.

Scheifele scores in overtime as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Mark Scheifele scored at 2:06 of overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 points, No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Andrej Stojakovic had 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night.