U.S. falls to Czech Republic in mixed doubles curling
In a crucial game for the United States mixed curling team as it nears the end of round robin play, the Czech Republic took advantage late to win 10-8.
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Snowboarding shines, New Zealand gets 1st Winter Games win
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Zoi Sadowski Synnott captured New Zealand’s first gold medal in Winter Olympic history by winning the title in women’s slopestyle. The 20-year-old was one of the few to put down a clean run on a supersized course where hardpacked snow and bone-cold wind chills made
Continue ReadingSwain scores 19 to lead Yale over Harvard 58-55
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Azar Swain posted 19 points as Yale edged past Harvard 58-55. Noah Kirkwood led the Crimson on Saturday night with 21 points and seven rebounds.
Continue ReadingLufile lifts Oral Roberts over St. Thomas (MN) 88-66
TULSA, Okla. — Elijah Lufile had a career-high 25 points plus 13 rebounds as Oral Roberts easily beat St. Thomas (MN) 88-66. Lufile shot 11 for 14 from the floor. Issac McBride had 13 points for Oral Roberts (16-8, 10-3 Summit League). Carlos Jurgens added 12 points and seven rebounds. Max Abmas had 10 points
Continue ReadingJones leads S. Illinois over Illinois St. 75-69
NORMAL, Ill. — Lance Jones had a career-high 31 points as Southern Illinois topped Illinois State 75-69. Jones shot 5 for 6 on 3-pointers. He added five steals. Marcus Domask had 18 points and five assists for Southern Illinois (12-12, 5-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Ben Coupet Jr. added 12 points. Dalton Banks had seven assists.
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Karen Chen’s 2022 Olympics start with team event short
Now a two-time Olympian, U.S. figure skater Karen Chen made her Olympic team event debut with the 2022 women’s short program segment, finishing fifth with a score of 65.20
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Canada’s Schizas third in team event women’s short program
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Wakaba Higuchi lifts Japan in team event short program
Japan’s Wakaba Higuchi earned a score of 74.73 in the women’s short program phase of the figure skating team event, good enough for runner-up of the session.
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Kamila Valieva lands triple axel in team event short program
Russian Olympic Committee figure skater Kamila Valieva became the fourth woman to land a triple axel at the Winter Olympics when she did so in the team event women’s short program, earning 90.18 points.
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Sadowski-Synnott unseats Anderson in slopestyle, USA’s Marino grabs silver
American Julia Marino claimed silver, Team USA’s first medal of the 2022 Games, while Zoi Sadowski-Synnott earned New Zealand its first Winter Olympic gold.
Continue ReadingWright leads High Point past UNC Asheville 91-83 in OT
HIGH POINT, N.C. — John-Michael Wright had 27 points, including three straight free throws with four seconds left in regulation to force and extra period, as High Point beat UNC Asheville 91-83 in overtime. Zach Austin added 26 points for the Panthers, while Jaden House chipped in 22. LJ Thorpe led the Bulldogs on Saturday
Continue ReadingKing leads Valparaiso past Indiana St. 79-72 in 2OT
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Kobe King had 24 points plus 11 rebounds as Valparaiso beat Indiana State 79-72 in double overtime. Sheldon Edwards made 3-pointer with 1:31 left in double OT to stretch Valparaiso’s lead to to four. Kevion Taylor then converted a three-point play with 40 seconds remaining as the Crusaders outscored Indiana State 11-4
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Johannes Ludwig breaks course record, leads after Heat 2
Germany’s Johannes Ludwig broke a course record on the Xiaohaituo Bobsled and Luge Track at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre. He rode “the dragon” in 57.063 seconds for Heat 1, then led Heat 2 with 1:54.501 total.
Continue ReadingLee scores 31, No. 25 K-State women beat Texas Tech 82-75
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Ayoka Lee scored 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 25 Kansas State to an 82-75 victory over Texas Tech. Lee, who is second in the nation averaging 24.5 points, made 12 of 15 field goals and reached the program’s top-10 in rebounds with a career 788. Jaelyn Glenn
Continue ReadingCamilla will be Queen: Elizabeth II uses Platinum Jubilee message to elevate Charles’ second wife
CNN By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has used the historic milestone of her Platinum Jubilee to redefine the future of the monarchy, calling for the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Camilla when Charles becomes King. When Charles married Camilla in 2005, the couple announced she intended
Continue ReadingYoungblood leads Kennesaw St. past Bellarmine 75-70
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chris Youngblood registered 17 points as Kennesaw State narrowly beat Bellarmine 75-70. Spencer Rodgers had 14 points for Kennesaw State (10-13, 5-5 Atlantic Sun Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak. Demond Robinson added 13 points and eight rebounds. Terrell Burden had 10 points and seven assists. CJ Fleming had 22 points
Continue ReadingMurray lifts Long Beach St. over Cal Poly 78-65
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Joel Murray scored 25 points as Long Beach State won its eighth straight game, topping Cal Poly 78-65. Colin Slater added 20 points for the Beach. Murray made all 12 of his foul shots. Jadon Jones had 12 points, six rebounds and five steals for Long Beach State (12-9, 8-1 Big
Continue ReadingSaturday, Feb. 5: Evening snow report
No new snow at any of the resorts to report.
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Central Oregon pups race in Sunriver’s K-9 Keg Pull
More than 150 fur babies competed in the 7th annual K-9 Keg Pull in Sunriver on Saturday. All money raised benefits the Bend Ronald McDonald House.
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Another winter warmup
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! Another day in the mid-to-upper 50s for us in Central Oregon as we begin a winter “heat wave” on the High Desert. Temperatures have a chance to break 60 for the next week, with so sign of any rain or snow in our future. Winds are also staying calm over the
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