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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

Walter Clayton Jr.’s 34 points powered the Gators past the Tigers in their Final Four matchup. They now await the winner of Houston and Duke. SAN ANTONIO — The Florida Gators have punched their ticket to the National Championship Game after defeating the Auburn Tigers 79-73 in their Final Four matchup. Walter Clayton Jr. scored … Read more