MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Led by Brandon Johns Jr.’s 15 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Morgan State Bears 69-54. The Rams are now 2-0 with the win and the Bears dropped to 1-2.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Led by Gibson Jimerson’s 18 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 83-65. The Billikens are now 2-0 with the victory and the Purple Aces fell to 1-1.
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By WILL WEISSERT, JILL COLVIN and SARA BURNETT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats kept control of the Senate on Saturday, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder for them to thwart President Joe Biden’s agenda. The fate of the House was still uncertain as the GOP struggled to pull together
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won election to a second term representing Nevada on Saturday, defeating Republican Adam Laxalt to clinch the party’s control of the chamber for the next two years of Joe Biden’s presidency. With Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s victory in
Continue Reading By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democrats have won a second key House race in Washington state. It was an open seat in a conservative region that long evaded the party. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, an auto-shop owner who describes herself as an independent-minded Democrat, pulled off a victory against Joe Kent, a far-right
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Retired Las Vegas correspondent Robert Macy of The Associated Press has died at age 85. He covered entertainment, crime and sports in Sin City over the course of two decades. Macy’s family says he died in hospice early Friday following a brief illness. During his time in Las Vegas, Macy interviewed
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By Maeve Reston, CNN Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, clinching a critical victory that will allow Democrats to keep control of the US Senate. Cortez Masto had long been viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents as she fended off a challenge from former Nevada Attorney
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN Democrats will keep their narrow Senate majority for the next two years, CNN projects, after victories in close contests in Nevada and Arizona. The party defied the historical trend of midterm elections breaking against parties in power and overcame anxiety over high inflation, cementing its majority as voters rejected Republican candidates
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Montrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday. Florida (6-4, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) avenged an ugly
Continue Reading NEW YORK — Led by David Jones’ 20 points, the Saint John’s (NY) Red Storm defeated the Lafayette Leopards 83-68 on Saturday night. The Red Storm moved to 2-0 with the victory and the Leopards fell to 0-2.
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Retired Las Vegas correspondent Robert Macy of The Associated Press has died at age 85. He covered entertainment, crime and sports in Sin City over the course of two decades. Macy’s family says he died in hospice early Friday following a brief illness. During his time in Las Vegas, Macy interviewed
Continue Reading ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Quali Conley rushed for a career-high 215 yards and Darius Nash had a game-turning interception to spark Utah Tech’s 34-28 victory over Tarleton. With Tarleton leading 14-10 and driving deep into Utah Tech territory Nash leaped high to make the interception and headed upfield, picking up a sideline block near
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO (AP) — Judd Erickson threw for two touchdowns, Re-al Mitchell ran for two scores and San Diego defeated Davidson 31-14. Erickson connected with Christian Brown for an 8-yard score on the opening drive of the game and Mitchell burst through the middle for a 75-yard touchdown for a 14-7 lead after one quarter.
Continue Reading SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Jason Shelley threw for 221 yards and a touchdown and Missouri State beat Youngstown State 25-22 in a game featuring seven lead changes. Missouri State’s 92-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter, capped by Shelley’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Scott with 8:23 remaining, proved to be the game-winning score. The
Continue Reading SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Jason Shelley threw for 221 yards and a touchdown and Missouri State beat Youngstown State 25-22 in a game featuring seven lead changes. Missouri State’s 92-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter, capped by Shelley’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Scott with 8:23 remaining, proved to be the game-winning score. The
Continue Reading By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party. She defeated Donald Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent to prevail in the 3rd District.Gluesenkamp Perez — who co-owns an auto shop — said that as
Continue Reading TROY, Ala. (AP) — Carlton Martial became the FBS all-time leader in tackles when the fifth-year senior notched the 546th of his career and Troy went on to beat Army 10-9 after Quinn Maretzki missed a 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining. Martial, a linebacker, finished with 22 tackles for Troy (8-2), passing Luke
Continue Reading SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Robert Vaihola’s 14 points off of the bench helped San Jose State to a 90-68 victory over Bethesda University. Vaihola added 10 rebounds for the Spartans (2-0). Sage Tolbert scored 13 points and added 14 rebounds. The Flames (0-2) were led in scoring by Amar Ross, who finished with 29
Continue Reading By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN President Joe Biden has accepted the resignation of US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Christopher Magnus, the White House said Saturday. Biden thanked Magnus for “nearly forty years of service,” according to a statement from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and added that he “wishes him well.” Magnus had been
Continue Reading By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Cooper DeJean returned an interception for a touchdown and set up another score with a 41-yard punt return as Iowa defeated Wisconsin 24-10 on Saturday. The Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) moved into a tie for the Big Ten West lead with their third consecutive
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