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Kam Williams scores 24, Tulane wins 85-68 over UAB
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kam Williams scored 24 points as Tulane beat UAB 85-68 to close the regular season on Sunday. The loss knocked UAB out of a second-place tie in the American Athletic Conference and the Blazers will be the third seed in the conference tournament. Tulane was already locked in at No. 4. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs agree with middle linebacker Nick Bolton on 3-year, $45 million contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays score six runs in eighth to beat Rays 13-9 in spring training
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-9 in spring training action Sunday. Left fielder Will Robertson and pinch-hitter Jay Harry hit home runs at the top of the inning as Toronto jumped to an 11-6 lead. First basement Damiano Palmegiani added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephens scores 16 as American downs Colgate 72-62 in Patriot League Tournament semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elijah Stephens had 16 points in second-seeded American’s 72-62 win against third-seeded Colgate on Sunday in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals. The Eagles host fifth-seeded Navy for the championship on Wednesday night.. Stephens shot 5 for 9 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz, Banks lead Drake past Bradley 63-48 for third straight Missouri Valley championship
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, Tavion Banks added 13 and top-seeded Drake defeated No. 2-seed Bradley 63-48 on Sunday to win Arch Madness for the third consecutive time. The Bulldogs (30-3) will be making their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance and fourth in the past five years. They won the Missouri Valley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Odom’s 20 lead Tulsa past Wichita State 73-63
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dwon Odom had 20 points in Tulsa’s 73-63 victory over Wichita State on Sunday. Odom went 9 of 15 from the field for the Golden Hurricane (12-19, 6-12 American Athletic Conference). Keaston Willis, Jared Garcia and Tyshawn Archie all added 11points. The Shockers (18-13, 8-10) were led by Corey Washington, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bowling Green hires former NFL star running back Eddie George as coach
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Bowling Green hired former NFL running back and Tennessee State coach Eddie George on Sunday as the Falcons’ head coach. George was a four-time NFL Pro Bowl running back and an All-Pro, and was the 1996 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after winning the 1995 Heisman Trophy at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Bueckers leads No. 3 UConn to Big East title game with 82-54 win over Villanova
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 21 of her 23 points in the first half and No. 3 UConn held Villanova without a field goal for more than 16 minutes to beat the Wildcats 82-54 on Sunday, advancing to the Big East championship game. Sarah Strong added 20 points and 16 rebounds for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England batter Harry Brook risks IPL ban after withdrawing from Delhi Capitals deal
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England batter Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with Delhi Capitals for the second straight season, a move which could result in a two-year ban from the competition. Brook apologized “unreservedly” Sunday to the cricket franchise and its supporters but stressed that playing for England remains his “priority and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relegation Return? Competition format a talking point at Montana’s Brier
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
KELOWNA, B.C. — Numerous blowout games. A 6-2 team missing the playoff cut. No tiebreakers. The 18-team format at the Montana’s Brier has had its share of critics even though six strong teams made it to the playoff round at Prospera Place. Defending champion Brad Gushue went one step further after round-robin play concluded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sandfort brothers lead Iowa in 83-68 win over Nebraska in must-win game to reach Big Ten Tourney
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb.. (AP) — Payton Sandfort scored 22 points, his brother Pryce knocked down four 3-pointers and Iowa pulled away in the second half to beat Nebraska 83-68, on Saturday, knocking the Cornhuskers out of the Big Ten Conference Tournament field and claiming the final slot for itself on the final day of the regular ... Read More »
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