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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
HOUSTON (AP) — Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa's underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.This will be the sixth trip to the Final Four for Illinois, which has never won a national title. The Fighting Illini will face either Duke or UConn next weekend in Indianapolis.
The much taller Illini (28-8) outrebounded Iowa 38-21 in the South Region final. David Mirkovic led the way with 12 rebounds.
Coach Brad... Read More
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region. And Pakistan's government said regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting.The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel. Iran’s grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices. The United States and Israel continue to strike Iran, whose retaliatory... Read More
Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Luis Torrens delivered a tying single in the 10th on his first swing this season, and the Mets improved to 2-0 following an 11-7 victory on Thursday over Paul Skenes and the Pirates in their opener.
After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
Mets reliever... Read More
Giants match franchise mark at 20 straight innings without a run to start season, then finally score
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants matched a franchise record Saturday by reaching 20 straight innings without scoring to begin the season, then finally recorded their first run in the third inning against the New York Yankees.San Francisco had been shut out by New York 7-0 and 3-0 with only four hits over its first two games — the first time that had happened in baseball history to start a season.
Jung Hoo Lee began the third Saturday with a double to right off Will Warren, then Matt Chapman followed with an RBI single, and the crowd cheered wildly as... Read More
Ta'Niya Latson and Raven Johnson power South Carolina past Oklahoma to reach the women's Elite Eight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Even after another dominant offensive effort, South Carolina's players feel that their best is yet to come.Ta’Niya Latson scored 28 points and Raven Johnson added 18 to help the top-seeded Gamecocks beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma 94-68 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.
“We have a lot of room to grow, we're growing at the right time,” Johnson said. “When everyone is clicking the ceiling is high for us.”
Coach Dawn Staley also sees areas that her team can grow despite winning its first... Read More
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- Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
- Giants match franchise mark at 20 straight innings without a run to start season, then finally score
- Ta'Niya Latson and Raven Johnson power South Carolina past Oklahoma to reach the women's Elite Eight
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