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APMLB-NEWS MLB to reopen with limits in California UNDATED (AP) — California officials are allowing people to attend Major League Baseball games and other sports, go to Disneyland and watch live performances in limited capacities starting April 1. The rules announced Friday coincide with baseball’s opening day. The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics all have home…
No. 3 Baylor looks for home win vs No. 18 Texas Tech
Automated InsightsNo. 18 Texas Tech (17-8, 9-7) vs. No. 3 Baylor (20-1, 12-1) Ferrell Center, Waco, Texas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Baylor looks for its fifth straight win over No. 18 Texas Tech at Ferrell Center. The last victory for the Red Raiders at Baylor was an 84-66 win on Feb. 13, 2016. TEAM LEADERSHIP: Baylor’s Jared…
VIRUS TODAY: Vaccinated adults await advice on family visits
By The Associated PressHere’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THE NUMBERS: VACCINES: Nearly 54.1 million people, or 16.3% of the U.S. population, have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the CDC. Some 27.7 million people have completed their vaccination, or 8.4% of the population. CASES: The seven-day rolling average for daily new cases…
Update on the latest sports
APNBA-PISTONS-GRIFFIN AP source: Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout DETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin’s time in Detroit is over. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Griffin and the Pistons have agreed to a contract buyout. The Pistons announced last month that they would keep Griffin out of the lineup while resolving his future….
Northwestern looks for home win vs Nebraska
Automated InsightsNebraska (7-18, 3-15) vs. Northwestern (8-14, 5-13) Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern looks for its fourth straight win over Nebraska at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The last victory for the Cornhuskers at Northwestern was a 53-49 win on Feb. 8, 2014. LEADING THE CHARGE: Northwestern’s Pete Nance has averaged 11.2 points and 6.6 rebounds while Chase…
Cincy, ECU meet in conference play
Automated InsightsCincinnati (9-10, 7-6) vs. East Carolina (8-9, 2-9) Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, Greenville, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: AAC foes meet as Cincinnati matches up against East Carolina. Each team is coming off of a home loss this past Thursday. East Carolina lost 64-60 to Central Florida, while Cincinnati fell 78-64 to Vanderbilt. LEADING THE CHARGE:…
No. 25 Wisconsin looks to knock off No. 5 Iowa
Automated InsightsNo. 25 Wisconsin (16-10, 10-9) vs. No. 5 Iowa (19-7, 13-6) Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 12:37 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Iowa looks to give No. 25 Wisconsin its eighth straight loss against ranked opponents. Wisconsin’s last win vs a ranked opponent came against the then-No. 21 Minnesota Golden Gophers 71-59 on Dec. 31, 2020. Iowa is…
Campbell meets Winthrop in Big South finals
Automated InsightsNo. 3 seed Campbell (17-9, 13-6) vs. No. 1 seed Winthrop (22-1, 19-1) Big South Conference Tourney Championship, Winthrop Coliseum, Rock Hill, South Carolina; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Campbell and Winthrop are set to do battle in the Championship of the Big South tournament. Winthrop won both of the regular season matchups earlier this season. The teams last…
Tennessee looks for home win vs Florida
Automated InsightsFlorida (13-7, 9-6) vs. Tennessee (16-7, 9-7) Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee looks for its fifth straight win over Florida at Thompson-Boling Arena. The last victory for the Gators at Tennessee was a 67-58 win on Feb. 11, 2014. TEAM LEADERS: Tre Mann is averaging 15 points and 5.7 rebounds to lead the charge…
