Furman tops College of Charleston 91-88 in OT
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jalen Slawson had 33 points plus 13 rebounds as Furman narrowly beat College of Charleston 91-88 in overtime. Reyne Smith led the Cougars with 24 points.
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Cruz scores 16 to lead Fairfield over Canisius 74-68
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jesus Cruz had 16 points off the bench to lift Fairfield to a 74-68 win over Canisius. Armon Harried led the Golden Griffins with 18 points and eight rebounds.
Continue Reading Papas scores 14 to carry Monmouth over Niagara 57-49
NIAGARA, N.Y. — George Papas posted 14 points and seven rebounds as Monmouth topped Niagara 57-49. Marcus Hammond led the Purple Eagles with 11 points.
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US intelligence finds Russia planning Ukraine offensive
By AAMER MADHANI, ELLEN KNICKMEYER, NOMAAN MERCHANT and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pledged to make it “very, very difficult” for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine as U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian planning is underway for a possible military offensive that could begin
Continue Reading Strome scores as Rangers beat Sharks 1-0; Shesterkin hurt
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Strome scored in the first period, and Igor Shesterkin and Alexander Georgiev combined for a 28-save shutout as the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 1-0 for their fifth straight win. Shesterkin had 19 saves before leaving early in the third period due
Continue Reading Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia. Personal Birth date: July 10, 1925 (officially recorded as December 20, 1925) Birth place: Alor Setar, Kedah Father: Mohamad Iskandar, an Indian Muslim and a teacher in Northern Malaysia Marriage: Siti Hasmah Ali (1956) Children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz,
Continue Reading Wingett carries S. Dakota St. over Minnesota-Morris 112-47
BROOKINGS, S.D. — David Wingett had 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to lift South Dakota State to a 112-47 win over Minnesota-Morris. Dillon Haider led the Cougars with 14 points.
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Karl Rove Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Karl Rove, architect of George W. Bush’s gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. Personal Birth date: December 25, 1950 Birth place: Denver, Colorado Birth name: Karl Christian Rove Father: Louis Rove, a geologist Mother: Reba (Wood) Rove Marriages: Karen Johnson (June 2012-present); Darby Hickson (January 25, 1986-December
Continue Reading Braun leads No. 8 Kansas past St. John’s 95-75 at new arena
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Braun had a career-high 31 points, Ochai Agbaji scored 23 and No. 8 Kansas emphatically turned back a second-half charge to beat St. John’s 95-75 in the first basketball game at new UBS Arena. Senior forward David McCormack was a force inside with 15
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Braun leads No. 8 Kansas past St. John’s 95-75 at new arena
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Braun had a career-high 31 points, Ochai Agbaji scored 23 and No. 8 Kansas emphatically turned back a second-half charge to beat St. John’s 95-75 in the first basketball game at new UBS Arena. Senior forward David McCormack was a force inside with 15
Continue Reading Lowry leads 3-point barrage in Heat win over Pacers
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 26 points with six 3-pointers and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 113-104. The Heat were missing four regulars, including leading scorer Jimmy Butler, but compensated with 16-of-34 shooting from 3-point range, compared to the Pacers’ 9 of 36.
Continue ReadingScreen Actors Guild Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Screen Actors Guild. In 2012, a merger was completed between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). The SAG-AFTRA labor union has more than 160,000 members. SAG Timeline June 30, 1933 – Articles of incorporation are filed. The guild
Continue Reading Drame lifts St. Peter’s over Quinnipiac 69-59
HAMDEN, Conn. — Fousseyni Drame had 13 points and 13 rebounds to lead St. Peter’s to a 69-59 win over Quinnipiac. Matt Balanc led the Bobcats with 20 points and seven rebounds.
Continue ReadingSteven Spielberg Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Personal Birth date: December 18, 1946 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: Steven Allan Spielberg Father: Arnold Spielberg, electrical engineer and computer pioneer Mother: Leah (Posner) Spielberg, restaurateur and concert pianist Marriages: Kate Capshaw (1991-present); Amy Irving (1985-1989, divorced) Children: with Kate
Continue Reading Plummer, Cockburn lead Illinois past Rutgers 86-51
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Alfonso Plummer scored 24 points, Kofi Cockburn had a double-double and Illinois cruised to an 86-51 victory over Rutgers in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Cockburn, who came in leading the nation in scoring at 26.8 points per game, scored a season-low 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting and grabbed
Continue Reading Madlock leads S.C. State past South Florida 65-64 at buzzer
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Antonio TJ Madlock made an off-balance, turnaround 3-pointer from the corner with a man in his face as time expired to lead South Carolina State to a 65-64 win over South Florida. Antonio TJ Madlock posted 15 points to lead the Bulldogs. Caleb Murphy led the Bulls with 18 points and
Continue Reading Telfort, Walters lift Northeastern past Colgate 74-69
BOSTON — Jahmyl Telfort had 18 points to lead five Northeastern players in double figures as the Huskies edged past Colgate 74-69. Shaquille Walters added 14 points for the Huskies. Tyreek Scott-Grayson chipped in 12, Chris Doherty scored 11 and Jason Strong had 11. Nelly Cummings led the Raiders with 18 points.
Continue Reading Bishop leads No. 7 Texas over UT Rio Grande Valley 88-58
By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Bishop scored 17 points and No. 7 Texas used suffocating defense in the second half to beat Texas Rio Grande Valley 88-58. Bishop, a senior who transferred from Creighton, is a backup who played 14 minutes. He made all nine of his free throws. Timmy
Continue Reading Cavs extend winning streak to 4 with 116-101 rout of Wizards
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Darius Garland had 32 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers went on a 19-0 run spanning part of each half in a 116-101 rout of the Washington Wizards. Cleveland won its fourth straight game, and this streak has been pretty emphatic. The
Continue Reading Florida State beats Rutgers 1-0, heads to NCAA women’s final
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jaelin Howell scored in the 71st minute and Florida State advanced to the Women’s College Cup championship game with a 1-0 victory over Rutgers. The Seminoles will face BYU on Monday for the NCAA title. The Cougars got past defending national champion Santa Clara in a shootout later Friday night.
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