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No. 25 Arkansas women erupt to down No. 15 Kentucky 103-85

February 9, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Alexis Tolefree scored 30 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and No. 25-ranked Arkansas beat 15th-ranked Kentucky 103-85 on Sunday.It was the third time this season Arkansas reached the century mark. The Razorbacks...

Bradley ends two-game skid; Evansville loses 12th-straight

February 9, 2020

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darrell Brown had 22 points as Bradley defeated Evansville 69-58 on Sunday.Elijah Childs had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Bradley (16-9, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Koch Bar added 11 rebounds.Evan Kuhlman had 13 points and...

Massive firework shot over Colorado breaks world record

February 9, 2020

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A massive firework launched over a Colorado ski resort town has set a record for the world's largest aerial firework.The 2,800-pound (1,270-kilogram) shell flew 2,200 feet (671 meters) above the Steamboat Springs Winter...

Renowned Italian soprano Mirella Freni dies at age 84

By RONALD BLUM | February 9, 2020

Mirella Freni, an Italian soprano whose uncommon elegance and intensity combined with a sumptuous voice and intelligence to enthrall audiences for a half-century, has died at age 84.Freni died Sunday at her home in Modena, Italy, from a degenerative muscular...

British Airways flight crosses Atlantic in less than 5 hours

By Associated Press | February 9, 2020

For the first time in years, a commercial passenger plane has flown across the Atlantic in less than five hours.A British Airways flight landed early Sunday morning at Heathrow Airport in London after leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport in New...

Krutwig helps Loyola Chicago hold off Valparaiso 70-68

February 9, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Loyola Chicago held off Valparaiso 70-68 on Sunday.Krutwig knocked down 8 of 13 shots from the floor for the Ramblers (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Freshman Marquise...

Grimes leads No. 25 Houston in 76-43 win over Wichita State

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston had one of its best all-around defensive efforts of the season and used it to move into sole possession of first place in the American Athletic Conference.Quentin Grimes had 14 points and six rebounds, DeJon Jarreau added 12 points...

Syracuse beats No. 5 Louisville 59-51

By JOHN KEKIS | February 9, 2020

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quentin Hillsman fought back his emotions after a signature win — for the coach and his program.Kiara Lewis scored 24 points, and Syracuse shut down No. 5 Louisville for a 59-51 victory on Sunday.Syracuse, which beat Boston College...

Santos comes up big as UMass tops George Mason 69-67

February 9, 2020

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Freshman Preston Santos scored a career-high 17 points and had a game-saving block as UMass held on to defeat George Mason 69-67 on Sunday.After his block with 13 seconds to go, Santos snared the rebound and was fouled. He missed...

Berger, Penn save No. 18 Indiana women against Cornhuskers

February 9, 2020

LINCOLN, Nebr. (AP) — Grace Berger turned a turnover into a layup with 30 seconds left and Jaelynn Penn turned another into a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to play and No. 18 Indiana held on to defeat Nebraska 57-53 on Sunday.The Hoosiers...

No. 8 Mississippi State erases big deficit, beats No. 16 A&M

By ROBBIE FAULK | February 9, 2020

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — No. 8 Mississippi State was struggling to produce on both ends of the court for the better part of three quarters against No. 16 Texas A&M and needed a good shot in the arm. That’s when Myah Taylor came alive.The sophomore...

Llewellyn, Schwieger lead Princeton past Columbia 81-74

February 9, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaelin Llewellyn had 19 points as Princeton got past Columbia 81-74 on Sunday and joined Yale atop the Ivy League standings.Ryan Schwieger added 18 points for the Tigers, while Richmond Aririguzoh chipped in 16 points and four assists....