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RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — American players unfurled a red-and-blue banner with “QUALIFIED” in bold, white letters, when Christian Pulisic realized what was going on. “The guys didn’t know at all what it said. It was just hand handed to them,” the U.S. star said. “Once we realized — there’s no … Read more

Andrew Carter, The News & Observer RALEIGH, N.C. — In the span of about an hour on Tuesday, in buildings about 10 miles apart, in rooms connected to the home courts where their basketball teams play, Hubert Davis and Mike Krzyzewski attempted to make the same point — that their players must somehow find a … Read more

Here’s a complete recap of Friday’s NCAA Tournament action with a lookahead to today’s Elite 8 games. Plus, the updated bracket and top pics. FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS North Carolina’s Caleb Love gets a hug after North Carolina won a college basketball game against UCLA in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, … Read more

JUPITER, Florida – Ein Helfer, dessen Brillanz im Oktober „revolutioniert“ hat, wie Teams heute Spiele beenden, verlässt den Hügel, gerade als sein jüngster, nachhaltiger Einfluss auf Baseball beginnt. Andrew Miller, ein Postseason-MVP und 6-Fuß-7-Linker mit einem bösen Schieberegler, der gezeigt hat, dass der beste Helfer nicht bis zum neunten warten musste, um ein Spiel zu … Read more

Here’s a complete recap of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament action with a lookahead to today’s games. Plus, the updated bracket and top pics. TOP STORY Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March … Read more

By The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty on Thursday night, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Peacocks became the 10th No. 15 seed to win a first-round game since the … Read more

Here’s a complete recap of Thursday’s first-round NCAA Tournament action with a lookahead to today’s games. Plus, the updated bracket and top pics from the tourney’s opening day. TOP STORY Saint Peter’s guard Doug Edert (25) celebrates at the end of a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, … Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Whitfield junior Treazure Jackson couldn’t wait to crack into the cake. Sophomore teammate JaNyla Bush was salivating at the thought of the red velvet treat. Whitfield girls basketball coach Mike Slater promises his team a post-game reward if the Warriors turn in what he deems a grade of 93 percent or above on … Read more

JUPITER, Fla. — A country exhaled Thursday when baseball owners and players agreed on a five-year deal that ensures the playing of a full 162-game schedule, among numerous items. The Grand Old Game was back, at least from financial and logistical standpoints. But how Grand will it be, really, on the field? Check the television … Read more

Dennis Young, New York Daily News NEW YORK — I’m no baseball insider, but I had more than an inkling that the MLB owners’ lockout was going to end Thursday, and probably even at a reasonable hour. Even after the international draft emerged as a last-second obstacle, I was confident. That’s because Bob Nightengale, whom … Read more