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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
Montana (10-12, 6-9) vs. Idaho State (12-8, 7-4) Reed Gym, Pocatello, Idaho; Saturday, 1 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana looks for its 16th straight win in the head-to-head series over Idaho State. Montana has won by an average of 11 points in its last 15 wins over the Bengals. Idaho State’s last win in the series came on Dec. 31,…
Oregon State (12-11, 9-9) vs. Stanford (14-10, 10-8) Maples Pavilion, Stanford, California; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State seeks revenge on Stanford after dropping the first matchup in Corvallis. The teams last faced each other on Jan. 4, when the Cardinal shot 51.9 percent from the field while holding Oregon State to just 34.8 percent en route to…
Washington (5-19, 4-16) vs. Arizona (16-8, 10-8) McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington seeks revenge on Arizona after dropping the first matchup in Seattle. The teams last met on Dec. 31, when the Wildcats shot 42 percent from the field while holding Washington to just 31.3 percent en route to a 27-point victory. FABULOUS…
