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“I’m very proud, and for the team and for myself that, like, everyone’s made it this far and it’s just amazing,” Jace said. HOUSTON — Houston is pumped about the Coogs’ run to the National Championship, but there’s one kid who’s probably the most excited of all. Jace Abarca, 12, told KHOU 11 about how … Read more

The UConn standout will close out her college career when the Huskies face South Carolina in Sunday’s national title game. TAMPA, Fla. — Paige Bueckers insists she’s not concerned about her legacy. The UConn standout will close out her college career when the Huskies face South Carolina in Sunday’s national title game. She said Saturday … Read more

Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four years ago. DALLAS — Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach Saturday after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four … Read more

Ace Flagg, born just one minute before Cooper, has carved out his own winning path. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Everyone knows Cooper Flagg — the Duke basketball superstar and projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.  But, have you been introduced to his twin brother — Ace? Ace Flagg, born just one minute before … Read more

Hundreds of people packed Civic Park for Tip-Off Tailgate festivities, which included games, food and a massive screen showing both games on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of college basketball fans flooded San Antonio this weekend with the hopes of witnessing their favored teams move on to Monday’s championship game.  The NCAA Men’s … Read more

Jose Altuve led off the game with a home run, but that was all Houston could muster Saturday. HOUSTON — ose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. The Twins were hitless against Spencer Arighetti (1-1) until the fourth, when … Read more