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Prairie View looks for home win vs Alcorn State

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Alcorn State (6-11, 6-6) vs. Prairie View (13-4, 12-0) William Nicks Center, Prairie View, Texas; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Prairie View looks for its seventh straight win over Alcorn State at William Nicks Center. The last victory for the Braves at Prairie View was a 73-70 win on Jan. 2, 2016. TEAM LEADERSHIP: Prairie View’s Cam Mack has…

SLU looks to sweep UNO

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Southeastern Louisiana (7-16, 5-10) vs. New Orleans (8-14, 7-7) Lakefront Arena, New Orleans; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southeastern Louisiana goes for the season sweep over New Orleans after winning the previous matchup in Hammond. The teams last met on Jan. 30, when the Lions outshot New Orleans from the field 43.5 percent to 39.7 percent and recorded five…

Xavier looks to sweep Marquette

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Xavier (13-6, 6-6) vs. Marquette (12-13, 7-11) Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marquette seeks revenge on Xavier after dropping the first matchup in Cincinnati. The teams last played each other on Dec. 20, when the Musketeers shot 53.6 percent from the field and went 13 for 24 from 3-point territory en route to a three-point victory….

Jackson St. looks to extend streak vs Alabama St.

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Alabama State (4-13, 4-13) vs. Jackson State (10-5, 10-0) Williams Center, Jackson, Mississippi; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State looks for its 16th straight conference win against Alabama State. Jackson State’s last SWAC loss came against the Grambling State Tigers 63-61 on Feb. 22, 2020. Alabama State has dropped its last five games against conference opponents. SUPER SENIORS:…

Siena looks to extend streak vs Quinnipiac

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Quinnipiac (9-11, 7-9) vs. Siena (12-3, 12-3) Times Union Center, Albany, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Siena looks for its fifth straight conference win against Quinnipiac. Siena’s last MAAC loss came against the Niagara Purple Eagles 64-62 on Feb. 20. Quinnipiac beat St. Peter’s by five in its last outing. BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Siena’s Manny Camper…

Southern Utah looks to extend streak vs Portland St.

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Southern Utah (18-3, 11-2) vs. Portland State (9-11, 6-7) The Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah looks for its seventh straight conference win against Portland State. Southern Utah’s last Big Sky loss came against the Weber State Wildcats 91-67 on Jan. 21. Portland State lost 68-58 loss at home to Southern Utah in its…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-SCHEDULE Wizards beat slumping Clippers UNDATED (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night. Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds while Moe Wagner added 12 points as the Wizards snapped…

Denver Broncos want Miller back but legal, money issues loom

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

Denver Broncos new general manager George Paton says he wants Von Miller to stay with the team but he wants to hear more about an unspecified criminal investigation into Miller before a decision is made. The Broncos and Miller are awaiting a decision from the district attorney in the 18th Judicial District in suburban Denver following an an unspecified investigation of Miller by the Parker, Colorado, police department in January. The Broncos don’t have much time to make up their minds. They have to exercise his 2021 option by March 16 which would guarantee $7 million of his salary.