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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head
Read full article: Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the headKansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawksā game against No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devilsā Maliq Brown in the head.
Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 pointsDuke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizonaās McKale Center.
NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern
Read full article: NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concernThe National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singlerās family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted.
Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Read full article: Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Popeās coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
Read full article: Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram postFormer Duke star Kyle Singlerās cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others.
Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
Read full article: Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the NazisA Pennsylvania museum has agreed to sell a 16th century portrait that once belonged to a Jewish family that was forced to part with it while fleeing Nazi Germany.
Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
Read full article: Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45Paige Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight of the womenās NCAA Tournament with a 53-45 victory over No. 7 seed Duke.
Houston All-America guard Jamal Shead injures right ankle in Sweet 16 vs. Duke
Read full article: Houston All-America guard Jamal Shead injures right ankle in Sweet 16 vs. DukeHouston point guard Jamal Shead exited the Cougars' Sweet 16 game against Duke with 6 1/2 minutes left in the first half after his right foot turned awkwardly on a move to the basket.
March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's loss
Read full article: March Madness: 154 perfect women's brackets remain on ESPN's site after Ohio State's lossPerfect brackets on the ESPN Tournament Challenge site fell hard after second-seeded Ohio Stateās exit Sunday in the second round action of the womenās NCAA Tournament.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Labor board gives Dartmouth's trustees more time to appeal as athletes prepare for union vote
Read full article: Labor board gives Dartmouth's trustees more time to appeal as athletes prepare for union voteThe National Labor Relations Board has granted Dartmouthās trustees extra time to request a review of a regional officialās ruling that the schoolās menās basketball players are employees.
UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017
Read full article: UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remain atop The Associated Press Top 25 menās college basketball poll for the third consecutive week.
UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumps
Read full article: UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumpsUConn remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll as the top five stayed the same from last week.
UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina, UCLA stay atop poll
Read full article: UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina, UCLA stay atop pollUConn fell to its worst ranking in 30 years when the Huskies dropped to 17th in The Associated Press womenās basketball poll, The last time the Huskies were ranked this low was the second poll of the 1993-94 season when they were 18th.
No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first time
Read full article: No. 3 Arizona jumps 9 places in AP Top 25 behind Kansas, Purdue; James Madison ranked for first timeKansas remained at No. 1 in the first Associated Press men's college basketball poll of the season.
Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top five
Read full article: Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top fiveNo. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado have jumped into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season.
Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC opener
Read full article: Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC openerRiley Leonard broke loose from a tackler and sprinted to the open for a 44-yard touchdown that highlighted Dukeās tough and physical performance that shocked ninth-ranked Clemson 28-7 in the season opener for both teams.
No. 5 Miami Hurricanes head to Albany to face No 12. Drake in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: No. 5 Miami Hurricanes head to Albany to face No 12. Drake in NCAA TournamentThe 2023 NCAA Tournament continues on Friday with an exciting Round of 64 matchup between the No. 12 Drake Bulldogs and No. 5 Miami Hurricanes.
California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, help
Read full article: California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, helpWith Southern Californiaās mountain communities under a snow emergency, residents are grappling with power outages, roof collapses, storm-related fires and lack of baby formula and medicine.
Garcia lifts Miami past Virginia in fourth overtime, 14-12
Read full article: Garcia lifts Miami past Virginia in fourth overtime, 14-12Jake Garciaās two-point scoring run in the fourth overtime ā the only play of the day to reach the end zone ā gave Miami a 14-12 win over Virginia on Saturday.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregonās Bo Nix and Wake Forestās Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
BYU investigation finds no racial slurs against Duke player
Read full article: BYU investigation finds no racial slurs against Duke playerAn investigation by Brigham Young University into allegations that fans engaged in racial heckling and uttered racial slurs at a Duke volleyball player last month found no evidence to support the claim.
US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energy
Read full article: US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energyU.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Rick Duke says Russiaās invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the worldās shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas.
Kentucky assistant Goestenkors retires for off-court role
Read full article: Kentucky assistant Goestenkors retires for off-court roleKentucky womenās basketball assistant Gail Goestenkors has retired from on-court coaching but will remain on coach Kyra Elzyās staff until her replacement is hired.
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot
Read full article: TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spotThe matchup between Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke and Tom Izzo of Michigan State highlights the final day of the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend.
Syracuse star Boeheim suspended after punch during ACC game
Read full article: Syracuse star Boeheim suspended after punch during ACC gameSyracuse star Buddy Boeheim has been suspended for the Orange's Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament game against Duke after he punched Florida State's Wyatt Wilkes in the stomach Wednesday during a second-round 's victory.
Gonzaga, Auburn lead NCAA men's committee's initial rankings
Read full article: Gonzaga, Auburn lead NCAA men's committee's initial rankingsGonzaga, Auburn, Arizona and Kansas hold No. 1 seeds in the initial rankings for the committee that will select the field for next monthās 68-team men's NCAA Tournament.
Red flags trailed ex-UCLA lecturer across elite universities
Read full article: Red flags trailed ex-UCLA lecturer across elite universitiesA trail of red flags about his behavior toward women followed Matthew Harris on an academic journey that took him to three of the nationās most prestigious universities: Duke, Cornell and then the University of California, Los Angeles.
Spanish monarch's sister and husband break up after 25 years
Read full article: Spanish monarch's sister and husband break up after 25 yearsThe sister of Spainās King Felipe VI, Cristina de BorbĆ³n, and her husband, IƱaki Urdangarin, are announcing the end of their marriage after nearly 25 years together.
Harry, Meghan visit NYC sites, including Sept. 11 memorial
Read full article: Harry, Meghan visit NYC sites, including Sept. 11 memorialPrince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawkās-eye view of New York City with a visit to the rebuilt World Trade Centerās signature tower.
1966 death of heiress' employee under renewed scrutiny
Read full article: 1966 death of heiress' employee under renewed scrutinyThe 1966 death of a longtime employee of wealthy tobacco and power company heiress Doris Duke is coming under renewed scrutiny because of an eyewitness account that has never before been made public.
Harry and Meghan to lead āVax Liveā fundraising concert
Read full article: Harry and Meghan to lead āVax Liveā fundraising concertPrince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizenās effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the worldās poorest countries.
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs
Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runsThat day turned out to be the end of the college basketball season. Hours later, Kansas announced its withdrawal from the Big 12 Tournament, leading to the cancellation of its semifinal matchup with No. The Jayhawks said in a statement they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament, which starts Thursday. Duke withdrew from the ACC Tournament and ended its season amid its own positive test before facing the 15th-ranked Seminoles in the quarterfinals. The tournament protocols include requiring each member of a team's travel party to complete seven negative COVID-19 tests before leaving for Indianapolis.
Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic
Read full article: Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemicThe timing couldnt be worse for the Queen's grandson Harry and his wife Meghan. (Steve Parsons/Pool via AP)LONDON ā Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast on Sunday. People have become used to āconnecting and communicating by our innovative technology" that allows them to āstay in touch with friends, family, colleagues, and counterparts,ā she said. It's unclear what public reaction, if any, the queen and other royal family members will have to the interview. The U.K.ās Sunday Times newspaper, citing an anonymous source, reported that the queen wouldn't watch it.
Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52
Read full article: Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52(AP Photo/Stew Milne)David Duke made a tiebreaking tip-in with 2.8 seconds left on Saturday and Providence held on after blowing a 20-point lead to beat No. Duke and Nate Watson scored 20 points apiece, and Noah Horchler had 10 points and 13 rebounds for Providence (13-12, 9-10 Big East). PC led 38-18 in the first before Villanova scored the first 11 points of the second. He joined Gillespie on the bench for the second half, wearing a boot. SECOND HALF WOESProvidence took an 11-point lead into halftime in its last game, against St. Johnās on Wednesday.
No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split
Read full article: No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)LONDON ā The timing couldnāt be worse for Harry and Meghan. āHarry and Meghan are hugely popular,āā Pauline Maclaran, a professor of marketing and author of āRoyal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture,ā told The Associated Press. āThe firmā is a nickname for the royal family, sometimes used with affection and sometimes with a note of criticism. More damaging for the palace was the interview Prince Andrew, Harryās uncle, did with the BBC in 2019. āItās just such a mess,ā said Penny Junor, who has written several books about the royals, including a biography of Harry.
It's final: Harry and Meghan won't return as working royals
Read full article: It's final: Harry and Meghan won't return as working royalsAmerican actress Meghan Markle, a former star of the TV legal drama āSuits,ā married the queen's grandson Harry at Windsor Castle in May 2018. They retain their titles of duke and duchess, and Harry is still sixth in line to the British throne. Harry and Meghan now live in Santa Barbara, California and are expecting their second child. Angela Levin, who has written a biography of Prince Harry, said the queen's anxiety about what the Winfrey interview might disclose may have prompted the royal family to announce the split with Harry and Meghan sooner than planned. A spokesperson for the couple hit back at suggestions that Meghan and Harry were not devoted to duty.
The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players
Read full article: The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHLās COVID-19 list is now down to 13 players, marking the second-lowest total since the league first began publishing it on Jan. 13. His addition came the same day four Wild players were removed from the list: Jonas Brodin, Victor Rask, Carson Soucy and Cam Talbot. Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou was also cleared after spending a league-high 21 days on the list. The professional hockey team started in 2013 in the Central Hockey League, helping fill the void after the Ontario Hockey Leagueās Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay. The New Jersey Devils still lead all NHL teams in both the number of players and the number of combined days on the COVID-19 list.
Blake James sees Canes football season as a step forward
Read full article: Blake James sees Canes football season as a step forwardJames was asked about the football team. Overall, it was a real step forward from the previous year, Mannyās first year as head coach. I donāt want to take away from the fact that as a program, I thought we took a step forward. James said, āI think heās got already in a short window, a track record of showing that heās willing to make changes. So far, the changes that heās made have really worked out well.āJames cited the Canes ability to clean up the punting and kicking game.
Royal occasion: Oprah Winfrey to interview Meghan and Harry
Read full article: Royal occasion: Oprah Winfrey to interview Meghan and HarryFILE - Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London, Thursday, March 5, 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)NEW YORK ā Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be speaking with Oprah Winfrey, their first major television interview since quitting royal duties and buying a home last year in the U.S. The 90-minute "Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Specialā will air March 7, CBS announced Monday. āWinfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure," according to CBS.
Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie
Read full article: Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for ArchieFILE - Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London, Thursday, March 5, 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)LOS ANGELES ā The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday. A spokesperson for Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, said in a statement: āWe can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. A few days ago, the duchess won a privacy claim against a newspaper over the publication of a personal letter to her estranged father.
Tar Heels sorry for breaching COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: Tar Heels sorry for breaching COVID-19 protocols(AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)North Carolina players apologized Tuesday for not following school and athletic department COVID-19 guidelines during a celebratory gathering after a win at rival Duke. āOur intention was to celebrate privately within our group,ā the players and managers said in a statement released by the school. āBut they realize they did make a mistake, for which they are paying a very significant price,ā Williams said. The Tar Heels (12-6, 7-4 ACC), who have won seven of nine, are scheduled to visit ninth-ranked Virginia on Saturday. āWe have worked too hard for eight months doing the right things to make those kinds of mistakes at this point in the season,ā the players and managers said.
Miami football schedule released for 2021
Read full article: Miami football schedule released for 2021CORAL GABLES, Fla. ā From Alabama to Duke, the Miami Hurricanesā full 2021 football schedule was released Thursday morning by the ACC. We already knew the season would kick off with a showdown against the defending champion Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Hereās how the whole schedule shapes up:SEPT. 4. vs. Alabama (in Atlanta, Ga.)SEPT. 11 vs. Appalachian State (Hard Rock Stadium)SEPT. 18 vs. Michigan State (Hard Rock Stadium)SEPT. 25 vs. Central Connecticut State (Hard Rock Stadium)SEPT. 30 vs. Virginia (Hard Rock Stadium)OCT. 16 at North Carolina (Chapel Hill, N.C.)OCT. 23 vs. N.C. State (Hard Rock Stadium)OCT. 30 at Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pa.)NOV. 6 vs. Georgia Tech (Hard Rock Stadium)NOV. 13 at Florida State (Tallahassee, Fla.)NOV. 20 vs. Virginia Tech (Hard Rock Stadium)NOV. 27 at Duke (Durham, N.C.)Kickoff times are to be announced
Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2
Read full article: Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men's basketball poll Monday. āEveryone has dealt with this,ā said Wright, whose team finally gets back on the court Tuesday night against Seton Hall. The Golden Gophers were followed by Auburn, one of this week's poll newcomers, Missouri and Clemson. āWeāre still finding out about our team,ā said coach Mike Krzyzewski, whose team nearly rallied from an 18-point deficit against Virginia Tech. IN AND OUTThe Bruins were the other newcomer to this week's poll after improving to 11-2 and 7-0 in the Pac-12 with consecutive wins over Washington State and Washington.
The Latest: Pittsburgh-Duke men's basketball postponed
Read full article: The Latest: Pittsburgh-Duke men's basketball postponed(AP Photo/Darren Abate)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that the Pittsburgh-Duke menās basketball game scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues. ___Syracuse's womenās basketball game against North Carolina scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution after confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test within the Syracuse program announced on Sunday. ___Vanderbilt womenās basketball has postponed the first three Southeastern Conference games of the league schedule as it deals with positive COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and quarantines. The Spurs announced Monday that their home games will remain without fans for now.
Quaterback Keeper: Miami Hurricanes quarterback DāEriq King to return next season
Read full article: Quaterback Keeper: Miami Hurricanes quarterback DāEriq King to return next seasonMiami coach Manny Diaz congratulates quarterback D'Eriq King (1) after a touchdown pass against Duke during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)CORAL GABLES, Fla. ā The Miami Hurricanes are running a quarterback keeper. Canes QB DāEriq King announced on social media Saturday that he will return to the University of Miami. King transferred to Miami prior to this season from the University of Houston. King started all 10 games for the Hurricanes, leading Miami to an 8-2 record. The 23-year-old threw for 2,573 yards and 22 touchdowns, with only 5 interceptions on the season for the Canes.
AP source: Duke women end basketball season amid virus
Read full article: AP source: Duke women end basketball season amid virusThe Duke women's basketball team has ended its season amid the coronavirus pandemic, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)The Duke women's basketball team has ended its season amid the coronavirus pandemic, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The womenās basketball team has been on pause since Dec. 16 because of two positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the programās travel party. The Ivy League opted out of playing winter sports in November before the basketball season started. See just what would be best?āThe virus has already caused many games to be canceled or postponed in the first month of the season.
The Latest: Cal Baptist-Arizona basketball game canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Cal Baptist-Arizona basketball game canceled___The Duke womenās basketball team has paused team activities due to two positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the programās travel party. 4 North Carolina State as well as Tuesdayās game against UNC Wilmington. Instead, athletic director Greg McGarity says Georgia will seek another way to honor its seniors and the Bulldogsā focus will switch to a bowl game. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says the womenās basketball game scheduled for Sunday featuring Duke at North Carolina State has been postponed. The league says the postponement follows positive COVID-19 tests, subsequent quarantining and contact tracing within the Duke womenās program.
The Latest: Duke-Miami women's basketball game postponed
Read full article: The Latest: Duke-Miami women's basketball game postponed(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Sunday's womenās basketball game between Duke and Miami has been postponed as part of multiple schedule adjustments. Two days after that game, the ACC announced the Cardinalsā home game against North Carolina set for Sunday was postponed due to coronavirus issues within the Cardinals program. Running backs Matt Breida (COVID-19 list) and Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) were already sidelined. Itās the third Washington State game that has been postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Cal (1-3) and Washington State (1-2) are struggling to qualify for postseason play.
The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled___Utah Stateās menās basketball team is pausing full team activities and has canceled its game against Weber State on Saturday due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program. Texas (6-3, 5-3) returned three positive tests after blowing out Kansas State last week, prompting school officials to shut down practice. ___Citing a surge of positive COVID-19 cases and contact tracing in the football program, West Virginia has paused all football activities for the next seven days and will not host No. ___South Carolina has called off its menās basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. ___Georgia has canceled its womenās basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlandersā program.
Miami Hurricanes will return to action Saturday night at Duke
Read full article: Miami Hurricanes will return to action Saturday night at DukeMIAMI ā The Miami Hurricanes have found an opponent. The Canes will play at Duke on Saturday night at 8 p.m.Miami was originally scheduled to play at Wake Forest, but that game was cancelled because of Covid-19 cases within the Wake Forest program. Miamiās last game was at Virginia Tech on November 14. The Canes outbreak included head coach Manny Diaz. The Canes game on Saturday night will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
Duchess of Sussex reveals she had miscarriage in the summer
Read full article: Duchess of Sussex reveals she had miscarriage in the summerFILE - Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London on March 5, 2020. The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July. Meghan described the experience in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Wednesday. The former Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry have a son, Archie, born in 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)LONDON ā The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July, giving a personal account of the traumatic experience in hope of helping others.
March Madness in one place? NCAA looking at Indianapolis
Read full article: March Madness in one place? NCAA looking at IndianapolisFILE - Duke players celebrate after the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament championship game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis, in this Monday, April 6, 2015, file photo. 4 seeds during an opening weekend that epitomized the beloved spectacle the NCAA Tournament has become. Multiple basketball programs are currently on pause due to COVID-19 and the Ivy League announced last week the cancellation of winter sports, including menās and womenās basketball. Gavitt said there is no plan to change the start date and the NCAA Tournament is expected to be played in March and April as scheduled. A one-site NCAA Tournament will cause a financial hit to the cities scheduled to host early-round and regional games.
The Latest: Arkansas coach Pittman tests positive for virus
Read full article: The Latest: Arkansas coach Pittman tests positive for virusThe reserve/COVID-19 list is either for players who have tested positive or have been in close contact with someone who has. ___Italian basketball team Olimpia Milano has suspended all team activity after ānumerousā members of the squad tested positive for the coronavirus. ___The Danish soccer federation has put eight national team players and some staff members in quarantine after two positive tests for COVID-19. Robert Skov of German club Hoffenheim is one of the people who tested positive. ___European qualifying in December for the Women's Rugby World Cup next year in New Zealand has been postponed.
Judge says new royal book can be used in Meghan privacy case
Read full article: Judge says new royal book can be used in Meghan privacy caseJudge Francesca Kaye gave Associated Newspapers Ltd. permission to amend its defense to add āfurther particularsā relating to the book āFinding Freedom," which was published last month. Associated Newspapers is contesting the claim in London's High Court. A full trial in Meghan's lawsuit against Associated Newspapers is due to start in January. American actress Meghan Markle, star of TV legal drama āSuits,ā married Harry, one of the grandsons of Queen Elizabeth II, in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle in May 2018. ___Follow all AP stories about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at https://apnews.com/hub/prince-harry
The Latest: Army football schedule includes Navy, Air Force
Read full article: The Latest: Army football schedule includes Navy, Air ForceThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Army has finalized its football schedule and the Black Knights will play 11 games, eight at home. The rest of the home slate includes Louisiana-Monroe, BYU, Abilene Christian, The Citadel, Mercer, Air Force and Georgia Southern. ___Duke will open its season for football and other fall sports with no fans at home games because of the coronavirus pandemic. The school will contact football fans who have purchased season or single-game tickets or have seating and suite contracts in Blue Devil Tower regarding potential options. The school will allow fans to purchase a fan cutout of a person or pet to be placed in seats for football games.
11-year-old basking in anthem performance at Wade ceremony
Read full article: 11-year-old basking in anthem performance at Wade ceremonySinging the National anthem at Dwyane Wadeās Jersey retirement ceremony over the weekend, her mom Kristin Anderson says she went into a shock. "When itās your child, sheās my only one and Iām just Iām happy. Iām really happy. Iām proud of her. Iām really proud of her.ā
Duke beats Miami 27-17 to snap 5-game slide
Read full article: Duke beats Miami 27-17 to snap 5-game slideDURHAM, N.C. ā Quentin Harris ran for one touchdown and threw for another, and Dukeās defense had nine sacks in a 27-17 victory over Miami on Saturday, snapping its five-game losing streak. Harris, who had an early 24-yard scoring run, was 10 of 24 for 156 yards and rushed for 49 yards for Duke - a figure skewed by six sacks. His 18-yard pass to Calhoun to the Miami 5 set up Jacksonās score that made it 20-17 with 9:37 to play. Williams was 11 of 26 for 142 yards with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Robert Burns and CamāRon Harris ran 8 yards for an early touchdown for the Hurricanes (6-6, 4-4), who closed the regular season with consecutive losses. Duke: Waits for spring practice to start.
Harry and Meghan to take 'family time' off, says royal source
Read full article: Harry and Meghan to take 'family time' off, says royal source(CNN) - Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will take a break from royal duties towards the end of the year, dividing their time between the US and the UK, a royal source has told CNN. "I don't know where we could live in Africa at the moment," Harry told reporter Tom Bradby in the short snippet of the documentary. A royal source told CNN there were no firm plans yet and so could not confirm the length of time the couple would take away from the public eye. Meghan is suing British newspaper Mail on Sunday for publishing a selectively edited version version of a private letter Meghan sent to her father. In the documentary, "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey," Harry also says every camera flash takes him "straight back" to the death of his mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997 when her car crashed as it was being chased by a paparazzo on a motorbike.
Plane carrying Prince William and Kate forced to abort landing
Read full article: Plane carrying Prince William and Kate forced to abort landing(CNN) - A British Royal Air Force plane carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was forced to abandon landing twice in Pakistan due to bad weather on Thursday. Prince William and his wife Kate are on a five-day official visit to the country. When an approach was finally made around an hour later, severe turbulence shook the aircraft and the plane aborted its attempt to land. The aircraft was converted by the British Royal Air Force to provide VIP transport for government officials and the royal family. Despite the rocky end to the day, the duke -- a former air ambulance pilot -- was in good spirits and went to the back of the plane to see journalists after landing.
Duchess of Cambridge spotlights Pakistan's designers on 5-day tour
Read full article: Duchess of Cambridge spotlights Pakistan's designers on 5-day tourDuring the duke and duchess' 2014 tour of New Zealand and Australia, she wore a dress by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead for a trip to Dunedin. And in 2016, she arrived in Mumbai during the couple's tour of India and Bhutan in a dress by Indian designer Anita Dongre. The duchess wore white trousers by Khan later the same day to meet the prime minister, as well as a bright green Catherine Walker tunic and a matching chiffon dupatta by Pakastani brand Bonanza Satrangi. During visits to Canada in 2011 and 2016, the duchess repeatedly wore red and white. Designer Catherine Walker, meanwhile, was one of Diana's favorites; by wearing her designs on the royal tour, Catherine could be paying subtle tribute.
Harry, Meghan and Archie head to Africa
Read full article: Harry, Meghan and Archie head to Africa(CNN) - Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their baby son Archie kick off their first tour as a family on Monday in southern Africa. At the request of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will travel together to South Africa before Harry continues on to Angola and Malawi. On a personal note, I can't wait to introduce my wife and son to South Africa! In case you're wondering, they are flying commercialFollowing a backlash over their use of private jets this summer, Harry and Meghan are traveling to and from southern Africa on a commercial flight. It'll get personal for Harry in AngolaMidway through the tour, Harry will pay tribute to his mother, the late Princess Diana, and her anti-landmine legacy.
Hurricanes host Duke to begin 2020, have tough February on road
Read full article: Hurricanes host Duke to begin 2020, have tough February on roadCORAL GABLES, Fla. - Miami will travel to Clemson for a New Year's Eve tilt before returning to South Florida to host Duke for the first Atlantic Coast Conference basketball game in 2020. The Hurricanes will also host Duke (Jan. 4), Florida State (Jan. 18), Virginia Tech (Jan. 28), Virginia (March 4) and Syracuse (March 7). The home game against the Seminoles will be sandwiched between road trips in North Carolina at North Carolina State (Jan. 15) and Duke (Jan. 21). After playing Duke for the second time in six games, the Hurricanes will face North Carolina in Chapel Hill four days later. Each ACC team will play at least one conference game before the start of the new calendar year.
Local10.com college football picks: Week 1
Read full article: Local10.com college football picks: Week 1Local 10 sports reporter Clay Ferraro has an early lead on the rest of the group leading into the first full weekend of college football. Clay was the only person to pick Florida to beat Miami last Saturday in Orlando, although it nearly didn't happen. 8 Gators edged the Hurricanes 24-20 thanks to 10 sacks on redshirt freshman quarterback Jarren Williams. The threat of Hurricane Dorian forced the game between Florida State and Boise State, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday in Jacksonville, to move to Tallahassee. Otherwise, all the picks are the same.
Will, Kate take budget flight after Harry, Meghan called out for jet
Read full article: Will, Kate take budget flight after Harry, Meghan called out for jetThe Duchess safely delivered a boy at(CNN) - Prince William, his wife Catherine and their three children took a budget airline flight on Thursday -- just days after his brother Prince Harry and wife Meghan faced criticism for their use of private jets. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their family on economy airline FlyBe for a flight from Norwich in eastern England to Aberdeen on Scotland's east coast. The environmental footprint of a private jet is also much greater than that of a commercial plane. The star said he and his husband David Furnish had paid for the private jet to Nice for security reasons, and had made a donation to an environmental charity. To maintain a high level of much-needed protection, we provided them with a private jet flight," he posted on Twitter.
Meghan's friend calls out 'racist bullies' who abuse duchess
Read full article: Meghan's friend calls out 'racist bullies' who abuse duchessCNN image(CNN) - A friend of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has defended Prince Harry's wife in a post on Instagram, calling out the "racist bullies" who criticize her, following years of "undeserved hate and abuse." British and international media covered the story extensively, and the duchess' behavior is routinely criticized by British media outlets. Shame on you, you racist bullies," Jessica Mulroney, a well-known Canadian stylist, posted online. Although Mulroney didn't mention Meghan by name, she captioned the post "3 years of undeserved hate and abuse. Meghan has been the target of racist abuse since her relationship with Prince Harry was revealed by the media in 2016.
Meghan and Harry release Archie christening photos
Read full article: Meghan and Harry release Archie christening photosCNN image(CNN) - Royal fans have finally got a proper look of Britain's newest royal, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The baby son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was christened in Windsor on Saturday, exactly two months after Archie was born on May 6. A second, black and white photo, pictured just Archie, Meghan and Harry in the Rose Garden at the castle. Harry was christened at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in 1984, and he and Meghan wed there in May 2018. However, when Prince Charles becomes King, Prince Harry's son will automatically become His Royal Highness Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.