NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers handle Hornets for 4th straight win UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers now enjoy a 3-game lead in the NBA’s Atlantic Division and improved their record to an Eastern Conference-leading 16-6 while continuing to dominate the Charlotte Hornets. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) had 34 points and 11 rebounds in the Sixers’ 14th straight win over the Hornets, 118-111….
NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers handle Hornets for 4th straight win UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers now enjoy a 3-game lead in the NBA’s Atlantic Division and improved their record to an Eastern Conference-leading 16-6 while continuing to dominate the Charlotte Hornets. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) had 34 points and 11 rebounds in the Sixers’ 14th straight win over the Hornets, 118-111….
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The NCAA is moving Division I women’s championship events in volleyball, ice hockey and bowling to single sites. The changes to the format are in response to directives to have as few preliminary-round sites as possible. All 48 teams in the volleyball tournament will play at…
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE East Carolina surprises No. 5 Houston GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Tonight’s top-25 men’s basketball schedule has begun with a stunning upset. Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 15 rebounds to help East Carolina shock fifth-ranked Houston 82-73, the Pirates’ first win against a ranked opponent in nearly two decades. Tremont Robinson-White added 17 points for East Carolina,…
MLB-NEWS AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz UNDATED (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal…
Arkansas-Little Rock (10-7, 6-4) vs. Texas State (11-6, 5-3) Strahan Coliseum, San Marcos, Texas; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas State looks for its fourth straight win over Arkansas-Little Rock at Strahan Coliseum. The last victory for the Trojans at Texas State was a 77-74 win on Jan. 21, 2016. LEADING THE CHARGE: The Trojans have been led by…
IUPUI (4-7, 3-7) vs. Green Bay (5-13, 5-9) Kress Events Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Marcus Burk and IUPUI will go up against Amari Davis and Green Bay. The senior Burk has scored 30 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 23.2 over his last…
MLB-NEWS AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz UNDATED (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal…
MLB-TWINS-CRUZ AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal…
