Jaycie Christopher makes seven 3-pointers – 4 in the fourth quarter – as the Black Bears advance to the championship game of the Tulane Holiday Tournament.
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Lauko gets cleared to fight for Bruins, and takes full advantage
Jakub Lauko has been unable to drop the gloves because of an eye injury, but provided a spark Tuesday when Boston needed it.
Patriots notebook: Defensive lineman takes persistent path to NFL
Jeremiah Pharms Jr. played at Friends College before the USFL and Arena League, then got his chance with New England.
NFL notebook: Rodgers ends thoughts of returning to Jets this season
QB Aaron Rodgers, out since Week 1 with a torn left Achilles tendon, held out hopes of a return if the Jets were in the playoff race.
College roundup: Washington coach receives national award
Kalen DeBoer, in his second season with the team, is the AP Coach of the Year after leading the unbeaten Huskies into the national semifinals.
NBA notebook: Eric Montross, former Celtics first-round pick, dies at 52
A star at North Carolina drafted by Boston in 1994 with the No. 9 pick, Montross dies after a battle with cancer.
NFL notebook: Steelers safety suspended for rest of season
Damontae Kazee was deemed a repeat offender after his hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. during Saturday’s game.
Tiger Woods and son get another crack at PNC Championship
Woods is playing in the tournament for the fourth straight year with his 14-year-old son, Charlie.
NFL notebook: Chargers fire coach, GM after losing 63-21 to Raiders
Brandon Staley is the third NFL coach fired this season, and Tom Telesco is also out as general manager after holding the job since 2013.
NBA notebook: Warriors stand by Draymond Green after league levies indefinite suspension
Golden State says it remains committed to Draymond Green, who received his sixth career suspension for hitting Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic.