Six Planets Align in Rare Celestial Spectacle on February 28
Six planets will align in the night sky on February 28, offering a rare celestial spectacle for stargazers worldwide.
Basketball
UD leads from start to finish in win at George Mason
The University of Dayton men's basketball team never trailed in an 82-67 Atlantic 10 victory over George Mason on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. Dayton shot 55.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range to snap the Patriots' four-game winning streak against the Flyers.
Georgia’s Mike White Credits Execution, Physicality in 86-78 Win Over Kentucky
Georgia coach Mike White pointed to sharp offensive execution and renewed defensive intensity after the Bulldogs snapped a five-of-six skid with an 86-78 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday. The return of leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson fueled the turnaround against the host Wildcats.
Dix scores 21 to lead Creighton past No. 5 UConn after mom’s death
Josh Dix poured in 21 points to power Creighton to a 91-84 victory over No. 5 UConn on Wednesday. The performance came just two weeks after his mother died from colon cancer.
Peterson’s 20 First-Half Points Lead No. 8 Kansas Past Oklahoma State 81-69
Darryn Peterson dropped 20 of his 23 points in the first half to power No. 8 Kansas to an 81-69 victory over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in Stillwater. The freshman guard, projected as a top NBA draft pick, shot 7-for-12 from the field, including 6 of 10 from beyond the arc.
Acuff’s 49 Points Not Enough as Arkansas Falls 117-115 in 2OT to Alabama
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. erupted for 49 points, but the Razorbacks dropped a 117-115 double-overtime decision to Alabama on Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa. The 20th-ranked Razorbacks battled with a seven-man rotation after injuries and fouls sidelined key players.
Bayonne’s Feeney Hits 5 Threes in 60-32 Rout of Hoboken
Sophia Feeney drained five 3-pointers for 19 points to power top-seeded Bayonne past fourth-seeded Hoboken 60-32 in the Hudson County Tournament girls basketball semifinals. The defending champions advanced to face Hudson Catholic in Saturday's title game.
Sci-Tech Wins First Western Mass Title, Beats Pittsfield 65-47
HOLYOKE — Sci-Tech's boys basketball team captured its first Western Mass. Class B title with a 65-47 victory over Pittsfield on Wednesday night. The Cybercats, who went 23-54 over the prior four seasons, capped a six-game win streak in dominant fashion.
Caitlin Clark Jokes She’d Retire Over LeBron’s Cookie Sacrifice
WNBA star Caitlin Clark quipped she'd rather retire than give up chocolate chip cookies after LeBron James detailed his dietary sacrifices on a podcast. The comment came under an ESPN Instagram post highlighting James' decision to ditch wine and dessert during his sciatica recovery.