Baldwin, Williams score 15 each to lift VCU over Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. — Adrian Baldwin Jr. and Vince Williams Jr. scored 15 points each and VCU defeated Richmond 77-57. Tyler Burton led Richmond with 13…
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No. 10 UConn beats Xavier 89-35, win streak reaches 3 games
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Christyn Williams scored 13 points and No. 10 Connecticut beat Xavier 89-35 on Friday night,…
Continue ReadingRemote school makes academic, Olympic juggling act easier
By SALLY HO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Here’s one thing the pandemic has made easier for the young stars of the Beijing Olympics: juggling…
Continue ReadingPenn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wins 2nd Ivy title
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas continued her strong showing at the Ivy League swimming…
Continue ReadingCelebrating 75: Cleveland again welcomes back NBA’s greats
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA is honoring its 75th anniversary team during the All-Star Game, but the league…
Continue ReadingNorrie holds off Korda to reach Delray Beach semifinals
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Top-seeded Cameron Norrie reached the semifinals of the Delray Beach Open, beating No. 5 seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 1-6,…
Continue ReadingChampagnie scores 31 to carry St. John’s past Butler 91-57
NEW YORK — Julian Champagnie had 31 points as St. John’s routed Butler 91-57. Jayden Taylor led the Bulldogs on Friday with 19 points and six…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina adds Wright as TE coach, gives staff raises
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired Jody Wright to coach tight ends. Wright received a two-year contract approved by the board of…
Continue ReadingSpurs’ Manu Ginobili heads Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
CLEVELAND (AP) — Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year’s group of…
Continue ReadingAll-Star host Cavaliers getting chance to strut their stuff
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home…
Continue ReadingDoneil Henry returns to MLS with Los Angeles FC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian defender Doneil Henry agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC. The 28-year-old has made 42…
Continue ReadingLeafs, Raptors owner to discontinue fan proof of vaccination
TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its…
Continue ReadingNCAA Division I Board calls for review of NIL policies
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA officials have called for a review of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting,…
Continue Reading64-year-old Langer shoots age to take Chubb Classic lead
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Bernhard Langer shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic. Langer, the…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s Smart hires Fran Brown from Rutgers to coach DBs
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired former Rutgers assistant Fran Brown to coach the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Brown was…
Continue ReadingPanthers assistant GM Morgan interviews for Steelers’ GM job
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan is among a handful of candidates who have interviewed with the Pittsburgh…
Continue ReadingLille held 0-0 at lowly Metz before Chelsea game in CL
LILLE, France (AP) — Lille has been held 0-0 at relegation candidate Metz in the French league, showing little to worry Chelsea before they meet in…
Continue ReadingAndretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael Andretti has filed an application with the FIA to field a Formula One team…
Continue ReadingDolphins bringing back 3 former players as part of staff
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins announced the hiring of three former players as part of new coach Mike McDaniel’s first coaching…
Continue ReadingNiemann breaks 36-hole record at Riviera but only leads by 2
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquin Niemann returned from his best day of golf at Riviera and had another round just like…
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