EXPLAINER: Islam in Qatar explained ahead of FIFA World Cup
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is a Muslim nation, with laws, customs and practices rooted in Islam. The…
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Freshmen power VMI past Penn State-New Kensington 100-58
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Freshman Asher Woods scored 22 points, freshman Tony Felder added 20 and VMI rolled to a 100-58 victory over USCAA-member…
Continue Reading Little Rock turns back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nigel John had 16 points, DeAntoni Gordon scored 14 and Myron Gardner added a double-double as Little Rock turned back…
Continue Reading Fiala beats OT buzzer to give Kings 2-1 win over Blackhawks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored with 1.4 seconds left in overtime, Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and the Los…
Continue Reading Pullin’s shot lifts UC Riverside over Loyola Marymount 81-79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zyon Pullin sank a jumper with 1 second left, finishing with 23 points, to rally UC Riverside to an 81-79 win over Loyola…
Continue Reading New York Times: NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he doesn’t believe Kyrie Irving is antisemitic
By Jacob Lev, CNN NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes that suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic following a meeting…
Continue Reading Falcons slipping in NFC South after 3rd loss in 4 games
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were one of the NFL’s feel-good stories the first month the season. But…
Continue Reading Southern Utah crushes D III-member La Verne 117-55
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Drake Allen scored 17 points as Southern Utah beat Division III-member La Verne 117-55 on Thursday.Allen made all eight of…
Continue Reading Podziemski powers Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski’s 34 points led Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62. Podziemski had 11 rebounds for the Broncos…
Continue Reading Shabazz spurs San Francisco to 60-58 victory over Cal Poly
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Khalil Shabazz had 18 points in San Francisco’s 60-48 victory against Cal Poly. Shabazz also contributed seven rebounds for…
Continue Reading Pullin jumper lifts UC Riverside past Loyola Marymount 81-79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zyon Pullin knocked down a jumper with 1.6 seconds left to lift UC Riverside to an 81-79 win over Loyola Marymount. Pullin…
Continue Reading Peterson sparks USC to 96-58 romp over Alabama State
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Peterson scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures and Southern Cal cruised to a 96-58 victory over Alabama…
Continue Reading Shades of ’92 for Pakistan ahead of Twenty20 World Cup final
By RIZWAN ALI AP Sports Writer Pakistan is back at the venue where the legend of the cornered tigers was forged 30 years ago. And England is again…
Continue Reading 3 Olympic volleyball medals stolen from California home
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are looking for three Olympic medals belonging to a member of the U.S. women’s volleyball team after they…
Continue Reading No. 12 Texas bolts to big lead, shuts down Houston Christian
By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 11 points and had four steals as No. 12 Texas used suffocating defense and…
Continue Reading Corbett helps send Denver past Colorado College 90-68
DENVER (AP) — Tyree Corbett finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds to help Denver defeat Division III-member Colorado College 90-68. Lukas Kisunas…
Continue Reading Dejulius scores 18; Cincinnati beats Cleveland St. 69-58
CINCINNATI (AP) — David Dejulius’ 18 points helped Cincinnati defeat Cleveland State 69-58. Dejulius also added six assists for the Bearcats…
Continue Reading Florida International knocks off Florida National 95-74
MIAMI (AP) — Javaunte Hawkins had 15 points in Florida International’s 95-74 victory against Florida National. Gabriel Casillas finished with 34…
Continue Reading Western Kentucky comes back, edges Eastern Kentucky, 66-60
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Luke Frampton scored 21 points as Western Kentucky came from behind to beat Eastern Kentucky 66-60. Jairus Hamilton scored 11…
Continue Reading Morgan St. gets 130-49 win over Penn St.-Greater Allegheny
BALTIMORE (AP) — Malik Miller’s 27 points helped Morgan State defeat Penn State-Greater Allegheny 130-49. Miller also contributed 11 rebounds,…
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