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High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (408+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. -- Chase Johnston made his first 2-point basket of the season, a fast-break layup with 11.7 seconds remaining that gave No. 12 seed High Point an 83-82 victory over fifth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Johnston…...
No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (221+ words) Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA Tournament before beating Siena 71-65 GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA Tournament, with the No. 1 overall seed having to rally from 13 points down and going ahead…...
Nebraska gets its first NCAA Tournament win, beating Troy 76-47 behind Pryce Sandfort's 23 points
26+ min ago (277+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY -- Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points and Nebraska rolled to its long-awaited first NCAA Tournament victory, beating Troy 76-47 on Thursday. The Cornhuskers (27-6), the No. 4 seed in the South Region, entered March Madness as the only school from a power conference…...
Federal arts panel approves commemorative gold coin design with Trump's image
48+ min ago (141+ words) The Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a new 24-karat commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, amid backlash from Democrats and other stakeholders. Federal arts panel approves commemorative gold coin design with Trump's image The federal Commission of…...
Luukkonen records first shutout of season as Sabres beat Vegas 2-0
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (252+ words) LAS VEGAS -- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves to record his first shutout of the season and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 on Tuesday night. Josh Doan and Josh Norris scored for Buffalo, while Luukkonen registered the eighth shutout…...
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (655+ words) Live Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive is testifying at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades NEW YORK -- Live Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive was…...
Jaylen Lawal, Tulsa take down Stephen F. Austin 89-84 in OT in NIT
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (192+ words) Jaylen Lawal scored 24 points, including eight in the overtime, as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane knocked off the Stephen F Jaylen Lawal, Tulsa take down Stephen F. Austin 89-84 in OT in NIT Jaylen Lawal scored 24 points, including eight in the overtime, as…...
Duren scores 36 and Cunningham leaves early with back spasms as Pistons beat Wizards 130-117
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (237+ words) WASHINGTON -- Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Cunningham was hurt early…...
Philadelphia plays Sacramento, aims to break road losing streak
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (376+ words) Philadelphia will aim to end its five-game road losing streak when the 76ers visit Sacramento Philadelphia 76ers (37-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (18-52, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will try to end its five-game…...
Clary's 20 help Oklahoma State defeat Davidson in NIT 84-80
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (165+ words) Led by Kanye Clary's 20 points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Davidson Wildcats 84-80 on Tuesday in the NIT STILLWATER, Okla. -- Kanye Clary had 20 points in Oklahoma State's 84-80 victory over Davidson on Tuesday in the NIT. Clary shot 6 of 14 from the…...