Duke Vs. Unc Results Coby White Leads Heels To Sweep Of Blue Devils

Freshman guard Coby White heated up in the second half to change a close game into a 15-point Tar Heel lead, but it was the continued defensive presence of Williams that ultimately propelled No. 3 UNC (26-5) to victory. A Williams block on an RJ Barrett 3-point attempt — which would have cut UNC’s lead to two with 56 seconds left — stemmed the tide of a Blue Devil comeback....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 766 words · Donald Beighley

Duke Vs. Unc Snow Out Makes Each Team S Schedule A Major Grind

Rescheduling the game in Chapel Hill for Feb. 20 was the only date left on the schedule that would prevent either team from playing on consecutive nights. Take a look at what’s in store for both teams, starting with this weekend. You’ll see that the Blue Devils have a particularly difficult three-day stretch where they’ll play at UNC, then face unbeaten Syracuse at home. Duke Saturday, Feb. 15 vs. Maryland Tuesday, Feb....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Jennifer Whittle

Duke Vs. Virginia Tech Results Blue Devils Narrowly Survive Again In Sweet 16

The 1-seed Blue Devils survived a tight 75-73 challenge from 4-seed Virginia Tech without an injured Cam Reddish when Ahmed Hill missed an open shot on an almost-inbound alley-oop play to end the game. Duke’s Tre Jones bounced back from an awful 5-of-15 shooting performance against Central Florida in the second round to finish with 22 points and five 3s in Friday’s Sweet 16 victory. MORE: Watch college basketball live with fuboTV (7-day trial)...

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 686 words · Martin Sandoval

Durant Goes Off Again Westbrook Injured Again In Thunder S Double Ot Win In Toronto

TORONTO — Kevin Durant had 51 points and 12 rebounds, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook limped off in the third quarter with a sprained right knee but the Oklahoma City Thunder survived to beat the Toronto Raptors 119-118 in double overtime on Friday night. Durant hit a go-ahead 3 with 1.7 seconds left in the second overtime, Reggie Jackson scored 25 and Serge Ibaka had 13 as the Thunder won their fourth straight and finished off a 3-0 road trip that also included wins at Chicago and Cleveland....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 720 words · Robert Shaw

During Trump Impeachment Hearing Fox News Judge Says Undisputed Evidence Trump Abused His Power

Impeachment proceedings against Trump are expected to be passed by the House of Representatives Wednesday night. “High crimes and misdemeanors is a basis for impeachment, the constitutional remedy for presidential behavior that subverts our democratic institutions,” Napolitano wrote. “In Mr. Trump’s case, we have undisputed evidence that he abused his power by inviting a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 presidential election and then compounded this by directing subordinates to refrain from giving congressionally commanded evidence of his behavior....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 485 words · Marianne Carper

Dutch Advance To Semis After Krul Saves Day In Penalty Kicks

Over 120 goalless minutes in Salvador, Louis van Gaal’s team struck the post or crossbar on three occasions and the Manchester United-bound manager unleashed an unexpected secret weapon from the bench during the dying seconds of extra time. Krul, who has an unremarkable penalty record at Newcastle United, came on for Jasper Cillessen to save Costa Rica’s second and last penalties from Celso Borges and Michael Umana. Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Dirk Kuyt were the Netherlands’ flawless foursome....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 670 words · Madge Davis

Duterte Says He Will Not Answer To White People As U.N. Investigates Human Rights Abuses In Philippines

The resolution, adopted by the U.N. last Thursday, requested that High Commissioner Michele Bachelet prepare a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in the Philippines, citing concerns over Duterte’s brutal war on drugs. Duterte is accused of overseeing thousands of extrajudicial killings, kidnappings, and arbitrary arrests and detention under his anti-drugs crackdown. He has also used incendiary rhetoric against his critics, the media, and political opponents. “I will only face, be tried or face a trial in a Philippine court, presided by a Filipino judge, [and] prosecuted by a Filipino....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 529 words · Michael Robinson

Dwight Howard Fires Agent With Free Agency Looming

“As I continue to embark on my NBA journey, I have decided to sever my relationship with Dan Fegan and Relativity Sports,” Howard said (via ESPN). “I have the utmost respect for Dan, but this is the right decision for me. My sole focus remains working with my teammates to position the Rockets for a pursuit of a championship. I wish Dan and the team at Relativity all the best in the future....

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Helen Hegyi

Dwyane Wade Miami Forever Going To Be My Home

Former President Barack Obama was among those to congratulate Wade on his outstanding career in a video tribute to the Heat legend on an emotional night in South Florida. The three-time NBA champion marked the occasion by scoring a team-high 30 points in a 122-99 victory that was not enough to get Miami into the playoffs. Wade, a 13-time NBA All-Star, will make one last appearance in his illustrious career against the Nets on Wednesday after delivering a message of thanks following his Miami swansong....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 269 words · Timothy Ball

Dwyane Wade S Fashion Sense Takes A Turn For The Worse In Esquire

“Flash” has been seen entering arenas in wardrobes closely resembling a women’s skirt and a women’s jumper. But on Tuesday, the cover for his feature in Esquire Magazine made its way onto the Internet and it looks like he was the love child of Derek Zoolander and Sub-Zero. MORE: Projecting the Rookie of the Year race | Becky Hammon as MC Hammer Seriously, Dwyane? Are you training to become a magician?...

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Jerome Vincent

Dybala In Line For Juventus Pay Rise

13 times Zlatan was the ultimate bad-ass The Argentina international joined Juventus from Palermo in June 2015 and has since developed into a key figure at the Turin giants. His existing contract with the Serie A champions runs until 2020, but general director Giuseppe Marotta has made it clear the club are keen to offer him better terms. “We have an excellent relationship with Paulo and his representatives,” Marotta told reporters....

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Tyler Goble

Dynamo Dresden S Wachs Injured In Deadly Shooting

Where will James go after Madrid? The 21-year-old was seriously hurt, but doctors confirmed that his condition was not life-threatening, the 2. Bundesliga club said in a statement. Dresden also confirmed that a relative of Wachs, reported to be his aunt, was killed in the attack that is said to have taken place at the store she ran in the city. A second member of staff was wounded, but is said to be stable in hospital....

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Jose Cox

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Apologizes For Boston Marathon Bombing

“I would like to now apologize to the victims, to the survivors,” he said. “I am sorry for the lives that I’ve taken, for the suffering that I’ve caused you and the damage that I’ve done.” MORE: Victims react to conviction | Images from 2013, 2015 | One runner’s emotional scars Tsarnaev, a Muslim, said he asked “Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families” and also asked Allah to show mercy on himself, his brother and his family....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 533 words · Orlando Brower

Eager To Make A Friend

For China’s leaders, the price of repression has never been higher. Double-digit economic growth (12 percent last year) and a surge in trade make China increasingly dependent on the rest of the world. At the same time, liberalized economic policies have the country once again testing the old limits of change. Out of jail just a few days, Wang Dan himself concedes this is not the China he left in 1989....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 297 words · Daryl Paterson

Derrick Rose Could Be Seeing Double For Months Doctors Say

The Chicago point guard is still experiencing double vision after suffering a left orbital fracture on the first day of practice this season, and it may last for another couple of months.MORE: Can Chicago beat Cleveland when it matters? | The Derrick Rose question “[The doctors] said it could be as long as three months,” coach Fred Hoiberg said, via ESPN. “But [the vision] has continued to improve and that’s obviously a positive....

January 3, 2023 · 1 min · 167 words · Karen Dennard

Desantis Mask Standoff To See Broward County School Board Out Almost 4K In Monthly Pay

Florida officials threatened to withhold funds equal to the salaries of the board members if Broward County and Alachua County don’t stand down from their stance on mask mandates. According to the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, school board members in Alachua County make $40,000 per year and in Broward County, $46,000. The order establishes the punishments for all four members in Alachua and eight of nine school board members in Broward....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 576 words · Santa Rodgers

Desean Jackson S Injury Not Good Will Keep Redskins Wr Out Longer Than Expected

The Washington Redskins wide receiver was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a rotator cuff injury but could miss more time, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. FANTASY: Week 10 injury updates | WR rankings Jackson, who suffered the injury during the team’s tie with the Cincinnati Bengals in London two weeks ago, did not participate in practice this week and was listed as doubtful on the team’s final injury report on Friday....

January 3, 2023 · 1 min · 158 words · Ernest Quinn

Desert Heat

“Usually when you have a car that strong, you find a way to mess it up and not pull into victory lane,” said Johnson, who led 255 of 334 laps to regain the points lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. “So I was really happy to see it through and close the deal at the end and get the car to victory lane. But it doesn't happen often....

January 3, 2023 · 6 min · 1080 words · Ethel Smith

Deshaun Watson Talks Lamar Jackson S Nfl Future His Own Bright One With Texans

Watson wasted no time showing off his passing and running skills in his six rookie starts for the Texans as the No. 12 overall pick last year. Watson also expects Jackson to pick up in the NFL where he left off in the ACC. “Lamar is a great kid and a great athlete. I know how all the things he’s able do and how he can produce,” Watson said. “He’ll continue to play at a high level and be successful....

January 3, 2023 · 4 min · 684 words · Porfirio Criswell

Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors Dolphins Getting Closer To Acquiring Embattled Texans Qb

Houston is apparently “getting closer” to a deal that could send their embattled franchise quarterback to the Dolphins, per a report from John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. McClain notes: “A deal could go down this week, according to people familiar with the negotiations.” The NFL trade deadline isn’t until Nov. 2, but the Texans have long been trying to move on from Watson. Now, it looks like it may happen....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 546 words · Jason Miller