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March Madness: Top seeds fall in battle for Sweet 16 berths

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has begun and top teams are already heading home. By Saturday night, two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, No. 2 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Virginia were all gone — and gone with them were millions of busted brackets.Here is what to know with Sweet 16 bids on the line at the NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games:TOP SEEDSThe top four seeds in the tournament were given to Alabama, Houston, Kansas and Purdue. Each had its share of headaches to set up what is already proving to be a chaotic tournament. The Boilermakers were the first to fall, ousted in a first-round stunner, and the Jayhawks followed the very next day. EAST REGION: The Boilermakers got a No. 1 seed for the fourth time, but Purdue was dumped by Fairleigh Dickinson in a near-historic upset. The region appears to be wide open for the likes of No. 2 seed Marquette, Kansas State, Tennessee, Michigan State and more. No. 5 seed Duke was ousted by ...

Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez claims wrestling program’s first national title in 61 years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

One of the most decorated prep wrestlers in Colorado history can now call himself national champion.Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez claimed the NCAA Division I national title at 141 pounds on Saturday night, beating Iowa’s Real Woods in a 6-4 decision inside the BOK Center.Alirez, who went 153-1 in winning four state titles at Greeley Central, became the first Northern Colorado wrestler to win a national title since 1962. And he capped a perfect season in doing so: 28-0.“When it was time to meet the moment, I was as prepared as anybody,” Alirez said on Saturday night’s ESPN broadcast.Alirez scored the win in audacious fashion, pulling off what amounted to a six-point move in the second period by hooking Woods’ leg and flipping him onto his back on the mat.NCAA champ Andrew Alirez goes big with a hook lateral in the NCAA finals. Essentially a lat drop with an inside leg lace which helps to provide hip rotation. This was a 6 point move that ultima...

2 teens arrested for fatal Long Beach triple shooting

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

Two teenagers were arrested Thursday for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy in a Long Beach triple shooting.The suspects are a 16-year-old boy from Long Beach and a 17-year-old boy from Signal Hill, said the Long Beach Police Department.On Jan. 21, Khalil Saleem, 17, was killed in a drive-by shooting that injured two others at a basketball court. Police believe the shooting may be gang-related.Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (...

Suspect arrested after pointing laser at CHP aircraft in Vacaville: authorities

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

VACAVILLE, Calif. (KRON) -- A suspect was arrested Friday night after pointing a laser at a California Highway Patrol (CHP) aircraft, the law enforcement agency announced in a Facebook post. The helicopter was assisting the Vacaville Police Department when a laser was pointed at the aircraft several times. Driver, passenger arrested after chase leads CHP aircraft from Contra Costa County into Oakland CHP posted a video (above) of a view from the helicopter from above. Within the first 15 seconds of the video, you can hear CHP officers acknowledge the laser being pointed at the aircraft. Authorities were then able to find out where the laser was coming from. The suspect who pointed the laser was standing next to a Toyota 4Runner in front of an apartment complex, according to the video. Authorities then followed the suspect into the building and arrested him.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;...

Santos, Moreno rally Cincinnati to 3-3 draw with Chicago

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Sergio Santos and Junior Moreno scored goals three minutes apart late in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Soldier Field.Moreno scored a goal just eight minutes into the match to give Cincinnati (3-0-1) a 1-0 lead. Brandon Vazquez and Marco Angulo assisted on the netter.Chicago (0-1-2) answered with a goal by Kacper Przybyłko in the 32nd minute — with assists from Brian Gutiérrez and Gastón Giménez — to tie the match. Rafael Czichos scored on a penalty kick in the 45th minute to give the Fire a 2-1 lead at halftime. Chicago’s lead grew to 3-1 a minute into the second half on a goal by Chris Mueller. Arnaud Souquet and Maren Haile-Selassie had assists on the score.Santos used passes from Luciano Acosta and Brenner to score in the 84th minute and Moreno’s goal was unassisted in the 87th.The two teams are 3-3-3 against each other since Cincinnati joined the league in 2019. Cincinnati is 3-1-1 at Ch...

Disu’s 28 points lead Texas past Penn State, into Sweet 16

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dylan Disu had a season-high 28 points on 14-for-20 shooting, steadying Texas down the stretch after a late Penn State surge and leading the Longhorns to their first Sweet 16 in 15 years with a 71-66 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.The No. 2 seed Longhorns (28-8) were just 1 for 13 from 3-point land, so Disu turned this into a mid-range game. He went 5 for 5 over the last 4 1/2 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds for good measure. “We’ve never played against a big man with that type of touch,” Penn State’s Seth Lundy said. “I don’t remember him missing, not one floater. He would do it from 10 feet, 15 feet, 5 feet.” Sir’Jabari Rice scored 13 points for Texas, which will play the Pittsburgh-Xavier winner on Friday in the Midwest Region semifinals in Kansas City, Missouri. The 11th-seeded Panthers and third-seeded Musketeers meet on Sunday.“A lot of my shots I took one dribble on, so that means my teammat...

Duke rejoins March Madness, defeats Iona in first round

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Celeste Taylor and Elizabeth Balogun each scored 13 points and Duke marked its return to NCAA Tournament action with an 89-49 romp past Iona on Saturday night.It was the first NCAA Tournament win for Duke since 2018, when it last had a spot in the tournament. Duke has won at least one NCAA Tournament game in all 25 seasons when it has been in the field.Kennedy Brown and Jordyn Oliver added 10 points apiece as the Blue Devils shot 57.1% from the field.Duke’s Kara Lawson, who appeared in three Final Fours as a Tennessee player, coached in an NCAA Tournament game for the first time.Third-seeded Duke (26-6) will face sixth-seeded Colorado, an 82-60 winner over Middle Tennessee in the site’s first game, in Monday’s second round.Ketsia Athias led No. 14 seed Iona (26-7) with 20 points. Juana Camilion had 12.Duke led 47-16 at halftime, shooting 60.6% from the field. Ten players scored for the Blue Devils in the first half.In part because of 13 turnovers, Iona managed on...

Brandon Hagel has hat trick, Lightning beat Canadiens 5-3

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Hagel had his second NHL hat trick, Steven Stamkos reached the 30-goal mark for the eighth time and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied in the third period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Saturday night.Stamkos tied it at 3 at 3:14 of the third with a power-play one-timer. Hagel put the Lightning ahead to stay at 5:58 with his second of the game when his deflection of Mikhail Sergachev’s shot went past Samuel Montembeault.Hagel, playing his 200th NHL game on the first anniversary of being traded to the Lightning by the Chicago Blackhawks, completed his hat trick by hitting the empty net with 43.6 seconds remaining.“Last year, I was packing my stuff up a year ago and playing a hockey game tonight, and I wouldn’t have traded it for the world,” Hagel said. “I think I couldn’t have come to a better place.”Hagel’s ability to play up and down the lineup has impressed coach Jon Cooper.“You can put him anywhere,” Cooper said. “He’s like a Swiss army knife. You c...

Quick start helps NYCFC post 3-2 victory over D.C. United

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Talles Magno and Santiago Rodríguez scored first-half goals and New York City FC never trailed in a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.NYCFC (2-1-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute on a goal by Magno, his first of the season. Braian Cufré and Keaton Parks picked up assists on the score.NYCFC took a 2-0 lead into halftime after Rodríguez took a pass from Gabriel Pereira and found the net in the 37th minute.Christian Benteke pulled DC United (1-2-1) within a score when he scored in the first minute of the second half. Thiago Andrade upped the NYCFC lead to 3-1 in the 88th minute with an assist from Rodríguez. Steven Birnbaum took a pass from Mateusz Klich and scored in the 90th minute for DC United to complete the scoring.NYCFC outshot DC United 10-9 with a 6-4 edge in shots on goal.Luis Barraza finished with two saves for NYCFC. Tyler Miller had three saves for DC United.D.C. United has gone 2-12-1 in its last 15 road matches dating...

Formann scores 21 as Colorado’s 3s sink Middle Tennessee

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:21:59 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Frida Formann scored 21 points and Colorado unleashed a torrid 3-point shooting display to roll past Middle Tennessee 82-60 in the NCAA Tournament’s first round Saturday night. Jaylyn Sherrod added 13 points and Aaronette Vonleh had 11 points for the Buffaloes, who made a season-high 13 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. Seven Colorado players made at least one 3, led by Formann’s 5-for-8 effort.“If that’s what they’re giving us, I think we’re really good at taking advantage of it,” Formann said.Sixth-seeded Colorado (24-8), which will be in the second round for the first time since 2003, meets host Duke on Monday.“We’ve just worked so hard to get here and I’m just happy we’re back on this stage finally,” Formann said.Anastasiia Boldyreva’s 16 points, Savannah Wheeler’s 15 points and Kseniya Malashka’s 13 points led No. 11 seed Middle Tennessee (28-5), which had won 10 in a row.“They played extremely well,” Middle Tennessee coach Rick Insell said. “We didn’t play...