Jahmir Young scored a game-high 28 points, and Maryland scored its most points in two months, but Terrance Shannon and Marcus Domask combined for 46 as No. 14 Illinois held on late to beat the Terrapins, 85-80, as the program mourned the death of longtime coach Lefty Driesell. … [Read more...] about Maryland fail to pull off upset of No. 14 Illinois amid Driesell tributes
Republican opponent of U.S. aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference
A Republican opponent of new U.S. funding for Ukraine argued at an international security conference Sunday that the package stuck in Congress wouldn't "fundamentally change the reality" on the ground and that Russia has an incentive to negotiate peace. … [Read more...] about Republican opponent of U.S. aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference
G League’s McClung repeats as NBA Slam Dunk champion with slam over O’Neal
Mac McClung sealed back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk contest titles on Saturday night. His final dunk, a reverse slam over 7-foot-1-inch Shaquille O'Neal, earned a perfect score from the judges. … [Read more...] about G League’s McClung repeats as NBA Slam Dunk champion with slam over O’Neal
Carnival parades on the French Riviera celebrate the upcoming Olympics and pop culture
As most of Europe moves into the solemn weeks before Easter, the party is just getting started on the French Rivera. … [Read more...] about Carnival parades on the French Riviera celebrate the upcoming Olympics and pop culture
Big money: Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's contract extension will push his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country after leading the Longhorns to the Big 12 championship and their first appearance in the College Football Playoff. … [Read more...] about Big money: Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year