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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 Singler’s 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 Pope’s 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 Singler’s 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 women’s NCAA Tournament with a 53-45 victory over No. 7 seed Duke.
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 State’s exit Sunday in the second round action of the women’s 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 Dartmouth’s trustees extra time to request a review of a regional official’s ruling that the school’s men’s 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 men’s 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 women’s 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 Duke’s tough and physical performance that shocked ninth-ranked Clemson 28-7 in the season opener for both teams.
California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, help
Read full article: California's snow-stranded residents need food, plows, helpWith Southern California’s mountain communities under a snow emergency, residents are grappling with power outages, roof collapses, storm-related fires and lack of baby formula and medicine.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregon’s Bo Nix and Wake Forest’s 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 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the world’s shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas.
Former Ypsilanti star Emoni Bates lists Michigan basketball in top 6, sets June announcement date
Read full article: Former Ypsilanti star Emoni Bates lists Michigan basketball in top 6, sets June announcement dateFormer star Ypsilanti high schooler and current No. 1-ranked transfer player Emoni Bates recently entered the transfer portal, where he named the Michigan Wolverines one of his top six destinations ahead of the 2022 college basketball season.
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County putting record donation to use
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County putting record donation to useA Habitat for Humanity Home in Southfield that was completed a few months ago has a new homeowner, and the key ceremony will happen this spring. It’s a momentous occasion for the family, and comes on the heels of a major donation to the nonprofit.
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.
Michigan State basketball defeats Davidson in first round of NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Michigan State basketball defeats Davidson in first round of NCAA TournamentMichigan State basketball rode a late surge Friday to knock off No. 10 seed Davidson and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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 month’s 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 nation’s 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 Spain’s King Felipe VI, Cristina de Borbón, and her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, are announcing the end of their marriage after nearly 25 years together.
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.
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs
Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runsThe Jayhawks withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the program, which led to the cancellation of their semifinal matchup with No. It is unclear what the COVID-19 issues mean for the Virginia and Kansas going forward, though the Jayhawks released a statement that they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament. AdThe Jayhawks learned earlier this week they would be without center David McCormack and backup forward Tristan Enaruna due to COVID-19 protocols. The NCAA Tournament will be held entirely in the state of Indiana to create what NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt has called a “controlled environment” instead of a bubble. AdThe 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 – 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 “connecting and communicating by our innovative technology" that allows them to “stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues, and counterparts,” 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.’s 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. John’s 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 – The timing couldn’t be worse for Harry and Meghan. “Harry and Meghan are hugely popular,’’ Pauline Maclaran, a professor of marketing and author of “Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture,” told The Associated Press. “The firm” 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, Harry’s uncle, did with the BBC in 2019. “It’s just such a mess,” 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 royalsFILE - Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London, Thursday, March 5, 2020. 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 NHL’s 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 League’s 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.
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 – 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 Special” will air March 7, CBS announced Monday. “Winfrey 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 – 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: “We 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. “Our intention was to celebrate privately within our group,” the players and managers said in a statement released by the school. “But they realize they did make a mistake, for which they are paying a very significant price,” 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. “We have worked too hard for eight months doing the right things to make those kinds of mistakes at this point in the season,” the players and managers said.
Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriend’s throat charged with domestic violence
Read full article: Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriend’s throat charged with domestic violenceRIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview resident Kyle Duke, 21, was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend from Garden City. On Sunday at around 5 p.m. officers were called to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of Fort Street in Riverview. Duke allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked his girlfriend to prevent her from calling police for help. The victim stated that Duke held a knife to her throat. We’re grateful that the victim’s injuries were not more significant given the alleged involvement of a knife during the incident.
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. “Everyone has dealt with this,” 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. “We’re still finding out about our team,” 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.
NCAA to play all 67 March Madness men's games in Indiana
Read full article: NCAA to play all 67 March Madness men's games in IndianaThe NCAA announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2020, that this year's 67 men's basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana. Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium as well as at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena at Purdue and Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ball State, Butler, Indiana, IUPUI, Purdue and the Horizon League will co-host the tournament and NCAA officials say most games will be played in Indianapolis. The Final Four had already been scheduled to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in April.
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games
Read full article: The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games(AP Photo/Darren Abate)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___East Tennessee State will allow 10% of capacity for basketball games starting Wednesday night at the Buccaneers’ men’s game with Western Carolina. No single-game tickets will be available, though 100 student tickets will be available for games at Freedom Hall and 50 for women’s games at Brooks Gym. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that the men’s basketball game between No. ___Syracuse's women’s basketball game against North Carolina scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. ___Vanderbilt women’s 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.
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 women’s basketball team has been on pause since Dec. 16 because of two positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the program’s travel party. The Ivy League opted out of playing winter sports in November before the basketball season started. See just what would be best?”The virus has already caused many games to be canceled or postponed in the first month of the season.
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 – 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.
Here’s the full Michigan State basketball schedule for the 2020-2021 season
Read full article: Here’s the full Michigan State basketball schedule for the 2020-2021 season(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State basketball announced its full schedule for the shortened 2020-2021 basketball season. The Spartans have a loaded non-conference schedule that includes games at Duke and Virginia. Then, the 20-game Big Ten slate begins. LATEST: Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19Here’s a look at the full schedule:
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 “numerous” 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 “further particulars” relating to the book “Finding 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 “Suits,” 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.
Duke climbs to No. 1 in AP poll following Kentuckys loss
Read full article: Duke climbs to No. 1 in AP poll following Kentuckys loss1 in The Associated Press mens college basketball poll following Kentuckys surprising loss to Evansville. The Blue Devils received 52 first-place votes from a 65-member media panel in the poll released Monday. 3 Michigan State, the preseason No. 1 last week after knocking off top-ranked Michigan State to open the season. ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Virginia Tech football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia Tech football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreATLANTA Virginia Tech started October with an 0-2 ACC record and little hope of contending in the Coastal Division, but the Hokies head into Saturdays game at Georgia Tech squarely in the race. Junior linebacker David Curry recorded nine tackles and a sack last week, and leads the Yellow Jackets with 74 stops. Yellow Jackets freshman WR Ahmarean Brown has caught a touchdown pass from Graham in three consecutive games and owns five receiving scores this season. Virginia Tech is one victory shy of becoming bowl eligible for the 27th consecutive season. PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 27, Georgia Tech 17
Duke football vs. Syracuse: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Duke football vs. Syracuse: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreDURHAM, N.C. Syracuse was a ranked team to begin the season, but that feels like a distant memory at this point. Having lost four straight games, the Orange hit the road Saturday as double-digit underdogs to a Duke team that has lost three in a row. Duke has not won a game this season in which it has scored fewer than 41 points. The teams have not met since 2014 when Duke rolled past Syracuse 27-10. PREDICTION: Syracuse 29, Duke 27
Jones scores 31, No. 2 Duke beats Georgia State, 74-63
Read full article: Jones scores 31, No. 2 Duke beats Georgia State, 74-63(AP Photo/Ben McKeown)DURHAM, NC Tre Jones scored a career-high 31 points and No. 2 Duke pulled away to beat pesky Georgia State 74-63 on Friday night. On the last one, he blew past Chris Clerkley while drawing contact from the Georgia State guard, then hit a free throw to put Duke up 51-40. Georgia State has claimed three NCAA bids in five years and if the Panthers play like this all season, they should claim a fourth. And while Jones finished 4 of 8 from 3-point range, the rest of the team was a combined 3 of 20.
Virginia football vs. North Carolina: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Virginia football vs. North Carolina: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreCHAPEL HILL, N.C. The race for first place in the ACC Coastal division heats up Saturday when Virginia visits North Carolina for the 124th edition of the South's Oldest Rivalry. LINE: North Carolina -2.5"Luckily we're still at the top of the division," Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall told the media. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (4-4, 3-2)Freshman quarterback Sam Howell completed only 10-of-26 passes against Duke but he still leads the ACC in passing yards (2,119) and touchdowns (22). Only Minnesota and Wisconsin (127 games) have met more often than Virginia and North Carolina. PREDICTION: North Carolina 24, Virginia 21
Duke football vs. North Carolina: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Duke football vs. North Carolina: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreDuke suffered a 48-14 setback at Virginia and the Tar Heels finally succumbed in the sixth overtime 43-41 at Virginia Tech last week in the longest game in league history. Duke junior DE Victor Dimukeje has recorded all of his 6.5 sacks in the last three contests. North Carolina is 10-for-16 on field goals this season and Duke's junior K AJ Reed has made all eight of his attempts. The Tar Heels leads the all-time series 60-41-4, but the Blue Devils have won three in a row after a 42-35 triumph last year. PREDICTION: North Carolina 31, Duke 28More college football scores
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.
Miami football vs. Virginia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Miami football vs. Virginia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreMIAMI - It's back to the gridiron for Miami (Fla.) after a week off following an unexpectedly narrow 17-12 victory at home over non-conference foe Central Michigan. "(Head coach Justin Fuente) wants to find an identity, but we want to be known like what we say: Hard, smart, tough," Hokies offensive lineman Lecitus Smith told reporters. Bud Foster's defense (352.3 yards per game) gave up scores (six TDs, one field goal) on seven of Duke's final eight possessions last week. The Hurricanes have played in three games decided by five points or fewer, winning just once (against Central Michigan). PREDICTION: Miami 30, Virginia Tech 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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.
Alabama football vs. New Mexico State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Alabama football vs. New Mexico State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreTua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the offense against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. CoxGetty Images)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Second-ranked Alabama looks for its second straight easy victory when it hosts New Mexico State on Saturday. Jeudy said he feels the Crimson Tide offense won't be the same type of quick-strike attack it was last season. Alabama, which is facing New Mexico State for the first time, is 12-0 in home openers under coach Nick Saban. PREDICTION: Alabama 62, New Mexico State 3More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Alabama football vs. Duke: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Alabama football vs. Duke: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreATLANTA - Second-ranked Alabama begins pursuit of its fifth consecutive College Football Playoff championship appearance when it faces Duke on Saturday in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. The Crimson Tide lost to Clemson in last season's title game after winning two of the previous three national crowns. "We've always had a highly disciplined team, and our team was that way last year to a point for a while. Crimson Tide junior G Deonte Brown will miss the first four games due to an NCAA violation. PREDICTION: Alabama 58, Duke 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Hang Out With Yankees in London
Read full article: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Hang Out With Yankees in LondonMeghan Markle and Prince Harry visited the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium ahead of the very first regular season MLB game in London. Their outing comes just about eight weeks after Meghan gave birth to their son, Archie. The Red Sox presented the parents with a themed onsesie red, of course. The Yankees gave Meghan and Harry a baby-sized jersey with "ARCHIE" written on the back, paired with the number 19. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Hire Nanny to Help Care for Archie: ReportMeghan Markle Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Revealing Baby Archie