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The Latest: Florida-LSU hoops skedded for Saturday postponed

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Southeastern Conference says Saturday’s Florida-LSU basketball game has been postponed. The league announced the decision on Friday citing a combination of positive virus tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Florida basketball program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. No makeup…

Indiana faces tough test vs No. 8 Iowa

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No. 8 Iowa (13-5, 7-4) vs. Indiana (9-8, 4-6) Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Iowa presents a tough challenge for Indiana. Indiana has won one of its six games against ranked opponents this season. Iowa came up short in an 89-85 game to Ohio State on Thursday. SENIOR STUDS: Iowa’s Luka Garza, Joe…

Update on the latest sports

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BASEBALL-SPINK AWARD RENAMED Spink’s name stripped from Hall of Fame award over racism NEW YORK (AP) — The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has voted to remove the name of J.G. Taylor Spink, former publisher of The Sporting News, from the award given annually by baseball’s Hall of Fame for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. The BBWAA said Friday that…

Update on the latest sports

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TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Buckeyes rally to beat Hawkeyes UNDATED (AP) — Seventh-ranked Ohio State has won a top-10 matchup, going into Iowa and beating the No. 8 Hawkeyes, 89-85. E.J. Liddell, Kyle Young and Duane Washington Jr. each had 16 points as the Buckeyes moved within one game of Michigan for the Big Ten lead. Ohio State trailed 61-50…

Update on the latest sports

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TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE Buckeyes rally to beat Hawkeyes UNDATED (AP) — Seventh-ranked Ohio State has won a top-10 matchup, going into Iowa and beating the No. 8 Hawkeyes, 89-85. E.J. Liddell, Kyle Young and Duane Washington Jr. each had 16 points as the Buckeyes moved within one game of Michigan for the Big Ten lead. Ohio State trailed 61-50…

Hurt, Duke host UNC

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North Carolina (11-6, 6-4) vs. Duke (7-6, 5-4) Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two sophomore forwards will be on display as Armando Bacot and North Carolina will face Matthew Hurt and Duke. Bacot is averaging 13.2 points over the last five games. Hurt has scored 25 percent of the team’s points this season…

EWU looks to extend streak vs Idaho

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Idaho (0-14, 0-11) vs. Eastern Washington (7-6, 6-2) Reese Court, Cheney, Washington; Saturday, 3:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington looks for its fifth straight conference win against Idaho. Eastern Washington’s last Big Sky loss came against the Northern Colorado Bears 78-76 on Jan. 21. Idaho fell 89-75 at home to Eastern Washington in its last outing. SAVVY VETERANS: Senior…

UAPB looks for road win vs Alabama St.

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-14, 2-6) vs. Alabama State (2-7, 2-7) Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas-Pine Bluff looks for its third straight win over Alabama State at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Alabama State’s last win at home against the Golden Lions came on Feb. 4, 2017. SENIOR STUDS: Alabama State’s Brandon Battle, DJ Heath and Kevion Stewart have…

Oregon State looks for home win vs Washington St.

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Washington State (11-7, 4-7) vs. Oregon State (9-7, 6-5) Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State looks for its sixth straight win over Washington State at Gill Coliseum. The last victory for the Cougars at Oregon State was a 71-68 win on Jan. 26, 2013. FAB FRESHMEN: Washington State’s Efe Abogidi, Andrej Jakimovski and Dishon…

Montana looks to sweep Portland St.

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Montana (8-8, 4-5) vs. Portland State (4-9, 2-5) The Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 3:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana goes for the season sweep over Portland State after winning the previous matchup in Portland. The teams last played on Feb. 4, when the Grizzlies outshot Portland State from the field 45.3 percent to 36.2 percent and made 10 more…