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Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades. Three senators were competing to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year and Republicans take...
Sykes scores 12, Southern Utah knocks off Bethesda (CA) 107-54
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Xavier Sykes had 12 points in Southern Utah's 107-54 win against Bethesda (CA) on Tuesday night. Sykes shot 3 of 6 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Thunderbirds (3-0). Hercy Miller scored 11 points, going 3 of 6 from the floor,...
Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gabe Madsen scored 24 points, Mike Sharavjamts added 19 and Utah pulled away in the second half to beat Queens University 96-65 on Tuesday night. Madsen, who had 12 3s over Utah's first two games, was 5 of 12 from the arc. Utah, which made a school-record 19...
Madsen leads Utah against Queens after 25-point game
Queens Royals (2-0) at Utah Utes (2-0) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utes -22.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts Queens after Gabe Madsen scored 25 points in Utah's 98-63 victory against the Central Arkansas...
North Alabama earns 87-69 win over UT Martin
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Jacari Lane had 22 points in North Alabama's 87-69 victory over UT Martin on Monday night. Lane also contributed four steals for the Lions (3-0). Canin Jefferson finished 5 of 5 from the field to add 12 points. Corneilous Williams finished 4 of 8 from the...
A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies. The Republican president-elect has barely begun naming key figures in his administration, but he has kept a rotation of associates...
Queens visits Utah following Madsen's 25-point performance
Queens Royals (2-0) at Utah Utes (2-0) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on Queens after Gabe Madsen scored 25 points in Utah's 98-63 victory against the Central Arkansas Bears. Utah went 22-15 overall last season while going...
Zuzic leads UT Martin against North Alabama after 21-point game
UT Martin Skyhawks (2-0) at North Alabama Lions (2-0) Florence, Alabama; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -10; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin plays North Alabama after Matija Zuzic scored 21 points in UT Martin's 114-61 win...
Utah AD Mark Harlan responds to Big 12 fine for blasting officiating crew after BYU rally
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah athletic director Mark Harlan responded to the Big 12 on Sunday after he was publicly reprimanded and fined $40,000 by the conference for blasting a league officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning...
Kalkbrenner misses only 1 shot, scores 24 in No. 15 Creighton's 96-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 24 points, Steven Ashworth added 15 points on five 3-pointers and No. 15 Creighton rolled past Fairleigh Dickinson 96-70 Sunday evening. The victory gave coach Greg McDermott win No. 327 in 15 seasons at Creighton, tying Dana Altman for...
