Duke Proves Toughness

Duke proves 'toughness' minus Flagg to win ACC

No. 1 Duke showed off its depth with Cooper Flagg sidelined and defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 to clinch its second ACC tournament title in three seasons under Jon Scheyer.

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ACC Tournament MVP Kon Knueppel proves Duke has firepower that goes well beyond Cooper Flagg

It wasn't a surprise that a Duke freshman was named the Most Valuable Player of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday night. What may have been surprising is that he wasn't named ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything'

Before starting his Ferrari career at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel any pressure to prove himself.

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Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People How to Have Tough Conversations

Jefferson Fisher has built a reputation on social media for teaching people how to tackle tough conversations with confidence.

The New York Times - 3d

Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People How to Have Tough Conversations

Jefferson Fisher has built a reputation on social media for teaching people how to tackle tough conversations with confidence.

The New York Times - 3d

Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People How to Have Tough Conversations

Jefferson Fisher has built a reputation on social media for teaching people how to tackle tough conversations with confidence.

The New York Times - 3d

Duke advances at a price

There isn’t much else to cram into the gamut of emotions for Duke’s first game of the ACC tournament. Duke missing its first 13 3-pointers and matching its largest deficit of the season — those ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week".

BBC News - 1h

Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire

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Duke survives, beats UNC for third time

As good as Duke’s first half was, the Blue Devils’ second half was nearly a disaster. Duke survived North Carolina’s second-half rally to win 74-71 in an ACC tournament semifinal game on Friday ...

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Flagg officially a no go for Duke's semi vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown are both out for Duke's ACC semifinal game against UNC on Friday night.

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ACC tournament bracket, schedule: Cooper Flagg, Duke look to extend dominance with eyes on NCAA title

Can anyone stop Cooper Flagg and Duke?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Alcaraz expects tough test from Draper in Indian Wells semi-finals

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is bracing for a tough semi-final test from "ambitious" British lefty Jack Draper on Saturday as he aims to take the next step toward a rare Indian Wells ...

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Liberty Christian three-sport star's toughness borne from battle with rare colon condition

ANDERSON — When the Liberty Christian Lions seek toughness, they need look no further than their sophomore point guard Tywaine Fuller. “He’s a tough kid, one of the toughest I know,” LC coach Norm ...

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“Prove the point” – Tuchel disagrees with Maresca over positional change as he sends warning to James

Thomas Tuchel stated he sees Reece James as a fullback rather than a midfielder, although warned he has to prove he’s fit enough to play there.James was named in Tuchel’s first England squad for t...

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Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start on Saturday after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The seven-time F1 world champion was ...

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Duke, back to 'hunters', rallies to dominate UNC

Freshman Kon Knueppel scored 17 points to help No. 2 Duke beat rival North Carolina 82-69 on Saturday night and clinch the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Flagg helped off with ankle injury; Duke survives

No. 1 Duke lost both Cooper Flagg (sprained left ankle) and Maliq Brown (dislocated shoudler) in the first half but held on to beat Ga. Tech in the ACC tournament.

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NCAA: Duke says Flagg to be available for tourney

Duke star Cooper Flagg, who suffered an ankle injury during the ACC tournament, will be available for the NCAA tournament, according to Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball.

ESPN - 18h

Duke pulls ahead, wins ACC crown

Duke scored 12 straight points in a decisive second-half run, putting the Blue Devils in the driver’s seat for a 73-62 victory against Louisville in the ACC championship game on Saturday night at ...

Yahoo Sports - 18h

UNC basketball wants 'revenge' in rematch with Duke at ACC Tournament

Following UNC basketball's win against Wake Forest at the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels' immediately shifted their focus to No. 1 Duke.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke basketball star play vs. UNC?

Is Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg expected to play Friday night against North Carolina? Here's what we know.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star freshman fights through foul trouble in win over rival North Carolina

Flagg dealt with some adversity in Duke's regular-season finale on Saturday

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

ACC Tournament - North Carolina vs. Duke Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats

UNC Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview

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ACC Tournament - Louisville vs. Duke Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats

Louisville Cardinals vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview

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Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke superstar freshman expected to return for Blue Devils' NCAA Tournament opener

Duke has indicated to the selection committee that Flagg will be available for the NCAA Tournament

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It is time for France to prove they no longer have a ‘French mentality’

In the 1980s, as Les Bleus claimed two Grand Slams and another four championship titles (two of which were tied), you very much knew which France would turn up.

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Duke women capture first ACC title since 2013

No. 11 Duke rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 7 N.C. State 76-62 on Sunday for their first ACC title since 2013.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Betting buzz: Flagg, Brown injuries sink Duke's short-term odds

The Duke Blue Devils saw their betting odds shift slightly after star Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury Thursday afternoon.

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Will Reyne Smith play for Louisville basketball vs Duke in ACC Tournament championship?

Will Reyne Smith return from an ankle injury to play for Louisville basketball vs. Duke in the ACC Tournament championship? Here's the latest update.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Where Duke basketball’s NCAA Tournament resume stands as March Madness arrives

Duke basketball will be among the top seeds in March Madness. Here’s where the Blue Devils’ 2025 NCAA Tournament resume stands on Selection Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands

Financial Times - 3d

Toughness, athleticism key components to wide receiver room

West Virginia wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett demands one thing above all else in his position room.

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'I'm just embarrassed' - tough introduction for F1 rookies

Six of the 20 drivers in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix were rookies and the wet conditions provided an unforgiving introduction to F1.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Duke to No. 1 in men's poll for first time since '21

Duke has moved into the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, with Houston jumping to No. 2 ahead of three SEC teams as championship week arrives.

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Duke forward Cooper Flagg injures left ankle in ACC Tournament game

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, injured his left ankle during the Blue Devils’ ACC Tournament game on Thursday.

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