EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) β Miami won the NFL game last night with a 16-13 win over the Jets. Caleb (KAY’-lehb) Sturgis won the contest with his third field goal of the night, a 26-yarder with 1:57 remaining. Ryan Tannehill threw for 235 yards and one interception as the Dolphins improved to 7-5.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) β The record is now 0-17. The Philadelphia’s 76ers racked up another loss last night, this time to the league champion Spurs 109-103. The Sixers are just one loss away from tying the NBA record for worst start to a season. They play again on Wednesday against Minnesota.
SEATTLE (AP) β The Seattle Mariners are reportedly close to acquiring another top free agent. A year ago it was Robinson Cano (kan-OH’), this year it’s Nelson Cruz. Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that Seattle is on the verge of signing Cruz. He led the majors with 40 home runs last season while playing for Baltimore.
UNDATED (AP) β There are two games tonight in men’s college basketball with two ranked schools participating. In Louisville, the fifth-ranked Cardinals are playing host to No. 14 Ohio State, while No. 24 Illinois is home to 15th-ranked Miami.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) β The hottest team in the NBA is Golden State and tonight the Warriors are playing host to Orlando. The Warriors, who are 14-2 on the season and in first place in the Pacific Division, have won their last nine games.
