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A Lim Kim retains lead at HSBC Women's World Championship
South Korea's A Lim Kim put together a steady second round and maintained a one-stroke lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship on Friday in Singapore.,She carded a 3-under-par 69 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club, leaving her at 7-under 137 as the tournament hit the midpoint.,New Zealan...
No. 13 Clemson continues wild Duke chase at Virginia
It has been a bad year for No. 13 Clemson to have its best Atlantic Coast Conference season.,With three regular-season games left, including a Saturday test at Virginia, Clemson already has collected more conference wins than any other season in its 72-year ACC history.,Just one problem. Clemson (23...
Jazz look for revenge vs. Timberwolves
Jordan Clarkson called it "wild," and his coach referred to it as one of those strange moments in an NBA season.,"There are a couple games usually every season that are just kind of weird," Jazz coach Will Hardy said. "You can't quite put your finger on it.",They were referring to Clarkson's unusual...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson, after triple-double, seeks encore vs. Suns
It has been more than 5 1/2 years since Zion Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and it often feels as if he has yet to get his career going.,However, there is no denying Williamson's immense talent, which was on display when the New Orleans Pelicans' forward put on a show i...
Despite poor shooting, No. 23 Saint Mary's defeats Loyola Marymount
Paulius Murauskas recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Saint Mary's persevered through a sluggish effort while dispatching Loyola Marymount 58-55 on Thursday night in West Coast Conference play at Los Angeles.,Murauskas drained a clutch corner 3-pointer to give the Gaels a six-point lead wit...
LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.,Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes ...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Whitecaps overtake Saprissa
Brian White scored at the beginning and the end of the second half, leading the host Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-0 win over Saprissa on Thursday and a 3-2 aggregate victory in a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series.,Saprissa earned a 2-1 win over Vancouver last week in Costa Rica to open the two...
Lightning extend win streak to 7 with shutout of Flames
Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his fourth shutout, Brandon Hagel notched a goal and an assist, and the hot Tampa Bay Lightning extended their season-best winning streak to seven games in a 3-0 blanking of the visiting Calgary Flames on Thursday night. ,In his 38th career shutout, Vasilevskiy made 27 sa...
PARIVISION, Tundra, Spirit, Chimera reach DreamLeague playoffs
PARIVISION, Tundra Esports, Team Spirit and Chimera Esports advanced to the four-team playoff at DreamLeague Season 25 while Team Falcons was the first team out following the conclusion of Group Stage 2 on Thursday.,PARIVISION completed a perfect 7-0 run by beating Chimera 2-0, knocking them down to...
Stubbs: COTA’s new layout sets up well for these drivers
When the NASCAR Cup Series races at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this Sunday in Austin, Texas, the road course will look different than in years past.,That's because NASCAR has chosen to utilize COTA's shorter, "National" layout for this year's Xfinity Series and Cup Series races at the Texas road...
Chet Holmgren nearing return to top form as Thunder visit Hawks
Chet Holmgren said he still has a long way to go before returning to his pre-injury best for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who visit the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.,That's a daunting thought for opposing NBA teams.,Holmgren, who missed 40 games earlier this season with a fractured pelvis, is coming ...
Reports: Chiefs to franchise tag guard Trey Smith
Trey Smith was informed he will be franchise-tagged by the Chiefs, according to multiple reports, in a move that will make him the NFL's highest-paid guard while blocking a path to free agency. ,NFL teams have until Monday to use the franchise and transition tag designations to retain players schedu...
South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori predicts 4.3 40 at combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori stands out for his size until you see him run. ,A high school linebacker moved to defensive back, Emmanwori is one of the best all-around athletes at the NFL Scouting Combine based on his traits and film. In a matchups-win-games league, Emmanwori ...
Ravens' Justin Tucker, wife address misconduct allegations
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker issued another lengthy statement to address allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with massage therapists.,Sixteen women have accused Tucker of misconduct at eight different high-end spas in the Baltimore area from 2012-16.,"I maintain I did not ...
NHL Over/Under Best Bet: San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens February 27th
February 27th's best NHL betting picks include the over/under total for tonight's San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens matchup....
Report: Michigan duo won't work out at Combine
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant will not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, ESPN and NFL Network reported Thursday.,Both projected first-round picks are instead expected to be full participants in the Wolverines' Pro Day on March 21.,Johnson int...
A Lim Kim leads Charley Hull by one in Singapore
South Korea's A Lim Kim opened the HSBC Women's World Championship with a 4-under-par 68 Thursday to lead England's Charley Hull by one stroke in Singapore.,Kim and Hull were the only players to shoot in the 60s amid the blustery conditions on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club.,"Today a lot of...
Detroit Pistons Are Firing on All Cylinders Once Again
New head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has ascended the Detroit Pistons from the ashes, as they look primed to make their first NBA Playoff push in quite a few years....
St. John’s Is Back, Rick Pitino’s Big Mouth Is Louder, and the Big East Title Is Theirs
St. John’s is back on top, clinching the Big East title for the first time since 1992—powered by Rick Pitino’s coaching genius and signature smack talk....
DreamLeague Season 25 playoff scramble down to last day
Five teams are still in the running for the last three DreamLeague Season 25 playoff spots as Group Stage 2 concludes on Thursday.,The Wednesday results -- all 2-0 sweeps -- extended the drama until the final day.,PARIVISION (6-0), who have clinched first place, got past Team Spirit (3-3). Tundra Es...