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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.

 
Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with Ballesteros

Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with Ballesteros

As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.

 
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Bedard scores, Blackhawks hang on for first win over Wild in seven years

Bedard scores, Blackhawks hang on for first win over Wild in seven years

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out on Thursday night as the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wi...

 
James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelined

James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelined

CHICAGO — James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Bulls 115-110 on Thursday night even though Cavaliers star...

 
No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game. When he returned after the break,...

 
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High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season

High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season

PORTLAND, Ore. — Chase Johnston made his first 2-point basket of the season, a fast-break layup with 11.7 seconds remaining that gave No. 12 seed High Point an 83-82 vict...

 
No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness

No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness

GREENVILLE, S.C. — For most of Thursday, Duke looked nothing like the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Not with 16th-seeded Siena challenging the Blue Devils at...

 
Nebraska gets its first NCAA Tournament win, beating Troy 76-47 behind Pryce Sandfort's 23 points

Nebraska gets its first NCAA Tournament win, beating Troy 76-47 behind Pryce Sandfort's 23 points

OKLAHOMA CITY — Finally, Nebraska has a happy March Madness memory. Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points and the Cornhuskers rolled to their long-awaited first NCAA Tournament...

 
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Don’t sweat the tank: Luck will help, but Bulls need a better plan

Don’t sweat the tank: Luck will help, but Bulls need a better plan

The Bulls didn’t lose any ground in the pursuit of lottery chances Wednesday, as they lost by 30 to the Toronto Raptors at the United Center.

 
Silvy: Bears need to do more for the defense

Silvy: Bears need to do more for the defense

Marc Silverman: Raise your hand if what the Bears actually did in free agency matched your offseason wish list? Be honest, not defensive.

 

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