Family donates organs of boy killed in freak accident playing basketball

A Kentucky family is devastated after an 8-year-old boy died while playing at home, but they hope his memory will continue through the lives of others.

Georgiev makes 27 saves as Avalanche beat Blackhawks 5-0

Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves and Denis Malgin had two goals and an assist, helping the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 on Monday night.

LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime

Zach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan had 25 and the Chicago Bulls defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 in double overtime Monday night to snap their eight-game winning streak.

UCLA knocks Northwestern out of March Madness

The seventh-seeded Wildcats (22-11) previously made it to the Big Dance in 2017.

Skier 'critically buried' for minutes after triggering avalanche

New Hampshire authorities said the skier was only rescued after another skier saw a hand sticking out from the snow.

Northwestern beats Boise State 75-67 in March Madness

Boo Buie scored 22 points to lead Northwestern to a win in the school’s second appearance ever in the NCAA Tournament, 75-67 over Boise State on Thursday.

Bulls’ Ball to have cartilage transplant in ailing left knee

Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will have a cartilage transplant in his left knee, the team and his agency, Klutch Sports, said Thursday.

Arkansas holds off Illinois 73-63 with big defensive effort

Ricky Council IV scored 18 points and Arkansas survived some anxious moments in the second half against an Illinois team that wouldn't go away, holding on to beat the Illini 73-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Carson Briere apologizes, placed on interim suspension for pushing wheelchair down stairs

The son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Daniel Briere is being investigated by his university and placed on interim suspension from the school's athletic department after a video on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a staircase.

De’Aaron Fox hits 3 at buzzer, Kings beat Bulls 117-114

De’Aaron Fox hit a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give the Sacramento Kings a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Mississippi State women win First Four game over Illinois

Jessika Carter had 22 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, Anastasia Hayes added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Mississippi State beat Illinois 70-56 on Wednesday night to begin the NCAA Tournament in a First Four game.

Ezekiel Elliott released by Dallas Cowboys

Ezekiel Elliott is the third-leading rusher in Cowboys franchise history behind Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett.

Aaron Rodgers says joining Jets his 'intention'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday that he intends to play for the New York Jets.

92% of women runners say they're concerned about safety during outdoor runs: survey

The survey, which included 9,000 people, found that a majority of female runners take safety precautions like wearing loose clothing or finding a running partner who can offer protection.

Red-hot Raddysh nets hat trick, Blackhawks top Bruins 6-3

Taylor Raddysh scored three goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston 6-3 on Tuesday night, handing the NHL-leading Bruins a second straight regulation loss for the first time this season.

Chicago Bears ink deal with Titans DE DeMarcus Walker

The Chicago Bears have added help on the defensive line, agreeing to a deal with former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker.