Scheduling quirk keeps UNC basketball in state for almost a month
The UNC basketball team has a major advantage in its schedule, as it won't play a game outside of North Carolina until the NCAA Tournament.
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H.S. BOYS BASKETBALL: Schuylkill Haven, Tri-Valley and Weatherly set for D11 title game appearances
The District 11 Championship stage is set. Schuylkill Haven (16-8, 10-5) and Tri-Valley (21-3, 14-0) each won on Wednesday in the Class 2A semifinals to secure a spot in the district title game. The Hurricanes fought off a late comeback effort and held on to win 62-57 against Marian Catholic and the Bulldogs rolled past Moravian Academy, 63-48. “This is a signature win and it’s the type of ...
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Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander's status for San Diego's season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice session because of the groin. “Right now, I’m just continuing the throwing progression, getting intensities and distances of (playing) catch back up,” Matsui told reporters through a translator.
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