Author: Jim O’Connell
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Virginia Tech preaches alignment as James Franklin is introduced as football coach The Associated Press James Franklin got his first taste of Virginia Tech’s “Enter Sandman” tradition on Wednesday as he walked into Cassell Coliseum for his introductory press conference. It’s something the 53-year-old Franklin is eager to experience as the Hokies’ football coach. “I…
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Maple Leafs 3, Blues 2 Toronto: William Nylander scored at 4:06 of overtime as underperforming and injury-ravaged Toronto picked up a victory over St. Louis to snap a five-game slide. Jake McCabe and Steven Lorentz also scored for Toronto, which had dropped five straight, including four in regulation. Joseph Woll made 27 saves in his…
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Pistons 120, Hawks 112 Atlanta: Cade Cunningham returned from injury with 25 points and 10 assists as Detroit won its 11th straight game, over short-handed Atlanta, whose five-game winning streak ended. Jalen Duren added 24 points for the Pistons, who are 12-2 for their best start since 15-2 in 2005-06. The Pistons also have the…
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LEFT SUMMARY AND STORY UNTIL KNOW WHICH FITS BETTER No. 5 Duke 78, No. 24 Kansas New York: Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and Duke outlasted Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks in the annual Champions Classic. The Jayhawks were still without their…
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No. 6 Michigan 120, Binghamton 50 Ann Arbor, Mich.: Olivia Olson and Syla Swords each scored 15 points and Michigan beat Binghamton. McKenzie Mathurin had 14 points, Te’Yala Delfosse scored 13, and Ashley Solfilkanich and Macy Brown each added 12 for the Wolverines (4-0). Bella Pucci scored 14 points and Ashley Redd added seven for…
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‘Not fair at all.’ In the super-sized conference era, a school’s fate could hinge on tiebreakers The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Just the thought of it makes Pat Narduzzi cringe. There the Pitt football coach is, standing in front of his players after a largely successful season, explaining to the Panthers why they aren’t going…
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes earns first Cy Young after pitching for Air Force The Associated Press Paul Skenes’ meteoric rise to the top is complete. The young Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of…
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Clippers’ Bradley Beal out for the season with hip fracture, will have surgery Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season because of a hip fracture. The team announced Wednesday that he will undergo surgery. Beal is expected to fully recover in six to nine months. The three-time All-Star played in only…
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Knicks 133, Grizzlies 120 New York: Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 13 rebounds, and New York continued its sizzling offensive start under new coach Mike Brown by beating Memphis to improve to 7-0 at home. Mikal Bridges scored 22 for the Knicks, who have averaged 130.2…
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Jaguars’ Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next season
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The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter had season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to return to the football field within six months. The team said there was no additional damage to Hunter’s knee, which he injured during a noncontact…