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Harry Reid: Brokered convention ‘not the end of the world’

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI | February 19, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday said it was possible the crowded Democratic primary race was headed toward a contentious convention fight and downplayed the political dangers of a scenario many party leaders are...

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

By YURI KAGEYAMA | February 19, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about damage to the regional economy from the new virus that began in China.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.3% to 23,474.78, shedding...

Jack, Toro spark George Washington past Duquesne 70-67

February 19, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maceo Jack tossed in 20 points and Arnaldo Toro added a double-double off the bench as George Washington held off Duquesne 70-67 on Wednesday night.Jack buried 7 of 12 shots from the floor, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range, and...

At Arizona rally, Trump trolls Democrats debating in Nevada

By ZEKE MILLER | February 19, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump trolled his political enemies Wednesday in the first of three rallies in three days in the West as Democrats vied in neighboring Nevada to be the one to challenge him in the November election.Just minutes before...

Questions about Sanders’ health linger after heart attack

By BRIAN SLODYSKO and LAURAN NEERGAARD | February 19, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders says he doesn't plan to divulge additional information about his health, months after suffering a heart attack on the campaign trail and subsequently pledging to release “comprehensive” medical records.“I think...

Merrill. Bean help spark Utah St. to 78-58 win over Wyoming

February 19, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 26 points with four assists and three steaks as Utah State romped past Wyoming 78-58 on Wednesday night.The win, after Nevada's win Tuesday, pushed Utah State back into sole possession of second place in the Mountain...

Diallo, Pipkins lead Providence past Georgetown 73-63

February 19, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alpha Diallo had 18 points and eight rebounds and Luwane Pipkins added 16 points as Providence defeated Georgetown 73-63 on Wednesday night.Kalif Young added 11 points and nine rebounds and Maliek White had 11 points and seven assists...

Giles propels UMKC to 69-63 victory over California Baptist

February 19, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Giles tossed in 17 points and Missouri-Kansas City turned back California Baptist 69-63 on Wednesday night.Giles knocked down 7 of 11 shots from the floor, including both of his 3-pointers, for the Kangaroos (14-14, 6-7...

La Salle ends two-game skid with win over Fordham

February 19, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Croswell registered 12 points and nine rebounds as La Salle defeated Fordham 58-49 on Wednesday night.David Beatty had 12 points for La Salle (12-13, 3-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). Christian Ray added six rebounds. Saul Phiri had...

The Latest: Sanders: Democrat with most delegates should win

February 19, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The latest on the 2020 presidential campaign and Democratic debat e (all times local):8 p.m.Bernie Sanders is the only Democratic candidate on the debate stage who thinks the candidate with the most delegates should win the party’s...

No. 7 Maryland overpowers Wisconsin for 85-56 win

By TAMIRA MADSEN | February 19, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Maryland coach Brenda Frese said she likes how the Terrapins are playing with post-season play on the horizon.The No. 7 Terps have a wealth of weapons on offense, and also get the job done on defense.Kaila Charles scored 16 points...

Freshman Baker’s 20 points helps lead Texas over TCU

By JIM VERTUNO | February 19, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Will Baker scored a season-high 20 points and Texas snapped a four-game losing streak with a 70-56 win over TCU on Wednesday night.Baker was a top-50 recruit but had struggled to crack the Texas lineup, and had scored a...