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Vital, Bouknight lead UConn to 64-61 win over Memphis

By PAT EATON-ROBB | February 16, 2020

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Coach Dan Hurley fought back tears as he described the high price his UConn Huskies paid during Sunday's win over Memphis.Christian Vital scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half as Connecticut overcame what appeared to be...

Boley, No. 3 Oregon women rout Southern California 93-67

By BETH HARRIS | February 16, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Third-ranked Oregon completed a weekend sweep in Los Angeles, getting comfortable wins over seventh-ranked UCLA and Southern California to extend its 12-game winning streak.The Ducks (24-2, 13-1 Pac-12) are atop the league standings...

Evans leads No. 9 Louisville in 82-49 rout of Notre Dame

By STEVE BITTENBENDER | February 16, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Jeff Walz said he was willing to deal with a minor bump in the road to avoid a possible wipeout, and now it appears the No. 9 Cardinals are back firing on all gears.Dana Evans scored 18 points to lead No. 9 Louisville...

The Latest: Nevada’s lieutenant governor endorses Biden

February 16, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times PST):3:30 p.m.Joe Biden has picked up another endorsement from a top Nevada politician, with Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall announcing that she will back the former vice president’s...

Searchers recover bodies of 2 killed in Colorado avalanche

February 16, 2020

VAIL, Colo. (AP) — Searchers have recovered the bodies of two Colorado men who died after being caught in a weekend avalanche in central Colorado, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center reported Sunday.Three men were riding snowbikes Saturday afternoon...

All too aware of clergy abuse, seminarians keep the faith

By MATT SEDENSKY | February 16, 2020

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. (AP) — The seminarians walk along a hallway lined with photos of classes of priests who came before them. Some are pious alumni who have become their teachers and mentors; others climbed the Catholic hierarchy to be revered as bishops...

Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather

By SYLVIA HUI | February 16, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on.Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders from donning their finest to attend London Fashion...

Drake continues Evansville’s MVC plight in 85-80 win

February 16, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Anthony Murphy posted career highs scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds and Drake beat Evansville 85-80 on Sunday.Evansville led 40-34 at halftime before Drake (17-10, 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference) started the second...

Vaughn propels Rider to 79-63 victory over Quinnipiac

February 16, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Dimencio Vaughn finished with 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and Rider breezed to a 79-63 victory over Quinnipiac on Sunday.Vaughn buried 8 of 13 shots from the floor with two 3-pointers for the Broncs (15-10,...

Walker, Nelson-Ododa lead No. 5 UConn over USF 67-47

By FRED GOODALL | February 16, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida’s Jose Fernandez is puzzled by the chatter about the struggles of the UConn women’s basketball team this season.They've lost three games," Fernandez said Sunday after falling to the fifth-ranked Huskies 67-47 before...

Steyer foundation mulling SC investments – after the primary

By MEG KINNARD | February 16, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ahead of this month’s crucial South Carolina primary, the wife of presidential candidate Tom Steyer said that the foundation she runs is interested in considering an investment proposal from one of the state’s largest black...

Georgia Tech stuns No. 4 N.C. State 65-61

By KEN TYSIAC | February 16, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Francesca Pan delivered a brilliant performance at an opportune time.The Georgia Tech guard scored 13 of her 30 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter and the Yellow Jackets boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes by holding...