UCLA’s Kiki Rice AP Diary: excited to play in March Madness
By KIKI RICE For The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA freshman Kiki Rice is checking in periodically from the NCAA Tournament as told to AP…
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Michigan women end UNLV’s 22-game win streak in 1st round
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Emily Kiser had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Maddie Nolan added 18 points, and sixth-seeded…
Continue ReadingClark, Czinano lead Iowa past SE Louisiana in March Madness
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 26 points and 12 assists and Monika Czinano added 22 points as Iowa…
Continue ReadingBrowns sign free agent TE Akins, reunites with QB Watson
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer The Browns have signed free agent tight end Jordan Akins. He will reunite in Cleveland with quarterback Deshaun…
Continue ReadingKalkbrenner leads Creighton past NC State in March Madness
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner scored a career-high 31 points and sixth-seeded Creighton overcame a rough 3-point…
Continue ReadingRonaldo included on MartÃnez’s first squad for Portugal
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — New Portugal coach Roberto MartÃnez has included Cristiano Ronaldo on his first squad since taking over from Fernando…
Continue ReadingPitt holds Iowa State to 22% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Nelly Cummings scored 13 points and No. 11 seed Pittsburgh held sixth-seeded Iowa State to…
Continue ReadingAtalanta beats Empoli 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Substitute Rasmus Højlund scored late to help Atalanta fight back to beat Empoli 2-1 in Serie A…
Continue ReadingVikings agree to deal with ex-Packers defensive end Lowry
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former Green Bay defensive end Dean Lowry to bring in a…
Continue ReadingRavens re-sign RB Justice Hill, S Geno Stone
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed running back Justice Hill and safety Geno Stone. The team announced the moves Friday.…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness: Jones, Marquette roll over Vermont 78-61
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kam Jones scored 18 of his 19 points in the second half as second-seeded Marquette beat No.…
Continue ReadingDucksch double salvages draw for Bremen at Gladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Two goals from Marvin Ducksch has salvaged a draw for Werder Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the…
Continue ReadingTougher Texas rolls into March Madness after early stumbles
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fought through a season of injuries and early losses that knocked them from preseason…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco re-signs DL T.Y McGill to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed defensive lineman T.Y. McGill to a one-year deal. McGill was signed to San…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Hoosiers end long break as March Madness begins
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers had plenty of time to rest, regroup and recharge over the past 25…
Continue ReadingArgentina-born forward Retegui called up by Italy
MILAN (AP) — Argentina-born forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for upcoming European…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March Madness
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 11 points as No. 1 South Carolina moved five wins away from a perfect…
Continue ReadingSaxen, Ducas lead Saint Mary’s past VCU in March Madness
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Mitchell Saxen had 17 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, and Saint Mary’s beat ailing…
Continue ReadingMarch Madness without Self: Roberts has KU running smoothly
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Norm Roberts appears to have transitioned smoothly into his acting head coach role for…
Continue ReadingNunge’s block seals Xavier’s win over Kennesaw St in NCAAs
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENSBORO, N.C (AP) — Jack Nunge blocked Terrell Burden’s driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final…
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