EL PASO, Texas – The next chapter in the Texas Tech Graduate School of Biomedical Services Center was unveiled, an addition to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso with a historic gift from philanthropist Rick Francis. “Ginger and I are proud to give $10 million to endow the medical school Sciences,”
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By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich and David Perron scored during St. Louis’ dominant second period, and the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 for their fourth straight win. Perron tacked on a third-period goal in the opener of a four-game trip. Brayden Schenn had two assists for
Continue Reading PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Damian Dunn scored 19 points and Jahlil White added a double-double to help Temple get past Tulane 75-70. White finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Owls (16-10, 9-6 Amterican Athletic Conference), who have won five straight at home. Jaylen Forbes had 19 points for the Green Wave (12-13, 9-7).
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By Devan Cole, CNN Former US Attorney General Bill Barr thinks former President Donald Trump “has shown he has neither the temperament nor persuasive powers” of a leader, according to excerpts of his forthcoming book obtained by The Washington Post. “We need leaders not only capable of fighting and ‘punching,’ but also persuading and attracting
Continue Reading EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 17 points, Jacy Sheldon added 13 points and 10 assists, and No. 17 Ohio State defeated Michigan State 61-55 on Sunday and the Buckeyes later claimed a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. Iowa defeated conference-leading Michigan 104-80 later Sunday, vaulting the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes into
Continue Reading By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and an assist, Sebastian Aho also scored and the Carolina Hurricanes won their fifth game in a row by beating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Andrei Svechnikov provided two assists for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 29 saves for his league-leading 29th
Continue Reading By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Sixers made it two straight wins with their new duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden, beating the New York Knicks 125-109. Embiid scored 37 points and made a career and NBA season-high 23 free throws, and Harden had 29 points, 16 assists
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By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Oregon has spent February trying to overcome shaky losses on its NCAA Tournament resume. The Ducks missed a big chance last week to help themselves significantly. Oregon beat No. 12 UCLA for a second time but lost at home to No. 16 Southern California with a chance to add
Continue Reading By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Oregon has spent February trying to overcome shaky losses on its NCAA Tournament resume. The Ducks missed a big chance last week to help themselves significantly. Oregon beat No. 12 UCLA for a second time but lost at home to No. 16 Southern California with a chance to add
Continue Reading FAIRFAX, Va. — Josh Oduro had 27 points and 14 rebounds as George Mason topped George Washington 69-62. Joe Bamisile led the Colonials with 18 points.
Continue Reading MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Landers Nolley II had a season-high 22 points as Memphis routed Wichita State 81-57. Tyson Etienne led the Shockers on Sunday with 11 points.
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The madness arrived early this year. An unpredictable college basketball season took an unprecedented turn Saturday when the top six teams and seven of the top 10 teams lost. Gonzaga, Arizona, Auburn, Purdue, Kansas and Kentucky all went down. That marked the first time since The Associated Press began
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Michael Raffl scored twice to end a 16-game goalless streak and Jake Oettinger made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. Raffl scored the game’s first goal midway through the first period and added his sixth of the season late in the second period. Roope Hintz and Denis
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By Chandelis Duster, CNN Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Sunday blasted his fellow GOP members who attended a White nationalist event and those who support Russia President Vladimir Putin as the country invades Ukraine. “Look, there is no place in either political party for this White nationalism or racism. It’s simply wrong …
Continue Reading CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Sunday blasted his fellow GOP members who attended a White nationalist event and those who support Russia President Vladimir Putin as the country invades Ukraine. “Look, there is no place in either political party for this White nationalism or racism. It’s simply wrong
Continue Reading ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti scored 14 of her 17 points in the second half, including 10 in the pivotal third, to lead No. 25 Georgia to a 67-58 win over Texas A&M in the regular-season finale. The Bulldogs trailed 34-33 before Staiti hit back-to-back baskets to put them on top for good midway
Continue Reading ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti scored 14 of her 17 points in the second half, including 10 in the pivotal third, to lead No. 25 Georgia to a 67-58 win over Texas A&M in the regular-season finale. The Bulldogs trailed 34-33 before Staiti hit back-to-back baskets to put them on top for good midway
Continue Reading By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jailin Cherry scored 14 points and No. 8 LSU held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback by No. 16 Tennessee for a 57-54 win. The Lady Vols cut LSU’s eight-point lead down to two with 25 seconds to play. Tamari Key missed a short jump with 5
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By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The number of countries banning Russian airplanes is growing. The European Union and Canada said Sunday they would close their airspace to Russian airlines after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Aviation experts said the moves put more pressure on the United States to do the same. Russia has responded by
Continue Reading OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Destanni Henderson tied her career high with 23 points and Aliyah Boston had 15 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 71-57 win over Mississippi in the regular-season finale for both teams. Boston extended her Southeastern Conference record streak of double-doubles to 21. The Gamecocks had
Continue Reading By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers made her first start since getting injured two months ago and Christyn Williams scored 16 points in her final regular-season game to lead No. 7 UConn to an 88-31 rout of Providence. Bueckers played 13 minutes again, scoring two points and had five
Continue Reading By Maeve Reston and Nicole Chavez, CNN Photographs by Tamir Kalifa for CNN As shoppers browsed the market stalls at the Pulga Los Portales in the Rio Grande Valley, Armando Acosta and Albino Zuniga caught up over breakfast before opening their lotería stand, where customers often stop to play the traditional Mexican bingo-style game. Over
Continue Reading CNN By Jasmine Wright and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed President Joe Biden’s three final candidates for his Supreme Court nomination, a White House official told CNN. Biden officially nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court on Friday, setting in motion a historic confirmation process for what would be the
Continue Reading By Jasmine Wright and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed President Joe Biden’s three final candidates for his Supreme Court nomination, a White House official told CNN. Biden officially nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court on Friday, setting in motion a historic confirmation process for what would be the first
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin got his first IndyCar Series victory in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. McLaughlin is the three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion but struggled as an IndyCar rookie last season. He has made qualifying a priority and
Continue Reading TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s government joined the wave of European opposition to playing any sports games against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The move was notable as Albania is among the few national teams in men’s soccer with games scheduled soon against Russia in official competitions. Albania is due to host Russia in
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By Ben Morse, CNN Liverpool won the Carabao Cup after narrowly edging a dramatic penalty shootout. Following 120 minutes of pulsating action at Wembley Stadium, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty after his Liverpool counterpart Caoimhin Kelleher had scored. There had been multiple goals ruled out during the game, with very little to
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By Jack Guy, CNN The world’s largest plane, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status. The enormous aircraft, named “Mriya,” or “dream” in Ukrainian, was parked at an airfield near Kyiv
Continue Reading WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Lorela Cubaj scored 18 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and had seven assists and No. 22 Georgia Tech ended a three-game losing streak with a 65-56 win over Wake Forest to close the regular season. Cubaj scored nine points in the fourth quarter, including the clinching free throws with 31.8 seconds to
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Fabian White Jr. had 21 points and nine rebounds and Josh Carlton added 19 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 14 Houston to a 75-61 win over SMU. Taze Moore chipped in 11 points, and Jamal Shead finished with 10 points and 11 assists for Houston. The Cougars had a 48-30
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