DAYTON, Ohio — Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 Wednesday in a First Four game, recording the RedHawks’ first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years and advancing to play Tennessee on Friday. Eian Elmer scored 23 points, going 6-for-9 from three-point range; Brant Byers added 19 and Luke Skaljac 17. Prairie...
Fort Lauderdale, USA — Nashville SC advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Wednesday night that eliminated the reigning MLS champions on away goals. Lionel Messi scored in the seventh minute for Inter Miami, marking the 900th goal of his career, but...
NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 Wednesday, overcoming an 18-point deficit as Saddiq Bey scored 25 and Trey Murphy added 23. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and 11 assists; Zion Williamson and Derrick Queen each scored 14. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 and...
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would 'massively blow up' Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran attacked Qatar. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the U.S. 'knew nothing' about an Israeli strike and said Israel would stop further strikes unless Iran hit Qatar. The Wall Street Journal...
Durham, N.C. — Nebraska's women's basketball team defeated Richmond 75-56 on Wednesday in the NCAA Tournament First Four at Cameron, opening the third quarter with a 17-0 run that secured a decisive lead. Britt Prince led Nebraska with 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting and five assists; Callin Hake added 14...
PORTLAND, Ore. Gonzaga defeated Kennesaw State in the NCAA Tournament first round Thursday, advancing to face Texas in the Round of 32. Gonzaga, a No. 3 seed, overcame a slow offensive start and late-game fouls to win after a game-high 19 points from Graham Ike and double-double performance by Jalen...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to the Middle East as its campaign against Iran enters a possible new phase, officials said Tuesday. Sources told Reuters that options under review this week include securing tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz with air and...
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacities destroyed last year, DNI Gabbard said in written public remarks to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Gabbard added Iran’s leadership remained intact and that entrances to bombed facilities were sealed. She omitted that passage during live testimony...
Washington. On Wednesday the Treasury Department issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) to sell oil directly to U.S. companies and on global markets, reversing years of restrictions. The White House announced a 60-day waiver of Jones Act shipping rules for domestic shipments. Officials framed the actions...
Portland, Ore. Texas defeated BYU 79-71 Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the West Regional second round. Matas Vokietaitis scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, Tramon Mark added 19, and Jordan Pope had 11 as the Longhorns overcame a 35-point performance from BYU freshman...
