The Latest on winter weather across the U.S. (all times local): OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday that he is asking President Joe Biden for a federal disaster declaration as a result of a winter storm that dumped snow and ice on the state in addition to days of subfreezing temperatures and power outages. Stitt’s disaster declaration…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: FIBA has changed this weekend’s AmeriCup qualifying schedule because two national teams could not reach their destinations. Brazil was to play in Cali, Colombia. FIBA said the team was denied entry to that country “due to restrictions imposed by the national health authorities.” Brazil was scheduled…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka in semis MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka has won 19 consecutive matches but none of those wins came against Serena Williams. Three-time major champion Osaka will meet 23-time Grand Slam singles title winner Williams in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday (Wednesday night EST). This will be their fourth matchup. The most…
Canisius (5-3, 5-3) vs. Fairfield (5-14, 5-9) George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, Fairfield, Connecticut; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Canisius looks for its fifth straight conference win against Fairfield. Canisius’ last MAAC loss came against the Monmouth Hawks 97-69 on Dec. 28, 2020. Fairfield lost 66-49 to St. Peter’s on Sunday. SENIOR STUDS: Fairfield’s Taj Benning, Jesus Cruz…
IUPUI (7-8, 6-8) vs. Youngstown State (13-10, 8-10) Beeghly Physical Education Center, Youngstown, Ohio; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State looks for its fifth straight conference win against IUPUI. Youngstown State’s last Horizon loss came against the Detroit Titans 77-72 on Jan. 30. IUPUI won 88-81 over Illinois-Chicago in its last outing. SAVVY VETERANS: Senior leadership has been…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka in semis MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka has won 19 consecutive matches but none of those wins came against Serena Williams. Three-time major champion Osaka will meet 23-time Grand Slam singles title winner Williams in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday (Wednesday night EST). This will be their fourth matchup. The most…
Marshall (12-5, 6-4) vs. Rice (12-10, 6-8) Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CUSA foes meet as Marshall battles Rice. Marshall beat Middle Tennessee by 11 at home in its last outing. Rice lost 89-66 on the road to Western Kentucky in its most recent game. SUPER SENIORS: Marshall has relied heavily on its seniors. Taevion Kinsey,…
Iona (6-4, 4-2) vs. Canisius (5-3, 5-3) Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, New York; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iona looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Canisius. Iona has won by an average of 12 points in its last five wins over the Golden Griffins. Canisius’ last win in the series came on Jan. 21,…
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN Nadal’s bid for 21st Grand Slam title ends with loss to Tsitsipas MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal’s bid for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam title has ended with a five-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarterfinals. It’s only the second time in Nadal’s career he has lost a Grand Slam match after taking the…
NBA-SCHEDULE Jokic productive, but Celtics win UNDATED (AP) — Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) registered his third 40-point game of the season, but it wasn’t enough for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets’ three-game winning streak is over after they wasted Jokic’s 43 points in a 112-99 loss at Boston. Jaylen Brown had 27 points and eight assists for the Celtics, who…
