No. 2 Duke clinched at least a share of the ACC regular season title Monday with a 93-60 win at home over Wake Forest. Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in what was likely his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Flagg became the first freshman in college … Read more
Madness synonymous with March began in earnest on the first day of the month Saturday as the sport delivered dramatic finishes, dazzling performances and good old-fashioned hardware to a handful of teams that captured conference championships. In the SEC, Auburn clinched the outright league title after earning its first win at Rupp Arena since 1988 … Read more
Shubman Gill scored another century as Champions Trophy favourites India began their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, ensuring their opponents’ fightback from 35-5 and Towhid Hridoy’s maiden international hundred came in vain. Bangladesh were reeling after losing half their side inside nine overs and should have been 35-6 only for India captain Rohit … Read more
No. 3 Duke cruised to an 80-62 win on the road over Virginia Monday to remain in first place in the ACC. The Blue Devils entered the week with a one-game lead over Clemson and Louisville in the conference standings. Next, they have a rare late-season nonconference game Saturday vs. Illinois before returning to ACC … Read more
The SEC was at the center of the college basketball universe Saturday, which began when the NCAA revealed its top 16 seeds. Auburn, Alabama, and Florida were on the No. 1 seed line, and six of the top 10 teams on the seed list came from the SEC. While Selection Sunday is just over four … Read more
The SEC was at the center of the college basketball universe Saturday, which began when the NCAA revealed its top 16 seeds. Auburn, Alabama, and Florida were on the No. 1 seed line, and six of the top 10 teams on the seed list came from the SEC. While Selection Sunday is just over four … Read more
No. 3 Duke cruised to a 106-70 win over Stanford at home on Saturday behind another standout performance from star freshman Cooper Flagg. Flagg subbed out with just over five minutes remaining in regulation, along with the other Duke starters, after his team led by as many as 37 points. Flagg finished with 19 points, … Read more
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Cooper Flagg turned in his fourth-highest scoring performance of the season Thursday as No. 3 Duke bested Cal 78-59 behind a 27-point effort from the freshman phenom. Flagg finished 8 of 14 shooting and hit all nine of his free-throw attempts while leading all scorers as the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 ACC) got back on … Read more
Half of the first legs of the knockout phase playoffs of the Champions League are now complete and there is a clear advantage in all four with no matches ending in draws on Tuesday. Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will feel good about their chances heading into their second legs after registering victories by three … Read more