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Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year term
Read full article: Capitol rioter, a ‘one man wrecking ball,' gets 7-year termAn Iowa man who admitted to taking part in the assault of a police officer as part of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday after the judge called him one of the most serious offenders on that day.
Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio State
Read full article: Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio StateCollin Gillespie scored 20 points, Eric Dixon hit a big 3-pointer late and second-seeded Villanova fended off seventh-seeded Ohio State 71-61 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 9 Buckeyes edge No. 4 Michigan, make Big Ten title game
Read full article: No. 9 Buckeyes edge No. 4 Michigan, make Big Ten title gameOhio State forward E.J. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS – Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. just wanted a second chance at his home-state team. 9 Buckeyes fend off the fourth-ranked Wolverines for a 68-67 victory and a trip to the Big Ten Tournament title game. “This rivalry means a lot to a lot of our guys, a lot of our Ohio guys," Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann said. The Wolverines appeared in three straight title games before last year's was cancelled because of COVID-19.
Garza, Weiskamp lead No. 9 Iowa over No. 4 Ohio State 73-57
Read full article: Garza, Weiskamp lead No. 9 Iowa over No. 4 Ohio State 73-574 Ohio State 73-57 on Sunday. But a 3-pointer from Weiskamp and a couple of baskets in the paint by Garza got the Hawkeyes out of the danger zone and Ohio State couldn't chip away down the stretch. BIG PICTUREIowa: The resilient Hawkeyes took it to Ohio State and will try to finish strong with tournament seeding in mind. Ohio State: After losing to No. Ohio State: Finishes regular season against No.
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume
Read full article: Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resumeWashington came up short, defended by Langford, on a layup with about five seconds left to trigger Holtmann's second technical. Michigan State was coming off an 81-72 win over No. The Buckeyes beat Michigan State 79-62 at home, ending a four-game losing streak in the series. Michigan State: Point guard Foster Loyer was on the bench, but not in uniform, resting his injured left shoulder for a third game in a row. Michigan State: Play at Maryland on Sunday, a third game in six days against a team that has been resting and practicing since beating Rutgers on Feb. 21.
Young's 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65
Read full article: Young's 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65If he keeps playing this way, the Ohio State senior and his teammates just might keep running deep into March. That, along with 10 3-pointers on the offensive end, was enough to get Ohio State its eighth win in nine games. Ad“Give them credit, they’re a good team," coach Mark Turgeon said of Ohio State. Ohio State trailed 13-5 in the early going before rattling off a trio of 3-pointers in the span of 57 seconds to take the lead. Ohio State was previously 1-6 in College Park, 0-4 since Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014.
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60
Read full article: Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) shoots over Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. – Trevion Williams scored 16 points and came close to a triple-double, leading Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60 on Wednesday night. Ohio State closed to 65-59 when Washington made a 3 with 2:50 left. Ohio State and Purdue finally got to square off — 279 days after their originally scheduled game was canceled.
Charlie Daniels, Country Music Legend, Dead at 83
Read full article: Charlie Daniels, Country Music Legend, Dead at 83Charlie Daniels, the country music and southern rock legend, has died. "Charlie Daniels was a reverential innovator," Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young said in a statement. "He was a fiddle-playing bandleader, like King of Country Music Roy Acuff. "He brought new audiences to country music, pointing people to the sources even as he explored the edges," the statement continued. Daniels is survived by his wife, Hazel, and son, Charlie Daniels Jr. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.