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UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window
A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes. The caption read “Day 1 in the portal ...” Several weeks later, Hurley has added several...
National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday and is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to be signed out of the transfer portal by new coach Mark Pope. ...
What we know about the shooting of an Uber driver in Ohio and the scam surrounding it
It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. William J. Brock fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scheme to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said this week. Lo-Letha...
Police shoot Indiana man they say fired at officers
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Police shot and wounded an Indiana man they say fired at officers investigating a report of a domestic disturbance, state police said. The 42-year-old Connersville man was taken to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where his condition “is unknown at...
AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city
XENIA, Ohio (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On April 3, 1974, a fierce tornado barreled through Xenia, Ohio, without warning, killing 32 people, injuring hundreds and leveling half the city of 25,000. Hundreds were left homeless. Nearby Wilberforce, home to Central State University, was also hit with...
REX: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — REX American Resources Corp. (REX) on Thursday reported profit of $20.6 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dayton, Ohio-based company said it had profit of $1.16. The ethanol producer posted...
Michigan State's Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tom Izzo has made Michigan State a perennial postseason force, turning 26 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament into multiple takedowns of higher-seeded foes, eight Final Fours and one national title. On Saturday, the Hall of Famer will try to do something...
Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Jans knows what he wants to see when he turns on film of his Mississippi State team's defensive effort. Getting back quickly in transition. Defending ballhandlers without constant help. And a motor revving at go-go-go...
Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer
NEW YORK (AP) — Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting. With April 8's total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies...
Duquesne ousts No. 24 Dayton, star big man DaRon Holmes II from A-10 tourney, 65-57
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Clark III scored 16 points and Duquesne held off star big man DaRon Holmes II and No. 24 Dayton 65-57 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Holmes scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, but the Flyers (24-7), who came in...
