Articles filed under Sports
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Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with BallesterosMar 20, 2026 12:10 am - As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.
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No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OTMar 19, 2026 11:35 pm - GREENVILLE, N.C. — Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game. When he returned after the break,...
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelinedMar 19, 2026 10:02 pm - CHICAGO — James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Bulls 115-110 on Thursday night even though Cavaliers star...
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Bedard scores, Blackhawks hang on for first win over Wild in seven yearsMar 19, 2026 9:47 pm - ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out on Thursday night as the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wi...
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Nebraska gets its first NCAA Tournament win, beating Troy 76-47 behind Pryce Sandfort's 23 pointsMar 19, 2026 9:07 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY — Finally, Nebraska has a happy March Madness memory. Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points and the Cornhuskers rolled to their long-awaited first NCAA Tournament...
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High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of seasonMar 19, 2026 8:54 pm - PORTLAND, Ore. — Chase Johnston made his first 2-point basket of the season, a fast-break layup with 11.7 seconds remaining that gave No. 12 seed High Point an 83-82 vict...
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No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March MadnessMar 19, 2026 8:49 pm - GREENVILLE, S.C. — For most of Thursday, Duke looked nothing like the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Not with 16th-seeded Siena challenging the Blue Devils at...
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Only 23 years old, Nutt claims Bassmaster Classic victoryMar 19, 2026 9:00 am - It was another exciting Bassmaster Classic. Dylan Nutt, 23, took the lead on Saturday and cruised to victory after the third day. That wasn’t a misprint, by the way. Nutt is only 23 years old.
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Silvy: Bears need to do more for the defenseMar 19, 2026 9:00 am - Marc Silverman: Raise your hand if what the Bears actually did in free agency matched your offseason wish list? Be honest, not defensive.