SAN DIEGO (AP) — Darryn Peterson made four 3-pointers and scored 28 points, and fourth-seeded Kansas squandered most of a 26-point lead before holding off scrappy NCAA Tournament newcomer Cal Baptist 68-60 on Friday night.Kansas (24-10) advances to face St. John’s in the second round on Sunday in a matchup between Hall of Fame coaches Bill Self of the Jayhawks and Rick Pitino of the Red Storm. The No. 5-seeded Red Storm beat Northern Iowa 79-53 in the East Region bracket. Kansas hasn’t survived the opening weekend since 2022, when it won the national title.AdvertisementThe Jayhawks led 48-22 just four…
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, Xaiver Booker had 15 points and eight rebounds to make up for the absence of leading scorer Tyler Biloudeau and seventh-seeded UCLA withstood every serious challenge and beat 10th-seeded UCF 75-71 Friday night in the NCAA Tournamen t.The Bruins (24-11) play the winner of the game between No. 2 seed UConn and Furman on Sunday.AdvertisementJordan Burks scored 22 points and hit six 3-pointers — including one that made it 72-69 with 10 seconds left — to almost single-handedly carry UCF (21-12) into the second round.Under comical and combustible coach Mick Cronin,…
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This afternoon’s Spring Breakout game probably had the majority of Mariners fans’ eyeballs on it, but the big club is winding down Cactus League play, with just three games remaining after tonight. The M’s will face off against the Guardians before opening the season against them on Thursday, although the pitching matchup this evening is quite a ways from Logan Gilbert vs. Tanner Bibee.Cleveland is rolling out what will likely be their Opening Day lineup, while Seattle is a bit more mix-and-match. Notably, Cole Young is getting the start at shortstop with J.P. Crawford still on the shelf. The M’s…
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TORONTO (AP) — Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime to give the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.Nikishin fired a shot beyond goalie Joseph Woll’s blocker.AdvertisementEric Robinson scored on a penalty shot for Carolina, K’Andre Miller and Jordan Staal also…
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Former champion Sean Strickland often finds his name in the headlines of the combat sports world. And more often than not, it is about what Strickland says about his personal life.But Strickland will get the opportunity to once again be the king of the UFC middleweight division in May when…
The season-long race to see which players can earn the most cash on the PGA Tour is off and running. With more than $400 million in combined purses up for grabs in 2026, there’s plenty of money to go around.Scottie Scheffler concluded the 2025 season by leading the Tour with…
The stamps are designed one-third wider than usual to show off as much detail in the cars as possible. Five iconic lowriders are depicted on the stamps. The stamps are on sale now at your local post office or online. Lowrider culture got started in post-WWII America. The exact birthplace…
It’s a little premature to call this the biggest game of the season for the Bruins, but I can’t remember the last time a regular season Bruins-Canadiens game had this much on the line.While these teams have played some entertaining games in recent years, most of them have come when…
Alright, it’s time to make your official prediction for the season.We have talked all offseason long about the Phillies and the moves they made and didn’t make. There has been gnashing of teeth, rending of garments, all the marks of people unhappy with what they have accomplished in the player…
The Minnesota Timberwolves are jockeying for position in the NBA’s Western Conference playoff race, and they’ll have to do at least some of the heavy lifting down the stretch without their star player.Anthony Edwards is likely to miss several games after the team’s latest injury update revealed he’s dealing with…
The 2026 NFL Draft is just over a month away, and plenty will change ahead of its first day on April 24.However, with the largest portion of 2026 NFL free agency now in the books, mock draft analysts have a clearer picture of how the draft’s first round will play…
Alex Bowman will miss at least the next three races of the NASCAR Cup Series season as he continues to recover from vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday. Justin Allgaier will pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet through Bristol. Bowman has been sidelined for the last two races after he exited the…
Despite the tough 0:3 defeat against Real Madrid in the first leg of the CL round of 16, the Citizens still had plenty of hope left for the second leg. The clashes between these two European giants have always had the potential for surprises in recent years.This remaining hope, however,…
A tournament steeped in history, the Rio Open returns this week to combine the ATP tour with the beautiful backdrops of Brazil once again.Held on eight clay courts at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, many of the best names in men’s tennis have triumphed at the Rio Open. Legend Rafael Nadal…
Billed as “Once and For All,” the fight between the two undefeated heavyweights was viewed as the next generation’s version of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier. While it wasn’t exactly that, the fight was significant for Mike Tyson’s growth.Tyson, 21 at the time, was the unified heavyweight champion. Spinks, the…
Your favorite party-hosting kit has arrived. Augusta National Golf Club officially launched the latest edition of its Taste of the Masters hosting kit, which are now available for purchase.Back again by popular demand, the Masters hosting kit is perfect to bring a little piece of Augusta National and the Masters…
