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Ali, Radford host Gardner-Webb

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Gardner-Webb (8-14, 7-10) vs. Radford (13-9, 12-4) Dedmon Center, Radford, Virginia; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Jaheam Cornwall and Gardner-Webb will face Fah’Mir Ali and Radford. The senior Cornwall is averaging 16.4 points over the last five games. Ali, a freshman, is averaging 10 points over the last five games. LEADING THE…

UNC plays Northeastern

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Northeastern (9-7) vs. North Carolina (12-7) Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northeastern and North Carolina look to bounce back from losses. Northeastern fell 68-57 at Towson on Sunday. North Carolina lost 60-48 to Virginia on Saturday. SUPER SENIORS: Northeastern’s Shaquille Walters, Jason Strong and Greg Eboigbodin have combined to score 36…

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NBA-HAWKS-KNICKS Randle scores 44 points, Knicks beat slumping Hawks 123-112 UNDATED (AP) — Julius Randle scored a season-high 44 points, making a career-best seven 3-pointers and leading the New York Knicks to their third straight victory, 123-112 over the slumping Atlanta Hawks. Randle added nine rebounds and five assists in perhaps the best performance of a season that should merit…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-HAWKS-KNICKS Randle scores 44 points, Knicks beat slumping Hawks 123-112 UNDATED (AP) — Julius Randle scored a season-high 44 points, making a career-best seven 3-pointers and leading the New York Knicks to their third straight victory, 123-112 over the slumping Atlanta Hawks. Randle added nine rebounds and five assists in perhaps the best performance of a season that should merit…

Update on the latest sports

AP

NBA-HAWKS-KNICKS Randle scores 44 points, Knicks beat slumping Hawks 123-112 UNDATED (AP) — Julius Randle scored a season-high 44 points, making a career-best seven 3-pointers and leading the New York Knicks to their third straight victory, 123-112 over the slumping Atlanta Hawks. Randle added nine rebounds and five assists in perhaps the best performance of a season that should merit…

The Latest: North Carolina adds game to scrambled schedule

By The Associated Press

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: North Carolina has found another game. The school announced Monday night that it has added a nonconference game Wednesday against Northeastern after having three Atlantic Coast Conference home games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Earlier Monday, the program’s official Twitter account posted that the Tar Heels…

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AP

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NBA Spurs-Pistons game postponed by coronavirus-related issues UNDATED (AP) — Tuesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons has been postponed, marking the second time this month that the NBA has called off a game because of coronavirus-related issues. The NBA announced Monday that the Spurs have someone who tested positive. That, combined with contact tracing, meant…

UAPB looks to end streak vs Alcorn State

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Alcorn State (4-9, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-17, 2-9) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to 10 games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan. 9. Alcorn State won 70-56 at Mississippi Valley State in its last…

Iona, Quinnipiac meet in conference play

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Iona (6-4, 4-2) vs. Quinnipiac (5-9, 3-7) People’s United Center, Hamden, Connecticut; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iona pays visit to Quinnipiac in a MAAC matchup. Both teams are coming off of home losses on Saturday. Quinnipiac lost 89-70 to Canisius, while Iona fell 77-70 to Manhattan. SAVVY SENIORS: Iona’s Isaiah Ross, Asante Gist and Dylan van Eyck have…

BU, Holy Cross meet in conference play

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Boston University (4-6, 4-6) vs. Holy Cross (3-9, 3-9) Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston University visits Holy Cross in a Patriot League matchup. Boston University won 86-68 at home against Holy Cross in its last outing. Holy Cross lost 86-68 at Boston University in its most recent game. STEPPING UP: The powerful Gerrale…