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Collins, Mississippi reach NCAA second round, beat Gonzaga

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Snudda Collins knew exactly how many shots she had missed, having carefully kept track of her stat lines through the Southeastern Conference Tournament: 0 for 22.“I was in a slump,” she said.“I did not know that, every time Snudda shoots I think it’s going in,” teammate Angel Baker said.Collins found her groove again and scored 15 points, and eighth-seeded Mississippi once again leaned on its stingy defense to get past the first round of the NCAA Tournament this time after last year’s big disappointment, beating No. 9 seed Gonzaga 71-48 on Friday night.The Rebels shut down one of the best 3-point-shooting teams in the country.“Coming into this game I think I was 0 for 22 and I knew that, and I kind of took it personal,” Collins said.Now, bring on top-seeded Stanford on its home court.Ole Miss will face the Cardinal (29-5) on Sunday for a spot at the Sweet Sixteen in Seattle next weekend. Stanford topped No. 16 seed Sacred Heart 92-49 i...

Kansas St tops Montana St, 1st March Madness win since 2018

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 14 assists and No. 3 seed Kansas State held off 14th-seeded Montana State 77-65 Friday night for its first NCAA Tournament win since knocking off Kentucky in 2018 to reach the Elite Eight.Now the two Wildcat programs will meet again in a rematch on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky, the sixth seed, defeated No. 11 Providence 61-53 in the earlier game.Kentucky fans packed the Greensboro Coliseum for the first game, and they are likely to provide a home-court advantage of sorts.But first-year Kansas State coach Jerome Tang isn’t expected to be intimidated. Tang was an assistant coach on the Baylor staff that ended Kentucky’s 55-game win streak at Rupp Arena in 2012. The Bears also beat Kentucky in two neutral site games, and he feels K-State will have plenty of support.“I understand how the Cats travel, but our Cats travel, too,” Tang said.Nowell and fellow third-team Associated Press All-A...

Duelo sin despedida: entierran a 13 migrantes no identificados tras accidente de bus en Panamá

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

DAVID, Panamá- Un total de 13 cuerpos no reclamados ni identificados de los 37 migrantes que fallecieron en el accidente de autobús en Panamá el pasado febrero fueron enterrados este viernes en el norte del país, cerca de la frontera con Costa Rica donde ocurrió la tragedia, la peor de este tipo en la nación centroamericana.“En este momento se procede al entierro de solemnidad de 13 personas, 5 personas (fueron) debidamente identificadas, un nigeriano, una persona eritrea, un brasileño y 2 haitianos”, dijo a los periodistas en David, en la provincia de Chiriquí, la fiscal de la zona, Melissa Isabel Navarro Rodríguez.La fiscal explicó que “ocho personas no fueron debidamente identificadas (y) se encuentran (incluidas) en este grupo”, pero apuntó que sí saben que proceden de Camerún, Ecuador, Haití, Brasil, Cuba, Colombia y Venezuela.Agregó que en la morgue quedaron “tres menores de edad, dos de nacionalidad ecuatoriana y un niño de nacionalidad venezolan...

Jackson-Davis boosts Indiana past Kent State in NCAA tourney

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis did it all with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five blocked shots and five assists as Indiana defeated 13th-seed Kent State 71-60 Friday night to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.The fourth-seeded Hoosiers (23-11) advanced to play fifth-seeded Miami Sunday for a trip to Kansas City for the Midwest Region semifinals.Jackson-Davis became the first player since blocks became an official NCAA statistic in 1985-86 to have at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and five assists in an NCAA Tournament game, according to OptaSTATS.The last of 32 first-round games to tip off was played in front of mostly Indiana fans and their team delivered a no-drama victory to cap what was already a pretty good day. Earlier, the Hoosiers’ in-state rival Purdue became the second No. 1 seed in the history of the tournament to lose to a 16 seed when Fairleigh Dickinson pulled the stunner in Columbus, Ohio.The Mid-American...

Northwestern faces blue blood UCLA in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament: ‘Just trying to make history’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

Gradey Dick set the Kansas freshman record for 3-point field goals, recorded the first double-double of his career in the Jayhawks’ opener in the NCAA Tournament and is on track to be an NBA lottery pick in June.His mom, a player of her own accomplishment, is proud of him, of course.But Carmen Dick concedes nothing to him as a basketball player. That’s not how their uber-competitive family operates.Her son played the starring role in a first-round win over Howard on Thursday and next he’ll lead the top-seeded and defending champion Jayhawks (28-7) into a Saturday game against No. 8 Arkansas (21-13).No. 2 UCLA (30-5) plays No. 7 Northwestern (22-11) in Sacramento, Calif, in the other West game.Kansas’ opening tournament games are being played at Wells Fargo Arena, which is across the street from Veterans Auditorium. That’s where Carmen Dick — then Carmen Jaspers — built her legacy as one of Iowa’s greatest high school players before she...

Nestlé Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

A voluntary recall has been issued for one sku of Nestlé Good Start Soothe Infant Formula due to a potential bacteria contamination.Distributor Perrigo Company says the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.The affected formula was sold across Canada in 942 gram packages, with the lot numbers 301757651Z, 301757652Z and 301857651Z, and best before dates of July 18 and 19, 2024.There have been no reported illnesses associated with the formula, and Perrigo Company says no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of the bacteria.Cronobacter sakazakii typically does not cause symptoms in most people, but premature infants, infants under two months of age or infants with weakened immune systems can experience fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy.Customers are being told to stop using the formula and contact Nestlé Consumer Services for reimbursement before disposing of the product.This...

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Putin On War Crimes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

Austinites get 'Rick rolled' during 6K drones light show in downtown Austin

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Did you get to see the thousands of drones over downtown Austin Friday?Sky Elements Drone Shows had a one-hour drone light show looking over Lady Bird Lake toward the neighborhood of Bouldin Creek.At the end of the show, a QR code appeared in the sky. Some of the people who scanned it with their phone got a surprise-- they got Rick rolled! If you're not familiar with the term, it is a meme involving the unexpected appearance of the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up", by Rick Astley.

TCU’s JaKobe Coles hits game-winning shot as Horned Frogs survive scare against Arizona State

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

In a fitting end to the first-round NCAA Tournament bonanza Friday night in downtown Denver, TCU’s JaKobe Coles took down No. 11 seed Arizona State with a last-second shot that sent Ball Arena into bedlam.In a game that featured 12 lead changes, six ties and each team leading by as many as 11 points, Mike Miles got the ball to Coles when it mattered most. And the 6-foot-7 sophomore delivered, dribbling into the lane and sinking a floater with 1.5 seconds remaining as the sixth-seeded Horned Frogs eked out a 72-70 win over the Sun Devils.“It was a big moment for sure,” Coles said. “It was definitely a good pass by Mike and I figured they were going to try and double him and I just take the shots I always take — I’m confident in them.”Miles was arguably the player of Day 1 with a 26-point, four-rebound performance. He kept TCU in the game with aggressive drives that resulted in a 12-of-14 night from the free-throw line, while also finishing 5 ...

DUI suspect arrested after standoff, pursuit in San Bernardino County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:47 GMT

A suspected DUI driver stood off with police following a high-speed pursuit in San Bernardino County on Friday night.The driver was initially wanted for driving under the influence and felony evading, according to the Ontario Police Department.The driver was seen hitting speeds over 100 miles per hour on the 60 Freeway, weaving dangerously and erratically through traffic around 10:30 p.m.Suspect being pit maneuvered by Ontario Police during a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect surrendering after tear gas was s...