No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game
Read full article: No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title gameJโMari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game. Taylor ran for 80 yards and a score and quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and ran for an 8-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies for just the second time in the last 21 meetings between the schools. The Hokies got a 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Shamarius Peterkin with 4:20 left to play.
Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, Bueckers
Read full article: Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers Reese, BueckersCaitlin Clark will make her USA Basketball national team camp debut when the Americans get together at Duke next month.
Taliah Scott scores 24 points to help Baylor beat Duke 58-52 in women's college basketball in Paris
Read full article: Taliah Scott scores 24 points to help Baylor beat Duke 58-52 in women's college basketball in ParisTaliah Scott scored 12 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead No. 16 Baylor past No. 7 Duke 58-52 in the womenโs college basketball season opener in Paris.
Hidalgo, Betts, Booker headline AP All-America preseason women's college basketball team
Read full article: Hidalgo, Betts, Booker headline AP All-America preseason women's college basketball teamHannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame, Lauren Betts of UCLA, and Madison Booker of Texas headline The Associated Press All-America women's college basketball team.
Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices
Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practicesPrince Harry and Meghan are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data.
Relatives, authorities ask for public's help with investigation of Ole Miss player's fatal shooting
Read full article: Relatives, authorities ask for public's help with investigation of Ole Miss player's fatal shootingAuthorities are asking for members of the public to provide surveillance footage and details from eyewitnesses as they investigate the fatal shooting of an Ole Miss football player in Memphis after a pool party.
Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and has a legit chance to lead USA squad in LA
Read full article: Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and has a legit chance to lead USA squad in LAKara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women's coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another gold medal.
Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
Read full article: Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draftCooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks, who may have found their next franchise superstar less than five months after trading one away.
After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J'Wan Roberts needs 1 more in last game for Houston's 1st NCAA title
Read full article: After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J'Wan Roberts needs 1 more in last game for Houston's 1st NCAA titleJโWan Roberts has been at Houston for six seasons and played in 149 wins for the Cougars.
AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston
Read full article: AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and HoustonThe $1 million March Madness wager between a pro gambler and an artificial-intelligence site will be decided by the winner of the Duke-Houston game in the Final Four.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Read full article: Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seedsFittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sportโs biggest stage to play for the title.
Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness
Read full article: Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March MadnessChloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending national champion South Carolina reached the Final Four of the womenโs NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50.
Oluchi Okananwa and Duke beat North Carolina 47-38 and advance to program's 12th women's Elite Eight
Read full article: Oluchi Okananwa and Duke beat North Carolina 47-38 and advance to program's 12th women's Elite EightOluchi Okananwa had her third double-double of the season and Duke beat Atlantic Coast Conference rival North Carolina 47-38 in a grind-it-out defensive battle, sending the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight of the womenโs NCAA Tournament.
Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs
Read full article: Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programsAustralia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad.
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Read full article: Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battleDick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Dukeโs 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship.
NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March Madness
Read full article: NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March MadnessTop-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference have informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that freshman Cooper Flagg will be available for March Madness.
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
Read full article: Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCsNorth Carolina graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers committed a lane violation with 4.1 seconds left that negated a tying free throw in the Tar Heels' loss to No. 1 Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
First and last spots in March Madness riding on outcome of conference tournaments
Read full article: First and last spots in March Madness riding on outcome of conference tournamentsThe No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament along with the last spots in the 68-team field will be riding on the outcome of a plethora of conference tournaments this week.
UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its history
Read full article: UCLA and South Carolina are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 6 TCU has highest ranking in its historyBig Ten champion UCLA has jumped back to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll.
No. 11 Duke takes over after halftime to beat No. 7 NC State 76-62, win 1st ACC title since 2013
Read full article: No. 11 Duke takes over after halftime to beat No. 7 NC State 76-62, win 1st ACC title since 2013Oluchi Okananwa had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 11 Duke rally from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 7 N.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg stars once more in his possible farewell at Cameron Indoor Stadium
Read full article: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg stars once more in his possible farewell at Cameron Indoor StadiumDuke freshman standout Cooper Flagg delivered one more stellar performance in what may have been his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeks
Read full article: Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeksAuburn remained atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week Monday while preseason No. 1 Kansas fell out of the menโs basketball poll for the first time since February 2021.
Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll, has busy week ahead
Read full article: Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll, has busy week aheadNotre Dame ascended to No. 1 in The Associated Press womenโs basketball poll Monday, becoming the third team to reach that spot this season.
Auburn, Alabama, Florida headline SEC's haul in the NCAA selection committee's early top-16 seeds
Read full article: Auburn, Alabama, Florida headline SEC's haul in the NCAA selection committee's early top-16 seedsAuburn was the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings unveiled Saturday by the committee that will select the 68-team field for the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops out
Read full article: Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops outAuburn is still No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll despite a loss to Florida.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Flagg's big 2nd half helps No. 2 Duke hold off NC State 74-64 to stay unbeaten in ACC
Read full article: Flagg's big 2nd half helps No. 2 Duke hold off NC State 74-64 to stay unbeaten in ACCStar freshman Cooper Flagg scored 23 of his 28 points after halftime to help No. 2 Duke hold off North Carolina State 74-64.
Duke's Cooper Flagg starts fast and finishes with an ACC freshman scoring record
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg starts fast and finishes with an ACC freshman scoring recordDuke star Cooper Flagg scored 42 points against Notre Dame on Saturday to set an Atlantic Coast Conference freshman scoring record.
Cooper Flagg scores ACC freshman record 42 points as No. 4 Duke beats Notre Dame 86-78
Read full article: Cooper Flagg scores ACC freshman record 42 points as No. 4 Duke beats Notre Dame 86-78Cooper Flagg scored an Atlantic Coast Conference freshman record 42 points to help No. 4 Duke hold off Notre Dame 86-78 and stay unbeaten in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: report
Read full article: Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: reportYahoo Sports is reporting that a proposal from the nationโs four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as March Madness.
South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas women to play in round-robin tournament in Las Vegas in 2025
Read full article: South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas women to play in round-robin tournament in Las Vegas in 2025South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas will play in a round-robin tournament in Las Vegas next year during Thanksgiving week.
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head
Read full article: Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the headKansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawksโ game against No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devilsโ Maliq Brown in the head.
Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 pointsDuke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizonaโs McKale Center.
NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern
Read full article: NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concernThe National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singlerโs family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted.
Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Read full article: Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Popeโs coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
Read full article: Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram postFormer Duke star Kyle Singlerโs cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others.
Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
Read full article: Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the NazisA Pennsylvania museum has agreed to sell a 16th century portrait that once belonged to a Jewish family that was forced to part with it while fleeing Nazi Germany.
Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
Read full article: Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45Paige Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight of the womenโs NCAA Tournament with a 53-45 victory over No. 7 seed Duke.
March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's loss
Read full article: March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's lossPerfect brackets on the ESPN Tournament Challenge site fell hard after second-seeded Ohio Stateโs exit Sunday in the second round action of the womenโs NCAA Tournament.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Labor board gives Dartmouth's trustees more time to appeal as athletes prepare for union vote
Read full article: Labor board gives Dartmouth's trustees more time to appeal as athletes prepare for union voteThe National Labor Relations Board has granted Dartmouthโs trustees extra time to request a review of a regional officialโs ruling that the schoolโs menโs basketball players are employees.
UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017
Read full article: UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remain atop The Associated Press Top 25 menโs college basketball poll for the third consecutive week.
UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumps
Read full article: UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumpsUConn remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll as the top five stayed the same from last week.
UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina, UCLA stay atop poll
Read full article: UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina, UCLA stay atop pollUConn fell to its worst ranking in 30 years when the Huskies dropped to 17th in The Associated Press womenโs basketball poll, The last time the Huskies were ranked this low was the second poll of the 1993-94 season when they were 18th.
No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first time
Read full article: No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first timeKansas remained at No. 1 in the first Associated Press men's college basketball poll of the season.
Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top five
Read full article: Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top fiveNo. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado have jumped into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season.
Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC opener
Read full article: Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC openerRiley Leonard broke loose from a tackler and sprinted to the open for a 44-yard touchdown that highlighted Dukeโs tough and physical performance that shocked ninth-ranked Clemson 28-7 in the season opener for both teams.
California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, help
Read full article: California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, helpWith Southern Californiaโs mountain communities under a snow emergency, residents are grappling with power outages, roof collapses, storm-related fires and lack of baby formula and medicine.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregonโs Bo Nix and Wake Forestโs Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Unreal catch by Libertyโs Jaivian Lofton a bright light in bad weekend for area teams
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Unreal catch by Libertyโs Jaivian Lofton a bright light in bad weekend for area teamsThree key takeaways from the stateโs football scene -- and a glimpse at whatโs to come next week.
BYU investigation finds no racial slurs against Duke player
Read full article: BYU investigation finds no racial slurs against Duke playerAn investigation by Brigham Young University into allegations that fans engaged in racial heckling and uttered racial slurs at a Duke volleyball player last month found no evidence to support the claim.
US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energy
Read full article: US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energyU.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Rick Duke says Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the worldโs shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas.
Kentucky assistant Goestenkors retires for off-court role
Read full article: Kentucky assistant Goestenkors retires for off-court roleKentucky womenโs basketball assistant Gail Goestenkors has retired from on-court coaching but will remain on coach Kyra Elzyโs staff until her replacement is hired.
