Dingle scores 31 to lift Penn over Yale 76-68
PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Dingle matched his career high with 31 points as Penn got past Yale 76-68. Jalen Gabbidon led the Bulldogs on Saturday with 21 points.
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Randolph carries Florida A&M past Alcorn State 70-68
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — MJ Randolph had 21 points as Florida A&M narrowly beat Alcorn State 70-68 on Saturday for its fourth straight win. Johnny Brown made a 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining to give Florida A&M (6-11, 4-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference) a 68-67 lead. Randolph added two free throws with three seconds left before the
Continue ReadingAbilene Christian defeats California Baptist 77-68
ABILENE, Texas — Airion Simmons had 18 points as Abilene Christian beat California Baptist 77-68. Coryon Mason had 14 points for Abilene Christian (12-7, 3-5 Western Athletic Conference), which broke its five-game losing streak. Immanuel Allen added 14 points. Mahki Morris had 10 points. Tre Armstrong had 13 points for the Lancers (12-7, 2-4). Reed
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Bend-La Pine Schools eye return to more normal lunches, with students spread out in cafeterias
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook is asking the school board on Tuesday evening to lift some COVID-19 rules that have spread students’ lunch to rooms throughout the buildings and return them in spread-out fashion to cafeterias, relieving some added burdens on staff.
Continue ReadingBrown’s 3 at buzzer gets Miami (Ohio) past NIU 85-82 in OT
OXFORD, Ohio — Dalonte Brown hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Miami (Ohio) beat Northern Illinois 85-82 in overtime. Mekhi Lairy had possession with about 12 seconds to go and dribbled the floor before passing to Brown in the corner for the game winner. Brown matched a season high with 24 points. He also
Continue ReadingWalker scores 36 to lift UAB over Louisiana Tech 83-76
RUSTON, La. — Jordan Walker had a career-high 36 points as UAB beat Louisiana Tech 83-76. Amorie Archibald led the Bulldogs on Saturday with 27 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingKohl’s, target of activist investors, gets a buyout offer
By Bridget O’Brian, CNN Business The quest for control of Kohl’s is heating up. On Saturday, the retailer received an unsolicited $9 billion bid to go private from a consortium backed by an activist investor, according to published sources. The hedge fund, Starboard Value LP, offered to buy the department store chain for $64 a
Continue ReadingGrambling St. defeats Mississippi Valley St. 68-64
GRAMBLING, La. — Eric Parrish had 17 points and 12 rebounds to carry Grambling State to a 68-64 win over Mississippi Valley State. Tra’Michael Moton had 14 points for Grambling State (6-12, 3-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Prince Moss added 11 points and six rebounds. AJ Taylor had 10 points. Gary Grant had 17 points for
Continue ReadingRuss Smith all smiles as Louisville retires his No. 2 jersey
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Russ Smith simply basked in the energy of a proud moment as Louisville’s former All-America guard had his No. 2 jersey retired on Saturday. His jersey hangs in the KFC Yum! Center rafters alongside other Cardinal men’s basketball greats such as Wes Unseld, Darrell
Continue ReadingAdele surprises fans in Las Vegas with video call after postponing concerts
By David Williams, CNN After postponing the start of her Las Vegas residency, Adele surprised a group of disappointed fans with a video call at Caesars Palace. James Mason Fox told CNN someone from the singer’s team held up a phone on Friday so Adele and fans in a pop-up merchandise shop could see each
Continue ReadingMosley scores 40, Missouri State beat No. 22 Loyola Chicago
By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Isiaih Mosley scored 40 points and Missouri State beat No. 22 Loyola Chicago 79-69, ending the Ramblers’ 10-game winning streak. Donovan Clay added 16 points and Gaige Prim 11 for the Bears, who last beat an AP Top 25 team Dec. 28, 2011, when they defeated No.
Continue ReadingPastrnak’s power-play goal lifts Bruins over Jets, 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored a tiebreaking power-play goal early in the third period to give the surging Boston Bruins a 3-2 win over the travel-weary Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Charlie Coyle and Oskar Steen also scored for Boston, which is 10-2 since New Year’s Day. Tuukka Rask made
Continue ReadingHill scores 23 to lead Longwood past Presbyterian 71-70
CLINTON, S.C. — Justin Hill had 23 points as Longwood narrowly beat Presbyterian 71-70. Rayshon Harrison led the Blue Hose with 29 points.
Continue ReadingMexico’s energy reform strains ties with US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s plan to favor its own state-owned electrical power plants and limit energy sales by private, foreign-built projects could affect U.S. investment in Mexico, officials said during bilateral talks this week. According to statements issued Friday, the U.S. government has “real concerns with the potential negative impact” on U.S. firms and
Continue ReadingFlagler, Cryer lead No. 5 Baylor past Oklahoma 65-51
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Adam Flagler scored 16 points, and No. 5 Baylor defeated Oklahoma 65-51. LJ Cryer scored 14 points and Matthew Mayer added 12 for the Bears. The defending national champions bounced back to win both games this week after losing at home to Texas Tech and
Continue ReadingScreen carries Bucknell past Holy Cross 68-65
WORCESTER, Mass. — Andre Screen posted 12 points and 13 rebounds to carry Bucknell to a 68-65 win over Holy Cross, ending the Bison’s eight-game losing streak. Gerrale Gates led the Crusaders on Saturday with a career-high 32 points.
Continue ReadingMATCHDAY: Chelsea faces Spurs again; Mbappe, Messi available
Chelsea plays London rival Tottenham in the Premier League in what appears a forlorn attempt to chase down leader Manchester City. Second-place Liverpool is at Crystal Palace on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are available for PSG’s home game against Reims in the French league. Real Madrid can secure a six-point lead over second-place
Continue ReadingDomestic incidents are highly dangerous for police officers, experts say
By Emma Tucker, CNN The two New York police officers who were shot, one of them fatally, inside a Harlem apartment on Friday were responding to a domestic disturbance call, one of the most dangerous circumstances for police, experts say. Officer Jason Rivera died from his injuries, while 27-year-old Wilbert Mora remains in critical condition.
Continue ReadingPortland’s Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said fellow Olympic teammate Jrue Holiday helped convince him to have surgery on his abdomen. Holiday had a similar procedure several years ago when he was with the New Orleans Pelicans. Lillard finally took the advice and had the surgery on Jan.
Continue ReadingPortland’s Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said fellow Olympic teammate Jrue Holiday helped convince him to have surgery on his abdomen. Holiday had a similar procedure several years ago when he was with the New Orleans Pelicans. Lillard finally took the advice and had the surgery on Jan.
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