By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball negotiations moved to the verge of a breakdown after taking several steps forward, leaving less than two days until management’s Monday deadline for an agreement to salvage opening day on March 31 and a 162-game schedule. While the sides moved toward each
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball negotiations moved to the verge of a breakdown after taking several steps forward, leaving less than two days until management’s Monday deadline for an agreement to salvage opening day on March 31 and a 162-game schedule. While the sides moved toward each
Continue Reading HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Un Ojo scored an upset half-length victory at 75-1 odds in the $1 million Rebel Stakes for 3-year-olds at Oaklawn. Ridden by Ramon Vazquez, Un Ojo ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.69 and paid $152.80, $41.80 and $18.60. A tree branch fell on the colt in a paddock as a
Continue Reading HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Un Ojo scored an upset half-length victory at 75-1 odds in the $1 million Rebel Stakes for 3-year-olds at Oaklawn. Ridden by Ramon Vazquez, Un Ojo ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.69 and paid $152.80, $41.80 and $18.60. A tree branch fell on the colt in a paddock as a
Continue Reading By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Shackelford had 21 points and Jahvon Quinerly scored 20 to lead No. 24 Alabama to a 90-71 victory over South Carolina. The Crimson Tide built a big lead and brushed off a second-half comeback attempt by the Gamecocks. Alabama has won five of its
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By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN SWEET Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has joined European allies in dramatically escalating financial penalties against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Saturday’s move comes after the West’s initial rounds of sanctions failed to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin in his military offensive. Two of
Continue Reading NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Dailin Smith finished with 18 points and nine rebounds and Alabama A&M topped Alabama State 80-65. Cameron Tucker had 13 points, seven assists and six boards for the Bulldogs (10-16, 9-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who have won five straight. Gerald Liddell had 13 points and 14 rebounds to pace the Hornets
Continue Reading EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Gaige Prim scored 28 points as Missouri State defeated Evansville 88-79 on Saturday. Isiaih Mosley added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Bears (22-9, 13-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Shamar Givance had 20 points for the Purple Aces (6-23, 2-16), who have lost seven straight.
Continue Reading GREENSBORO, N.C. — Rashun Williams registered 15 points as Radford beat North Carolina A&T 62-53. Marcus Watson led the Aggies on Saturday with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Continue Reading PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Kevon Voyles posted 17 points as Maryland Eastern Shore routed Coppin State 70-50. Mike Hood led the Eagles on Saturday with 12 points.
Continue Reading AMHERST, Mass. — KeShawn Curry posted 18 points as VCU won its seventh consecutive game, topping UMass 77-62. Trent Buttrick led the Minutemen on Saturday with 12 points and eight rebounds.
Continue ReadingBy Jim Sciutto, Oren Liebermann and Jeremy Herb, CNN Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is encountering “stiffer than expected” resistance from the Ukrainian military as well as unexpected difficulties supplying its forces, two senior US officials with direct knowledge tell CNN. On the battlefield, Russia is suffering heavier losses in personnel and armor and aircraft than
Continue Reading CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Darius Banks posted 16 points and seven rebounds as Chattanooga beat Samford 70-57. Jermaine Marshall led the Bulldogs on Saturday with 17 points and eight rebounds.
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO (AP) — Francis Nwaokorie had a season-high 23 points to lead five players in double figures and help UC San Diego fend off Cal State Fullerton 81-76. Toni Rocak added 20 points for the Tritons (12-15). Damari Milstead, E.J. Anosike and Tray Maddox Jr. all scored 18 for the Titans (17-9).
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Josip Vrankic had a season-high 30 points as Santa Clara beat Portland 102-89. Moses Wood led the Pilots on Saturday with 23 points and seven rebounds.
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Josip Vrankic had a season-high 30 points as Santa Clara beat Portland 102-89. Moses Wood led the Pilots on Saturday with 23 points and seven rebounds.
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO — Julian Rishwain had 18 points as San Francisco topped San Diego 78-62. Patrick Tape and Khalil Shabazz added 15 points each for the Dons. Marcellus Earlington led the Toreros with 15 points.
Continue Reading OAKLAND, Mich. — Jamal Cain and Micah Parrish scored 20 points apiece as Oakland topped Cleveland State 65-57. Torrey Patton led the Vikings on Saturday with 15 points.
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Corporate partnerships keep falling for Phil Mickelson in the wake of his shocking comments about Saudi Arabia and his involvement in a proposed super league the Saudis are funding. The Desert Sun reports that Mickelson no longer will be tournament host of The American Express in the California desert.
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Corporate partnerships keep falling for Phil Mickelson in the wake of his shocking comments about Saudi Arabia and his involvement in a proposed super league the Saudis are funding. The Desert Sun reports that Mickelson no longer will be tournament host of The American Express in the California desert.
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