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Dominant Pac-12 softball nears end with conference realignment set to scatter programs
Read full article: Dominant Pac-12 softball nears end with conference realignment set to scatter programsBoth Stanford and UCLA were emotional when it sunk in that they had finished the last game between Pac-12 softball teams before the league splits up.
Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
Read full article: Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignmentAs Oregon State and Washington State prepare to face the dissolution of the Pac-12, athletes have left in droves, including some of the schools' biggest names.
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
Read full article: Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' MayorkasThe CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”.
Fed's Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
Read full article: Fed's Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this yearFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that persistently elevated inflation will likely delay any Fed interest rate cuts until later this year, opening the door to a period of higher-for-longer rates.
Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
Read full article: Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over StanfordAziaha James had 29 points and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its third trip to the women's Elite Eight with a 77-67 victory over second-seeded Stanford.
Pac-12's final chapter not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in NCAA Women's Sweet 16.
Read full article: Pac-12's final chapter not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in NCAA Women's Sweet 16.In a women’s NCAA Tournament where Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, LSU coach Kim Mulkey and undefeated South Carolina have dominated the headlines, the Pac-12 making sure it doesn’t go away quietly in its final season.
Freshman Audi Crooks rallies No. 7-seed Iowa State past 10th-seeded Maryland in NCAA first round
Read full article: Freshman Audi Crooks rallies No. 7-seed Iowa State past 10th-seeded Maryland in NCAA first roundFreshman Audi Crooks scored a career-high 40 points on 18-for-20 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds in her sensational NCAA Tournament debut, and No. 7-seed Iowa State hit all the big shots in the second half to rally from 20 points down and beat 10th-seeded Maryland 93-86 in the first round.
South Carolina, Iowa are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 3 Southern Cal has best ranking in 38 years
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa are 1-2 in women's AP Top 25; No. 3 Southern Cal has best ranking in 38 yearsSouthern California has moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, its best ranking in 38 years.
Top 10 shuffle in women's AP Top 25 as Stanford and Iowa move up behind No. 1 South Carolina
Read full article: Top 10 shuffle in women's AP Top 25 as Stanford and Iowa move up behind No. 1 South CarolinaNo. 2Stanford and No. 3 Iowa have jumped up behind top-ranked South Carolina in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll.
South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in second women's NCAA Tournament reveal
Read full article: South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in second women's NCAA Tournament revealSouth Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA would be the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now.
Major conference races are heating up down the stretch
Read full article: Major conference races are heating up down the stretchSouth Carolina will try to wrap up the Southeastern Conference regular-season crown this week while Stanford attempts to move closer to winning its 27th regular-season Pac-12 title.
Southern California jumps to 7th in women's AP Top 25. South Carolina is still unanimous No. 1
Read full article: Southern California jumps to 7th in women's AP Top 25. South Carolina is still unanimous No. 1Southern California has climbed three spots to No. 7 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll while South Carolina remains a unanimous No. 1.
Stanford's Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski
Read full article: Stanford's Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike KrzyzewskiTara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in major college basketball history, passing former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski with her 1,203rd career victory when No. 8 Stanford beat Oregon State 65-56.
Stanford's Tara VanDerveer earns 1,202nd victory to tie Mike Krzyzewski's record
Read full article: Stanford's Tara VanDerveer earns 1,202nd victory to tie Mike Krzyzewski's recordStanford’s Tara VanDerveer tied Mike Krzyzewski as winningest coach in college basketball history with her 1,202nd victory, guiding the No. 8 Cardinal past Oregon 88-63 while losing leading scorer Cameron Brink for the final three quarters with a leg injury.
No. 5 Colorado uses big run in 3rd to beat No. 8 Stanford 71-59, VanDerveer stays at 1,201 wins
Read full article: No. 5 Colorado uses big run in 3rd to beat No. 8 Stanford 71-59, VanDerveer stays at 1,201 winsNo. 5 Colorado rode a strong third quarter to a 71-59 victory over eighth-ranked Stanford, keeping Tara VanDerveer a win away from tying Mike Krzyzewski as the winningest coach in college basketball history.
Kanaan Carlyle, Spencer Jones lead the way as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona 100-82
Read full article: Kanaan Carlyle, Spencer Jones lead the way as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona 100-82Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Stanford surprised No. 4 Arizona 100-82 in a Pac-12 matchup Sunday.
Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say
Read full article: Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources sayOregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference for as much as two years, while also entering a scheduling agreement with the Mountain West, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
No. 5 Washington looks to preserve its perfect record when the Huskies host No. 13 Utah
Read full article: No. 5 Washington looks to preserve its perfect record when the Huskies host No. 13 UtahNo. 5 Washington's treacherous November stretch returns home and features a matchup with always dangerous Utah.
Penix throws 4 TD passes and No. 5 Washington beats Stanford 42-33
Read full article: Penix throws 4 TD passes and No. 5 Washington beats Stanford 42-33Michael Penix Jr. threw four touchdown passes and No. 5 Washington held off a fierce comeback attempt to beat Stanford 42-33 for its 15th straight win.
Stanford rallies from 29-point deficit, beats Colorado 46-43 in 2nd overtime on Karty field goal
Read full article: Stanford rallies from 29-point deficit, beats Colorado 46-43 in 2nd overtime on Karty field goalJoshua Karty connected on a 31-yard field goal in the second overtime after tying the game in regulation, Elic Ayomanor had a school-record 294 yards receiving and Stanford rallied from a 29-point halftime deficit for a 46-43 victory over Colorado early Saturday.
Colorado's two-way star Travis Hunter scores two touchdowns in return from lacerated liver
Read full article: Colorado's two-way star Travis Hunter scores two touchdowns in return from lacerated liverUniversity of Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter returned earlier than expected after suffering a lacerated liver on an illegal hit Sept. 16 against Colorado State.
Police officer killed in shooting after break-in at Philadelphia airport garage, authorities say
Read full article: Police officer killed in shooting after break-in at Philadelphia airport garage, authorities sayA Philadelphia police officer has been shot and killed and a second officer has been wounded after they confronted people breaking into a car at Philadelphia International Airport.
Ohio St at Oregon, Penn St at USC highlight Big Ten's first football season as bicoastal conference
Read full article: Ohio St at Oregon, Penn St at USC highlight Big Ten's first football season as bicoastal conferenceThe first season of an 18-team, bicoastal Big Ten Conference will include Oregon hosting Ohio State, Penn State at Southern California and Michigan going to Washington.
Caleb Williams propels No. 6 USC to a 49-point first half in a 56-10 victory over Stanford
Read full article: Caleb Williams propels No. 6 USC to a 49-point first half in a 56-10 victory over StanfordNo. 6 Southern California routed Stanford 56-10 in this century-old rivalry’s final chapter for the foreseeable future.
With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce opposition
Read full article: With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce oppositionWith Atlantic Coast Conference university leaders seemingly on the verge of deciding whether to expand with Stanford, California and SMU, two members of North Carolina’s board of trustees announced their opposition to the move.
ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal, SMU potential targets, AP source says
Read full article: ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal, SMU potential targets, AP source saysThe Atlantic Coast Conference is making progress toward an expansion that could grab Stanford and California from the sinking Pac-12, a person with direct knowledge of the ACC’s potential move told The Associated Press.
As Stanford holds out hope for ACC invitation, Oregon State and Washington State wait on Cardinal
Read full article: As Stanford holds out hope for ACC invitation, Oregon State and Washington State wait on CardinalStanford has not given up on getting an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference as its fellow Pac-4 members wait and hope to rebuild their plundered league.
ACC keeps Stanford, Cal in limbo as presidents choose not to vote on western expansion
Read full article: ACC keeps Stanford, Cal in limbo as presidents choose not to vote on western expansionThe Atlantic Coast Conference presidents have chosen not to vote on whether to add Stanford and California to the league.
ACC leaders mull adding Cal and Stanford as Pac-12 schools search for new conference
Read full article: ACC leaders mull adding Cal and Stanford as Pac-12 schools search for new conferenceAtlantic Coast Conference presidents and chancellors held a conference call but took no action on West Coast expansion with California and Stanford.
ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says
Read full article: ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source saysThe four remaining Pac-12 schools, California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State, will have options if they are looking for another conference.
THE BIG FISH: The Woodlands Bonner looking to catch on with Dolphins
Read full article: THE BIG FISH: The Woodlands Bonner looking to catch on with DolphinsThe Woodlands alum Ethan Bonner was signed as a free agent out of Stanford during the NFL Draft and now heads to the Miami Dolphins after a solid Organized Team Activities (OTA) showing leading up the training camp.
Life in prison for man involved in street feud that led to woman’s death and shooting of 6-year-old
Read full article: Life in prison for man involved in street feud that led to woman’s death and shooting of 6-year-oldA Delaware man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a drug-related street feud that resulted in the kidnapping and slaying of a woman and the shooting of a 6-year-old boy.
College World Series' slugging squads know the long ball only goes so far in Omaha
Read full article: College World Series' slugging squads know the long ball only goes so far in OmahaThe batting statistics for the College World Series teams suggest there will be home runs aplenty at Charles Schwab Field over the next 10 days.
Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women's College World Series final
Read full article: Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women's College World Series finalTiare Jennings doubled in the ninth inning to score two runs to lead the top-seeded Sooners past No. 9 Stanford 4-2 for a shot at their third straight Women’s College World Series title.
3 killed, 1 wounded in Philadelphia shooting; 2 in custody
Read full article: 3 killed, 1 wounded in Philadelphia shooting; 2 in custodyAuthorities say two teenagers have been charged with firearms and related offenses following the slaying of three people and the wounding of a fourth person at a northeast Philadelphia home.
Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March Madness
Read full article: Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March MadnessDestiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana 70-68, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992.
Ole Miss stuns Stanford, reaches first Sweet 16 in 16 years
Read full article: Ole Miss stuns Stanford, reaches first Sweet 16 in 16 yearsMadison Scott hit a pair of free throws with 23 seconds left that gave Mississippi the lead for good, Angel Baker scored 13 points, and the Rebels delivered on their declaration to get defensive, stunning top-seeded Stanford 54-49 on Sunday night to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years.
No. 3 Utah beats No. 8 Stanford to share 1st Pac-12 title
Read full article: No. 3 Utah beats No. 8 Stanford to share 1st Pac-12 titleGianna Kneepkens scored 28 points to lead No. 8 Utah to an 84-78 victory over No. 3 Stanford that gave the Utes a share of their first regular-season Pac-12 Conference title.
For donors, wartime Ukraine aid creates blurry ethical line
Read full article: For donors, wartime Ukraine aid creates blurry ethical lineSince Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, U.S. companies, nonprofits and individuals have responded with donations, including of equipment like bulletproof vests and drones.
Stanford's Brink notches first triple-double with 10 blocks
Read full article: Stanford's Brink notches first triple-double with 10 blocksCameron Brink had a remarkable first career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocked shots to lead No. 3 Stanford to a 62-54 win over Oregon for its 21st straight Pac-12 home win.
Brink, Jones lead No. 4 Stanford past No. 8 Utah 74-62
Read full article: Brink, Jones lead No. 4 Stanford past No. 8 Utah 74-62Cameron Brink had 25 points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, Haley Jones added 25 points, 12 boards and a pair of blocks, and the fourth-ranked Stanford women bounced back from a loss at USC by beating eighth-ranked Utah 74-62.
Stephen Curry returns for Warriors after missing 11 games
Read full article: Stephen Curry returns for Warriors after missing 11 gamesStephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the starting lineup as the defending champions hosted the Phoenix Suns.
Boston rallies No. 1 South Carolina past No. 2 Stanford
Read full article: Boston rallies No. 1 South Carolina past No. 2 StanfordBree Hall hit a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left in overtime, Aliyah Boston overcame early foul trouble to score 14, and No. 1 and defending champion South Carolina rallied past second-ranked Stanford 76-71 in an early-season showdown.
3 injured, 1 critically, in major crash caused by wrong-way driver on Allen Parkway and Stanford, HPD says
Read full article: 3 injured, 1 critically, in major crash caused by wrong-way driver on Allen Parkway and Stanford, HPD saysMultiple people have been injured in a major crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Allen Parkway and Stanford Street near downtown Houston Monday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Arkansas routs 2nd-seeded Stanford 17-2 in CWS opener
Read full article: Arkansas routs 2nd-seeded Stanford 17-2 in CWS openerConnor Noland allowed one run over 7 2/3 efficient innings, Chris Lanzilli hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Arkansas beat No. 2 national seed Stanford 17-2 in the most-lopsided College World Series game in 34 years.
Defending champion Stanford tops Texas 59-50 in Elite 8
Read full article: Defending champion Stanford tops Texas 59-50 in Elite 8Lexie Hull scored 20 points in front of her hometown crowd, Haley Jones added 18 points and defending national champion Stanford is headed back to the women’s Final Four after toppling No. 2 seed Texas 59-50.
Stanford marches into Elite 8 with 72-66 victory vs Maryland
Read full article: Stanford marches into Elite 8 with 72-66 victory vs MarylandLexie Hull scored 19 points in her hometown, Haley Jones added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and top-seeded Stanford rolled into the regional final with 72-66 win over No. 4 seed Maryland.
Belibi dunk highlights No. 1 Stanford rout of Montana State
Read full article: Belibi dunk highlights No. 1 Stanford rout of Montana StateFrancesca Belibi blocked a shot at the 3-point line then drove the length of the floor and slammed the ball home with one hand for her third career dunk in the second quarter of top-seeded Stanford’s 78-37 win against 16th-seeded Montana State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
After scathing report, NCAA makes changes for March Madness
Read full article: After scathing report, NCAA makes changes for March MadnessA year after the NCAA got called out for gender inequities between its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the organization has made changes over the past six months to make the events more equitable.
Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61
Read full article: Boston, No. 1 South Carolina rally past No. 2 Stanford 65-61Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead layup with 1:05 to go and No. 1 South Carolina rallied from 18 points down to upend defending national champion and second-ranked Stanford 65-61 on Tuesday night.
Women's AP Top 25 gets shakeup behind No. 1 South Carolina
Read full article: Women's AP Top 25 gets shakeup behind No. 1 South CarolinaMaryland dropped six spots to eighth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll after losing two games in a week that saw eight of the top 10 teams change places.
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Seven Lakes sends Katy to D2; Dickinson wins 24-6A; Manvel upends Paetow
Read full article: FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Seven Lakes sends Katy to D2; Dickinson wins 24-6A; Manvel upends PaetowSeven Lakes’ District 19-6A game against Mayde Creek on Friday night was not only consequential locally but held statewide ramifications as well.
Caster Semenya working on memoir, 'Silence All the Noise'
Read full article: Caster Semenya working on memoir, 'Silence All the Noise'Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya is working on a book about her triumphs as a runner and her experiences as an intersex woman with naturally high testosterone levels.
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT
Read full article: Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OTTanner McKee threw a TD pass on an untimed down at the end of regulation to tie the game and another on the opening possession of overtime to lead Stanford to a 31-24 victory over No. 3 Oregon.
Vandy scores on wild pitch in 9th, beats Stanford 6-5 at CWS
Read full article: Vandy scores on wild pitch in 9th, beats Stanford 6-5 at CWSSpencer Jones scored on Brendan Beck’s wild pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to keep Vanderbilt alive in the College World Series with a 6-5 walk-off victory over Stanford.
Butler drives Wolfpack past Stanford 10-4 in CWS opener
Read full article: Butler drives Wolfpack past Stanford 10-4 in CWS openerJonny Butler homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Reid Johnston pitched six strong innings and North Carolina State opened the College World Series with a 10-4 victory over Stanford.
Stanford wins championship for all those teams that didn't
Read full article: Stanford wins championship for all those teams that didn'tStanford's national title in women's basketball was especially meaningful to coach Tara VanDerveer and the many talented players who've been part of the Cardinal program since its last championship in 1992.