Women's Sweet 16 features new format and historic field
The women’s college basketball Sweet 16 features a new format and a bit of history when it begins later this week.
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Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte
The injuries to Cade Cunningham and LeMelo Ball have made this season another dreary one for the Pistons and Hornets, but the presence of those two players mean improvement could certainly come quickly if they’re back to full health.
Today in History — March 21
Today is Tuesday, March 21, the 80th day of 2023. There are 285 days left in the year.
Birthdays – March 21
Actor Kathleen Widdoes ("As the World Turns") is 84. Singer-guitarist Keith Potger of The Seekers is 82. Actor Marie-Christine Barrault is 79. Singer-keyboardist Rose Stone of Sly and the Family Stone is 78. Actor Timothy Dalton is 77. Singer-guitarist Rodger Hodgson of Supertramp is 73. Bassist Conrad Lozano of Los Lobos is 72. Singer Russell Thompkins Jr. of The Stylistics is 72. Comedian Brad Hall ("Saturday Night Live") is 65. Actor Sabrina LeBeauf ("The Cosby Show") is 65. Actor Gary Oldman is 65. Actor Kassie Depaiva ("Days of Our Lives") is 62. Actor Matthew Broderick is 61. Actor-comedian Rosie O'Donnell is 61. Actor Cynthia Geary ("Northern Exposure") is 58. Musician DJ Premier of Gang Starr is 57. Musician Maxim of Prodigy is 56. Keyboardist Jonas "Joker" Berggren of Ace of Base is 56. Guitarist Andrew Copeland of Sister Hazel is 55. Actor Laura Allen is 49. Actor Sonequa Martin-Green ("Star Trek: Discovery," "The Walking Dead") is 38. Actor Scott Eastwood ("The Longest Ride") is 37. Actor Jasmin Savoy Brown ("For the People") is 29. Actor Forrest Wheeler ("Fresh Off The Boat") is 19.
Careers Now: How to contribute to an inclusive, diverse workplace
You've accepted an invitation to interview for a position that sounds great. But now you're reading negative comments in online reviews about what working for the company is really like. How should you handle the interview?
Ohtani, Japan rally late, edge Mexico to reach WBC final
Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 and into the World Baseball Classic final. Japan will face the defending champion United States in Tuesday's championship game. Ohtani went 2 for 4. The Los Angeles Angels star scored in the seventh when Masataka Yoshida hit a tying, three-run homer off reliever JoJo Romero.
Buckeyes are headed to Seattle
Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season. With the game tied, Sheldon took the pass from Eboni Walker and floated in the game-winning score. North Carolina had one final chance, but turned it over with a second remaining. North Carolina rallied from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a brief lead _ its first of the game. Deja Kelly, who left the game midway through the fourth quarter with a leg injury, tied the game at 69 with 9 seconds left.
Braves make apparent SS decision; DÃaz focusing on Reds role
The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be. Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake have been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. That leaves utility infielder Orlando Arcia as the likely replacement for Swanson after his departure in free agency for a $177 million, seven-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.Â
Sports bets abound, NCAA now embraces Vegas in March Madness
An event that would have been unthinkable not even a decade ago is coming to Las Vegas this week. That's March Madness. The NCAA Tournament avoided the city for many years because sports betting is legal in it. The governing body for collegiate athletics even had a policy in place of not allowing its championship events to be played in Nevada. But now, with sports betting abound, the NCAA has no qualms about playing in the state. The West Region games to be held this week at T-Mobile Arena are among the many championship events the NCAA has awarded to the city.
Antoine Davis ends chase for Maravich's NCAA scoring record
Antoine Davis has ended his pursuit of the "Pistol" Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring record. The Detroit Mercy guard finished four points shy of surpassing Maravich earlier this month in a loss during the Horizon League Tournament. While it looked like Davis' college career was over when the College Basketball Invitational did not extend an invitation to the Titans, he held out hope until Monday that he would get another chance to play, possibly in an inaugural College Hoops Postseason 8. Davis says he's upset about missing out on the postseason, adding he was cheated out of an opportunity no one can give him back.
Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino accepts job at St. John's
NEW YORK — Rick Pitino is back in the Big East Conference.
Today in History — March 20
Today is Monday, March 20, the 79th day of 2023. There are 286 days left in the year.
Birthdays – March 20
Actor Hal Linden is 92. Country singer-guitarist Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky is 77. Blues musician Marcia Ball is 74. Drummer Carl Palmer of Asia and of Emerson, Lake and Palmer is 73. Guitarist Jimmie Vaughan of Fabulous Thunderbirds is 72. Guitarist Jim Seales of Shenandoah is 69. Actor Amy Aquino ("Bosch," "Brooklyn Bridge") is 66. Actor Vanessa Bell Calloway is 66. Director Spike Lee is 66. Actor Theresa Russell is 66. Actor Holly Hunter is 65. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats is 62. Model Kathy Ireland is 60. Actor David Thewlis ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") is 60. Guitarist Adrian Oxaal of James is 58. Actor Jessica Lundy ("Party of Five," "Hope and Gloria") is 57. Actor Liza Snyder ("Yes, Dear") is 55. Actor Michael Rapaport ("Boston Public") is 53. Actor Alexander Chaplin ("Spin City") is 52. Actor Cedric Yarbrough ("Speechless," "Reno 911!") is 50. Actor Paula Garces ("Harold and Kumar" films) is 49. Actor Michael Genadry ("Ed") is 45. Actor Bianca Lawson ("Pretty Little Liars") is 44. Comedian Mikey Day ("Saturday Night Live") is 43. Actor Nick Blood ("Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") is 41. Guitarist Nick Wheeler of All-American Rejects is 41. Actor Michael Cassidy ("People of Earth," "The O.C.") is 40. Actor Christy Carlson Romano ("Even Stevens," "Kim Possible") is 39. Actor Ruby Rose ("Orange Is the New Black") is 37. Actor Barrett Doss ("Station 19") is 34.
The Savage Truth: Social Security makes huge mistakes
When to claim Social Security is not a decision to be made based on emotion, such as worrying that you'd better get the money now "while you can." It is not about a bet against your longevity or the full funding of Social Security. Instead, it is a multidimensional calculation.
Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky and into the Sweet 16
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers while topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament.
