Author: Tyler King tyler.king@gazette.com
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Syracuse hires former star guard Gerry McNamara to take over as men’s basketball coach Syracuse has turned to its past in hiring former star guard Gerry McNamara in a bid to guide a fading men’s basketball program back to prominence. The 42-year-old McNamara, nicknamed “G-Mac,” is returning to where he and Carmelo Anthony led the…
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Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s tourney
The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini (22-11) are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters, and they now have won a first-round game…
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golf story or roundup
Sungjae Im takes lead into Innisbrook finale, with Brandt Snedeker also in final group The Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury. Brandt Snedeker was right beside him in the…
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SACRAMENTO 4 REGIONAL No. 10 Virginia 82, No. 7 Georgia 73 Iowa City, Iowa: Kymora Johnson scored 28 points and Sa’Myah Smith added a career-high 23 to go with 11 rebounds as 10th seed Virginia beat seventh seed Georgia in an NCAA Tournament first-round game Saturday. The Cavaliers (21-11) became the first lower seed to…
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sportsbriefs
Hall of Famer Darrell Green taking field for USA flag football trials at 66 in bid to earn a spot Darrell Green already has a gold jacket as a pro football Hall of Famer. He’s returning to the field at 66 years old for a chance at a gold medal in flag football. The longtime…
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Thunder 113, Magic 108 Orlando, Fla.: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and Oklahoma City beat Orlando for its 10th straight win. Chet Holmgren added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder and Ajay Mitchell had 16 points, five of them during a mid-fourth quarter run that put the Thunder ahead to stay. Paolo Banchero…
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Magic 128, Cavaliers 122 Orlando, Fla.: Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help Orlando hold off Cleveland for its fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan da Silva scored nine of…
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Pasquantino has WBC’s first 3-homer game to lead Italy over Mexico, advancing US to quarterfinals
The Associated Press Vinnie Pasquantino had the World Baseball Classic’s first three-homer game, leading Italy over Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night to win Pool B and advance the United States to the quarterfinals as group’s second-place team. Italy’s victory ended a day of uncertainty for the Americans, who needed help to reach the quarterfinals after losing…
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Thunder 103, Knicks 100 New York: Chet Holmgren had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and Oklahoma City edged New York . Holmgren tied a career high with six 3-pointers and Lu Dort added 16 points for the Thunder, who recovered after the Knicks took the lead with a 40-point third…
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Jokic has 30 points and 12 rebounds in Nuggets’ 103-84 win over Celtics
The Associated Press DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 12 rebounds on a rough shooting night to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Wednesday. Denver played most of the game without guard Jamal Murray. He left after logging 7:51 due to an illness and did not return. Tim Hardaway…