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Lindenwood hosts Tennessee Tech after Davis’ 20-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-17, 2-9 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (8-16, 2-9 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -1.5; over/under is 135 …
Read More »Youngblood scores 24 to lead South Florida past Rice 69-65
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Youngblood had 24 points and South Florida beat Rice 69-65 on Saturday for its ninth straight victory. Youngblood was 8-for-14 shooting (6 for 7 …
Read More »Qatar’s Akram Afif produces close-up magic trick during goal celebration at the Asian Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif has produced some magical performances during the Asian Cup. And after firing Qatar into a 1-0 lead in Saturday’s final against Jordan, he did likewise with his celebration. The forward scored his sixth goal of the tournament from the penalty spot at Lusail Stadium after being brought down by Abdallah Nasib in the first …
Read More »Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could lead Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title. Haller fired the host nation into Sunday’s final against three-time champion Nigeria with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Congo in the semifinals. “It’s kind of a great moment today to be here …
Read More »Eastern Washington plays Idaho after Coward’s 26-point showing
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Read More »James Madison takes on Akron, seeks 5th straight home win
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BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS — Waived G Ryan Arcidiacono. LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Spencer Dinwiddie to a rest-of-season contract. NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Signed C Bismack Biyombo to a rest-of-season contract. TORONTO RAPTORS — Signed Fs Justise Winslow and Mouhamadou Gueye to 10-day contracts. …
Read More »Canisius defeats Iona 73-69
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Read More »Tennessee State visits Southeast Missouri State for conference showdown
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Tennessee State Tigers (14-10, 7-4 OVC) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-16, 3-8 OVC) Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Saturday, 4:45 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is …
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