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Hidalgo leads No. 3 Notre Dame to 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech

Hidalgo leads No. 3 Notre Dame to 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points to lift No. 3 Notre Dame to a 77-61 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night. Hidalgo shot 10 of 16 from the floor and made all seven of her free throws for the Fighting Irish (18-2, 9-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who won their 13th straight game and beat Virginia Tech for the seventh consecutive time. Carys Baker led the Hokies (14-7, 5-5) with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Virginia Tech lost its second in a row and third in its last five games. The Irish, who led by just four…
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Quinerly leads No. 21 West Virginia against No. 24 Oklahoma State after 26-point showing

Quinerly leads No. 21 West Virginia against No. 24 Oklahoma State after 26-point showing

Oklahoma State Cowgirls (18-3, 8-2 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (16-4, 6-3 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 West Virginia hosts No. 24 Oklahoma State after JJ Quinerly scored 26 points in West Virginia's 77-62 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. The Mountaineers have gone 11-0 in home games. West Virginia has a 16-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Cowgirls are 8-2 against conference opponents. Oklahoma State is seventh in the Big 12 with 15.1 assists per game led by Jadyn Wooten averaging 3.8. West Virginia averages 79.6…
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76ers pull away after Lakers’ Anthony Davis (abdomen) exits

76ers pull away after Lakers’ Anthony Davis (abdomen) exits

Reuters - Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominant second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to three games. LeBron James amassed 31 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists for the Lakers, who lost star center Anthony Davis in the first quarter to an abdominal strain. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as the 76ers won without Paul George, sidelined due to a finger injury, and Joel Embiid, who hasn't played since Jan. 4 due to knee…
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Brett Favre responds to viral video of confrontation with Mark Gastineau

Brett Favre responds to viral video of confrontation with Mark Gastineau

Brett Favre has responded to a video of a confrontation between him and former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau. On Tuesday, ESPN shared a video of Gastineau confronting Favre at a card show in 2023. In the video, Gastineau expresses his frustration that the former Green Bay Packers quarterback "took a dive" during the 2001 regular-season finale against the New York Giants that gave defensive end Michael Strahan the single-season sack record. Strahan's sack on the play was what allowed him to surpass the 22-sack mark Gastineau had set in 1984. "I'm gonna get my sack back," the former Jets…
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All You Need to Know About the 2024 SEC Championship Game

All You Need to Know About the 2024 SEC Championship Game

Date and Time of the 2024 SEC Championship Game The 2024 SEC Championship Game is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2024. This highly anticipated event will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, which has hosted various high-profile sporting events, including numerous SEC Championship Games. Kickoff for this prestigious game is set for 4:00 PM Eastern Time, ensuring that fans can enjoy the thrilling contest under optimal conditions for visibility and excitement. The timing of the SEC Championship Game is significant as it falls just two weeks before the College Football Playoff selections are announced. This pivotal…
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Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle

Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle

LAS VEGAS (AP) — George Russell put Mercedes on the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in an upset over teammate Lewis Hamilton, who had been considered the favorite but struggled in Friday night’s final qualifying session. “It feels incredible to be back on the pole, we’ve been so quick all weekend,” Russell said of the fourth pole of his career. “But I’m just so happy and we’ve got to do some deep diving to find out why we’ve been so quick because it’s been a bit of a surprise.” Hamilton was fastest in the first two practice sessions…
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Mountaineers Smack Down Lafayette

Mountaineers Smack Down Lafayette

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia flexed its defensive muscle Friday and created some interesting number games along the way. For example, the 13th-ranked Mountaineers finished with more than twice as many assists as Lafayette had baskets. Or the Leopards committed more turnovers than they scored points. The list seemed nearly endless, as WVU’s defense and a balanced scoring attack led to an easy 98-28 victory inside the Coliseum. “I don’t know if our defense is an extra player. It may seem like that to our opponents from time to time,” WVU head coach Mark Kellogg said. “It can get a little…
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FAU fires Tom Herman as coach after he went 6-16 in 2 seasons

FAU fires Tom Herman as coach after he went 6-16 in 2 seasons

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record. The Owls were 4-8 last season and are 2-8 this season. Special teams coordinator Chad Lunsford will lead the Owls in their final two games and a search for the next head coach is already underway, the school said. “I extend my appreciation to Tom Herman for his dedication to our university and our student-athletes,” athletic director Brian White said Monday. “I informed Tom of my decision this…
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Virginia Tech vs Duke Prediction: Bet Builder Tips

Virginia Tech vs Duke Prediction: Bet Builder Tips

The upcoming college football game between Virginia Tech and Duke promises to be an intriguing contest, showcasing two teams with distinct characteristics and ambitions. Virginia Tech enters the match with a strong reputation built over years of competitive play in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Their recent performances have displayed a mixture of grit and inconsistency, reflecting both their strengths and weaknesses on the field. The Hokies' ability to execute strong defensive play stands out, complemented by a dynamic offensive strategy aimed at maximizing scoring opportunities. Duke, on the other hand, has shown marked improvement in recent seasons, establishing itself…
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Northwestern aims to keep streak alive vs. Pepperdine

Northwestern aims to keep streak alive vs. Pepperdine

Aiming to extend its winning streak to four, Northwestern closes out its homestand when it faces Pepperdine on Friday night in Evanston, Ill. The Wildcats began the week with a come-from-behind victory against Montana State, 72-69. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first game this season since returning from a foot injury. Forward Nick Martinelli guided Northwestern’s scoring attack with a game-high 22 points and seven rebounds to preserve the win. According to coach Chris Collins, Northwestern (4-1) showed resiliency. The Wildcats nearly had their second straight overtime game, but the Bobcats missed a…
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