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Norfolk State battles St. Mary’s (MD)

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St. Mary’s (MD) vs. Norfolk State (13-7) Echols Hall, Norfolk, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Norfolk State Spartans are set to battle the Seahawks of Division III St. Mary’s (MD). Norfolk State is coming off an 86-55 win at home over Delaware State in its most recent game. TEAM LEADERS: Devante Carter has averaged 15.8 points and…

Maryland looks to extend streak vs Michigan State

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Michigan State (13-9, 7-9) vs. Maryland (14-10, 8-9) Xfinity Center, College Park, Maryland; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maryland looks for its fifth straight conference win against Michigan State. Maryland’s last Big Ten loss came against the Ohio State Buckeyes 73-65 on Feb. 8. Michigan State is coming off a big 71-67 win on Thursday over No. 4 Ohio…

Dayton looks to extend streak vs SBU

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Dayton (12-8, 8-7) vs. Saint Bonaventure (12-3, 10-3) Reilly Center, St. Bonaventure, New York; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Saint Bonaventure. Dayton has won by an average of 12 points in its last five wins over the Bonnies. Saint Bonaventure’s last win in the series came on…

Butler faces tough test vs No. 8 Nova

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No. 8 Villanova (15-3, 10-2) vs. Butler (8-13, 7-11) Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Villanova presents a tough challenge for Butler. Butler has won one of its two games against ranked opponents this season. Villanova easily beat St. John’s by 23 on Tuesday. TALE OF TWO ROSTERS: Villanova has been fueled by senior leadership…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-NEWS Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through at least 2023 UNDATED (AP) — Coming off a third straight NL East title and within one win of a spot in the World Series, the Atlanta Braves have extended the contract of manager Brian Snitker through the 2023 season. The extension announced Friday includes a club option for 2024. The 65-year-old Snitker…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Nets get eighth straight win UNDATED (AP) — The Nets now have their longest winning streak since the franchise moved from New Jersey to Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving had 27 points and nine assists in the Nets’ eighth consecutive win, a 129-92 dismantling of the Magic. Landry Shamet added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Nets, who blew open…

Duke looks to extend streak vs Louisville

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Louisville (12-5, 7-4) vs. Duke (11-8, 9-6) Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duke looks for its fifth straight conference win against Louisville. Duke’s last ACC loss came against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 93-89 on Feb. 9. Louisville won 69-57 over Notre Dame on Tuesday. FABULOUS FRESHMEN: Neither team has been afraid to…

EKU looks to extend streak vs Tennessee St.

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Tennessee State (4-18, 3-16) vs. Eastern Kentucky (20-6, 14-5) McBrayer Arena, Richmond, Kentucky; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Tennessee State. In its last five wins against the Tigers, Eastern Kentucky has won by an average of 13 points. Tennessee State’s last win in the series came…

Belmont looks to extend streak vs Morehead St.

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Belmont (24-2, 18-1) vs. Morehead State (19-7, 16-3) Ellis T Johnson Arena, Morehead, Kentucky; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Belmont looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over Morehead State. Belmont has won by an average of 16 points in its last nine wins over the Eagles. Morehead State’s last win in the series came on…

NC A&T looks to extend streak vs SC St.

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South Carolina State (0-16, 0-6) vs. NC A&T (10-10, 6-1) Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NC A&T looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over South Carolina State. In its last six wins against the Bulldogs, NC A&T has won by an average of 8 points. South Carolina State’s last…