The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The NHL had nine players listed in its COVID-19 protocol, matching the most since Feb. 24. The Boston Bruins had four players added to their list, which resulted in the league postponing their next two games. Boston’s David Pastrnak, Jake DeBrusk, David Krejci and Craig Smith…
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NCAA TOURNAMENT March Madness begins UNDATED (AP) — It didn’t very long for the NCAA Tournament to provide its first major upset, this one involving a No. 2 seed. No. 15 Oral Roberts has played itself into the second round with a 75-72 overtime win against Big Ten power Ohio State. Kevin Obanor scored seven of Oral Roberts’ 11…
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NCAA TOURNAMENT March Madness begins UNDATED (AP) — Illinois fared pretty good in its first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years. Kofi (KOH’-fee) Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points as the Illinis cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel, 78-49. Cockburn got loose for 10 straight Illinois points, capping his personal run with a slam off…
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NCAA TOURNAMENT March Madness begins INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Tournament has returned to the big stage with a small first step, proving it can still showcase tight games and generate real excitement, even in mostly empty arenas. A 710-day hiatus caused by the pandemic officially ended Thursday night with the tournament’s First Four games. Those contests that will…
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT-SCHEDULE NCAA opening night provides close games UNDATED (AP) — March Madness certainly is back. The NCAA Tournament’s First Four consisted of an overtime contest, a pair of one-point games and a 10-point, halftime comeback. All told, the four games were decided by a combined 16 points. The overtime game was won by UCLA, which trailed by…
No. 11 seed UCLA (18-9) vs. No. 6 seed Brigham Young (20-6) NCAA Tournament First Round, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UCLA is set to face off against Brigham Young in a NCAA first round matchup. UCLA won 86-80 in overtime against Michigan State on Thursday, while Brigham Young is coming off of an 88-78 loss…
No. 16 seed Norfolk State (17-7) vs. No. 1 seed Gonzaga (26-0) NCAA Tournament First Round, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:20 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State and Gonzaga will take the floor in a NCAA first round matchup. Gonzaga earned an 88-78 win over Brigham Young on March 9, while Norfolk State won 54-53 against App State on…
No. 14 seed Abilene Christian (23-4) vs. No. 3 seed Texas (19-7) NCAA Tournament First Round, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:50 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian and Texas are set to square off in a NCAA first round game. Texas earned a 91-86 win over Oklahoma State in its most recent game, while Abilene Christian walked away with…
No. 10 seed Maryland (16-13) vs. No. 7 seed UConn (15-7) NCAA Tournament First Round, Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Maryland and UConn will take the floor in a NCAA first round matchup. UConn lost 59-56 to Creighton in its most recent game, while Maryland fell 79-66 against Michigan in its last outing. TEAM…
