Paige Bueckers scores 21 points as the Huskies improve to 3-0,
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NBA roundup: James ejected in Lakers’ victory
LeBron James is kicked out of the game after he draws blood from Isaiah Stewart’s face during a tussle for a rebound.
NBA roundup: Warriors overcome Curry’s absence
Stephen Curry sits out because of a bruised hip, but Jordan Poole leads Golden State to a 105-102 victory.
Sports Digest: Maine Celtics start fast, blow out Capital City
The Celtics put eight players in double figures and improve to 5-1 with a 118-91 victory.
Defense leads Patriots back to prominence
New England hasn’t allowed a point since the first drive of its win over Cleveland, and dominated the Falcons on Thursday.
NFL notebook: Cam Newton will start for Carolina against Washington
Newton played 12% of the team’s snaps against Arizona, three days after signing with the Panthers.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 22 in Indiana women’s basketball victory
Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham shoots 11 of 15 as the Hoosiers beat Norfolk State, 72-38.
Top 4 unchanged in College Football Playoff rankings
Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State remain at the top of the rankings, with Cincinnati still in fifth.
NHL roundup: Fenway Sports Group in talks to buy Penguins
The group, led by Red Sox owner John Henry, is expected to vote Thursday to sign off on the deal.
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger, Watt could play Sunday for Pittsburgh; Fitzpatrick likely out
Ben Roethlisberger entered the COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, while T.J. Watt was injured on Sunday.