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Kimberly's suffocating defense leads to state semifinal victory over Appleton East
Kimberly puts clamps on Appleton East's top scorers in earning berth in WIAA D1 state title game.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Nique Clifford scores career-high 36 to lead Colorado State over Boise State 83-73
Nique Clifford scored a career-high 36 points to lead Colorado State past Boise State 83-73 in a Mountain West Conference regular-season finaleABC News - Mar. 8 -
Top scoring duo lead Mitchell girls past rival Pierre in state consolation round
Mar. 14—RAPID CITY — The Mitchell High School girls basketball team was ready for another clash with Pierre in the state tournament on Friday. Strong performances from the Kernels' leading scoring ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Willis leads Tulsa against Wichita State after 22-point performance
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-19, 5-12 AAC) at Wichita State Shockers (18-12, 8-9 AAC) Wichita, Kansas; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Tulsa faces Wichita State after Keaston Willis scored 22 ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Vartiainen's 30 lead Weber State over Sacramento State in Big Sky Conference Tournament 83-70
Viljami Vartiainen scored 30 points and No. 9 seed Weber State beat No. 10 seed Sacramento State 83-70 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference TournamentABC News - 6d -
Pennsylvania Football: Top Defensive Backs in 2027
Who are the top in-state football players within the Class of 2027? PA Preps answers that question now!Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Recent 2026 offeree schedules official visit with Michigan State football
Michigan State football is hosting a 2026 defensive back from Georgia on an official visit.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michigan defense suffocates Purdue basketball, leading to early Big Ten Tournament exit
For the first time since 2021, Purdue is at home for the Big Ten Tournament semifinals after Michigan knocked the Boilers out on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Bowling Green hires Eddie George: Ohio State legend takes next step after four years leading Tennessee State
The legendary former Ohio State running back is taking another step up the college coaching ladderCBS Sports - 6d -
Kip Wede claims title to lead Dakota Riptide at 13-and-over state swim meet
Mar. 14—SIOUX FALLS — Marked by a state championship and 11 new club records, the Dakota Riptide swim club put together a strong showing at the 13-and-over state championship swim meet, which was ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Hochul leading field of potential Democratic challengers in New York: Survey
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is leading in a field of potential Democratic challengers for the state’s gubernatorial race, according to a survey released Monday. The Siena College Research ...The Hill - 4d -
Alyvia Padgett leads Brandon Valley past Washington, back to AA state title game
Brandon Valley will now face O’Gorman for the Class AA state title for the second year in a rowYahoo Sports - 15h -
Oklahoma State football adds edge rusher Landon Bland to 2026 recruiting class
Oklahoma State football added to its 2026 class again this week, this time on the defensive side of the ball.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Lundblade's 14 lead Belmont over Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 76-63
Led by Tyler Lundblade's 14 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 76-63 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on FridayABC News - Mar. 7 -
Yap's 19 lead San Jose State past Wyoming in Mountain West Conference Tournament opener
Led by Donavan Yap's 19 points, the San Jose State Spartans defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 66-61 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament on WednesdayABC News - 2d -
Croskey's 30 lead No. 2 South Carolina State over No. 6 North Carolina Central in MEAC semi, 88-67
The No. 2 South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the No. 6 North Carolina Central Eagles 88-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinalsABC News - 15h -
Watch Caleb Grill beat 1st half buzzer to extend Missouri basketball lead vs Mississippi State
Watch Missouri basketball guard Caleb Grill hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the first half in Mizzou’s SEC Tournament game against Mississippi State.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ruffin's 25 points lead No. 2 Jackson State past No. 3 Bethune-Cookman 71-50 in SWAC semifinals
Led by Daeshun Ruffin's 25 points, the second-seeded Jackson State Tigers defeated No. 3-seed Bethune-Cookman 71-50 to reach the SWAC championship gameABC News - 16h -
Warriors' defensive ace GP2 beats Trail Blazers with buckets
For Gary Payton II, the Golden State Warriors' win Monday is a box score worth savoring. Maybe even framing it to hang on a wall.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nique Clifford leads Colorado State over Nevada 67-59 in Mountain West Conference Tournament
Nique Clifford totaled 25 points and 14 rebounds to propel Colorado State to a 67-59 victory over Nevada in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Thursday night. Kobe ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cold-shooting Goodhue girls done in by West Central Area in state semis
Mar. 14—MINNEAPOLIS — That target on the backs of the No. 1 ranked Goodhue girls basketball team, it finally did affect the state's defending champion. With it — and thanks also to West Central ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Eastland advances to 1A state title game against Chicago Hope Academy
Mar. 13—CHAMPAIGN — Efficient on offense and smothering on defense, Eastland's winning formula came through once again in a 55-35 win over Peoria Christian in Thursday's Class 1A state semifinal ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
With LeBron James looking on, Sierra Canyon captures Division I state title
Maximo Adams helped spur a late rally, and Gavin Hightower finished with 15 points to lead Sierra Canyon past Stockton Lincoln for the state Division I boys' basketball title.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Johnston leads Loyola boys back into title game
Mar. 15—MISSOULA — Reynolds Johnston led all scorers with 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Loyola used a big fourth quarter to pull away to an 82-70 victory in a semifinals state tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Suder's 23 points lead second-seeded Miami (OH) past third-seed Kent State, 72-64 in MAC semifinals
Led by Peter Suder's 23 points, the second-seeded Miami (OH) RedHawks beat third-seeded Kent State 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference semifinalsABC News - 17h -
Chris Jans explains Mississippi State’s poor play to end loss vs Missouri in SEC tournament
Mississippi State basketball took a lead on Missouri with 4:52 remaining but only scored one more field goal in Thursday's SEC tournament loss.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jase Richardson, Michigan State basketball outduel Oregon 74-64 in Big Ten tournament
Jase Richardson scored 17 points to lead Michigan State basketball past Oregon in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Friday in Indianapolis.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alter falls to Bellevue in DIV girls state championship game
Mar. 14—Bellevue claimed its first girls basketball state championship and denied Alter its sixth with a 40-29 win Friday afternoon in the Division IV title game. The Lady Red improved to 28-1 with ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Alex Richard scores 28 points, Ball State women win MAC championship with 65-58 victory over Toledo
Alex Richard had 28 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 1-seed Ball State past third-seeded Toledo 65-58 on Saturday in the championship game of the women's Mid-American Conference Tournament. ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage
Among supporters and detractors alike, his transactional approach to foreign policy has upended old notions about the United States as a global leader.The New York Times - 5d -
Taiwan’s asymmetric defense opportunity
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te took a major step forward on Feb. 14 when he publicly committed to raising Taiwan’s defense spending from 2.45 percent to 3 percent of GDP in 2025 through a special ...The Hill - 3d -
Goodhue's high-powered offense dominates in girls basketball state quarterfinals
Mar. 13—MINNEAPOLIS — Late Thursday morning it was Walker-Hackensack-Akeley's turn to be introduced to what the Goodhue girls basketball team does. It's all legal, but it's a lot: full-court ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Horsemen press Bosque 68-38 to reach record 23rd state final
ALBUQUERQUE — It doesn’t really have a name, but if it did, it would be the thing of nightmares for opposing teams. Employing a defensive press that dismantles ball handlers who aren’t prepared for ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard ...CBS News - 3d -
Drake women's basketball team beats Illinois State in Missouri Valley Tournament opener
Katie Dinnebier and Anna Miller combined for 43 points to lead Drake to a victory at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in Evansville, Ind.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
St. Mary Catholic earns title shot in Division 4 with win over Durand-Arkansaw
Defense, points in paint spark victory for St. Mary Catholic in WIAA Division 4 state semifinal girls basketball game.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas defensive end receives offer from Nebraska
Nebraska football extended an offer to class of 2027 defensive end DeMarco Jenkins on Wednesday. He made the announcement on social media.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brandon Staley reveals part of his defensive philosophy
The Saints used a lot of 5 defensive back formations and that isn't going to change under Brandon StaleyYahoo Sports - 9h -
Sabres Disastrous Defensively In Loss To Detroit
The Buffalo Sabres 7-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings was another in a long line of poor defensive performances this season. The Sabres allowed four third-period goals and three power-play markers, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michigan football hires David Denham as assistant defensive line coach
The Wolverines are bringing in an assistant defensive line coach with an excellent track record.Yahoo Sports - 1d
