The AP Top 25 women’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. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Mid-American Conference said Friday that Central Michigan’s women’s team must forfeit its game at Kent State on Saturday because it “doesn’t have enough available …
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Binghamton secures 75-66 win against NJIT
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. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Nehemiah Benson had 16 points in Binghamton’s 75-66 win over NJIT on Thursday night. Benson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bearcats (10-10, 2-5 …
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BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired C Tyler Heineman from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. Designated RHP Max Castillo for assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Claimed RHP Daniel Duarte off waivers from Texas. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acquired RHP Ross Stripling and cash considerations from San Francisco in exchange for OF Jonah Cox. …
Read More »Nigeria accede a semifinal de Copa Africana, al vencer 1-0 a Angola
ABIYÁN, Costa de Marfil (AP) — Ademola Lookman volvió a anotar y llevó a Nigeria a las semifinales de la Copa Africana de Naciones el viernes, con la victoria 1-0 sobre Angola. Victor Osimhen no logró marcar en una jugada que se invalidó por fuera de juego, pero tuvo otra destacada actuación para llevar a las “Superáguilas” a la victoria …
Read More »South Carolina plays Georgia, looks for 4th straight road win
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. South Carolina Gamecocks (18-3, 6-2 SEC) at Georgia Bulldogs (14-7, 4-4 SEC) Athens, Georgia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Carolina visits Georgia trying to prolong its …
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Read More »Kitley’s 33 points, 18 rebounds lead No. 17 Virginia Tech women over Virginia 76-63
The AP Top 25 women’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. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley scored a season-high 33 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, Georgia Amoore had 20 points and 14 assists and No. 17 Virginia Tech …
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — As cricket fans savor two of the most thrilling finishes in test match history, New Zealand is preparing to play South Africa in a series that some say will damage the status of the longer format of the game. The West Indies’ eight-run win over Australia in Brisbane and England’s 28-run win over India at …
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LONDON (AP) — The Japanese Grand Prix will stay on the Formula One calendar until at least 2029 after a five-year contract extension to keep the race at the Suzuka Circuit. It’s a sign of confidence in the Japanese GP ahead of a move — from its usual date in September or October — to April, between the races in …
Read More »East Tennessee State hosts Citadel after Smith’s 24-point showing
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. Citadel Bulldogs (9-13, 1-8 SoCon) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-11, 3-6 SoCon) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel plays the East Tennessee State …
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