Strong storms, gusts and rapid cold snap across regions

 

Nashville. Forecasters reported Thursday that a fast-moving cold front pushed across multiple states, producing heavy rain, isolated severe thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, and a rapid temperature drop affecting the Midwest, Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Wind advisories and First Alert warnings were issued for central Indiana, the Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee...

Clippers rally: Leonard’s 45 leads rout of Timberwolves

 

INGLEWOOD, Calif., The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 45 points as the Clippers moved above .500, improving to 33-32. Los Angeles shot 15-of-20 from Leonard, connected on 19-of-37 three-pointers collectively, and Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland added 22 and 21 points...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Shine; TSSAA Tournament Highlights

 

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to break Wilt Chamberlain’s record with 127 consecutive games of 20-plus points as the Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102 Thursday. In Denver, Nikola Jokic recorded 31 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists and Jamal Murray added 39 to lift the Nuggets...

Houston: U.S. Advances After Italy Beats Mexico 9-1

 

Houston — The United States advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after Italy defeated Mexico 9-1 Wednesday, securing the top spot in Group B and allowing the Americans to advance as the group’s runner-up. Italy’s Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs, the tournament’s first such performance, and Italy finished...

Long Security Lines Grow Amid Partial DHS Shutdown

 

United States — Airports nationwide experienced extended security lines this week as a partial government shutdown halted full pay for many TSA employees. Agencies reported increased callouts and more than 300 TSA agents resigned, prompting temporary checkpoint closures and rerouting of personnel at airports including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin, Houston and...

Sooners Advance, Arkansas Awaits Quarterfinal Matchup

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oklahoma defeated South Carolina 86-74 Wednesday in the SEC Tournament's opening round as Nijel Pack scored 24 points to lead the Sooners. Kentucky beat LSU 87-82 earlier, with Otega Oweh scoring 23 and Brandon Garrison adding 17 off the bench. Oklahoma then beat Texas A&M 83-63 Thursday to...

US Warns of Iran Grid Strike; Iran Vows Retaliation

 

Washington: President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States could disable Iran’s electricity grid within an hour and that authorities were investigating a possible drone attack launched from a boat off California. He said US forces had delivered significant strikes to degrade Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities. Iranian officials, including...

U.S. Strike in Iran School Prompts Senate Inquiry

 

Washington — U.S. officials and lawmakers this week responded after preliminary inquiries indicated a U.S. missile strike likely killed over 165 people, mostly children, at a girls' school in Minab, Iran on February 28. More than 40 senators led by Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren and Shaheen sent the Pentagon a...

Kentucky Advances In SEC Tournament After Two Wins

 

Nashville, Kentucky advanced in the SEC Tournament this week after consecutive victories, beating LSU 87-82 in the opening round Wednesday and defeating Missouri 78-72 in the second round Thursday to reach the quarterfinals. Kam Williams returned to Kentucky's rotation after surgery, and Coach Mark Pope praised team adjustments during the...

Knicks rally past Jazz after second-half defensive turnaround

 

Salt Lake City — The New York Knicks rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday, snapping a two-game losing streak after trailing by 18 points. Jalen Brunson scored 28 with eight assists; Jordan Clarkson had 27 off the bench. New York made 17 three-pointers and shot 52 percent;...