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Shelton, N. Arizona visit Southern Utah

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Northern Arizona (5-13, 4-8) vs. Southern Utah (15-3, 8-2) America First Event Center, Cedar City, Utah; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two junior guards will be on display as Cameron Shelton and Northern Arizona will battle Tevian Jones and Southern Utah. Shelton has scored 33 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 18.6 over his last…

Xavier looks to sweep Providence

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Xavier (12-4, 5-4) vs. Providence (11-11, 7-9) Alumni Hall, Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence seeks revenge on Xavier after dropping the first matchup in Cincinnati. The teams last played each other on Jan. 10, when the Musketeers shot 48.3 percent from the field en route to a one-point victory. SUPER SENIORS: Xavier has benefited heavily…

Tulsa looks to sweep Cincy

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Cincinnati (7-8, 5-5) vs. Tulsa (10-9, 7-7) Donald Reynolds Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati seeks revenge on Tulsa after dropping the first matchup in Cincinnati. The teams last went at it on Jan. 2, when the Golden Hurricane shot 56.8 percent from the field while limiting Cincinnati to just 34.4 percent en route to the…

Grady, Davidson visit George Mason

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Davidson (11-6, 6-3) vs. George Mason (10-8, 6-6) EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Kellan Grady and Davidson will battle Jordan Miller and George Mason. The senior Grady has scored 24 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 18.6 over his last five games. Miller, a…

CSU looks for home win vs USC Upstate

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South Carolina Upstate (5-17, 5-11) vs. Charleston Southern (3-18, 2-15) Buccaneer Fieldhouse, Charleston, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern looks for its fourth straight win over South Carolina Upstate at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The last victory for the Spartans at Charleston Southern was a 79-77 win on Nov. 19, 2016. FRESHMAN FOUR: Charleston Southern has relied heavily…

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NBA–GRIZZLIES-MAVERICKS Mavs return from weather break, cruise past Grizzlies 102-92 DALLAS (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half, and the Dallas Mavericks returned from a weather-induced break with a 102-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas was playing for the first time in eight days after two postponements because of a wintry…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA–GRIZZLIES-MAVERICKS Mavs return from weather break, cruise past Grizzlies 102-92 DALLAS (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half, and the Dallas Mavericks returned from a weather-induced break with a 102-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas was playing for the first time in eight days after two postponements because of a wintry…

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MLB-PADRES-TATIS CONTRACT Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. sign 14-year ‘statue contract’ SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s $340 million, 14-year contract has been finalized by the San Diego Padres, the longest deal in baseball history. Tatis had been eligible for salary arbitration after this season and for free agency after the 2024 season. The length of his contract exceeds the…

The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Big West Conference will hold its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments without spectators, including family and guests of the teams. The tournaments will be played March 9-13 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where they were moved from their usual home in Anaheim, California. The…

Update on the latest sports

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MLB-PADRES-TATIS CONTRACT Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. sign 14-year ‘statue contract’ SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s $340 million, 14-year contract has been finalized by the San Diego Padres, the longest deal in baseball history. Tatis had been eligible for salary arbitration after this season and for free agency after the 2024 season. The length of his contract exceeds the…