Westside Routs Summers County to reach state tourney
Westside Renegades defeated Summers County 70 to 51 in a Class AA Region 3 co final. Cheyanna Lusk led Westside with 22 points including five 3-pointers, while Candace Brown was held to seven first half points before finishing with 27. Summers County, led by Brown, saw its bid for a sixth straight title end as Westside earned a state berth and Summers ended a title run.
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Kentucky cruises past Georgia to extend home win streak
Darius Miller hit five 3-pointers for 17 points as No. 1 Kentucky blasted Georgia 79-49 in Lexington. The Wildcats tied a season-best 15 threes while improving to 29-1, 15-0 in the SEC, and pushing their home winning streak to 52 games. Donte Williams led the Bulldogs with 17 points as Georgia shot 3 of 19 from long range.
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Durant 38 points as Thunder overcome Magic 105 102
Kevin Durant tallies 38 points including 18 in the fourth quarter and Russell Westbrook adds 29 and 10 rebounds to rally Oklahoma City past Orlando 105-102. Magic miss final buzzer beater as Jason Richardson’s long 3 bounces off backboard. Dwight Howard leads with 33 points in double figures for five starters.
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Penske backs Keselowski Twitter use during Daytona 500
Roger Penske praised Brad Keselowski's Twitter activity at the Daytona 500 noting social media is here to stay and sponsors were excited. Keselowski posted from the jet fuel fire delay and updates for fans and fellow drivers, boosting his followers to over 200,000. NASCAR had allowed Keselowski to keep his cellphone.
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Postseason expansion eyed to add two teams this season
Negotiators for players and owners aim to expand the playoff field to 10 teams, with a one game wild-card round in each league. Baseball officials push to finalize by spring, noting the change impacts schedules and tiebreakers while players voice mixed views.
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Cavaliers cruise past Boston College in ACC tourney opener
Ataira Franklin and Ariana Moorer each scored 20 to lift Virginia over Boston College 72-41. The sixth-seeded Cavaliers (22-9) built big leads, forced 23 turnovers, and advanced to face Maryland in Friday’s quarterfinals while BC suffered its worst season since 1994-95.
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Richlands Lady Blues eye state bid after tough region run
Richlands faces Rustburg in a state quarterfinal push at VCU Siegel Center seeking a return to Richmond. Key players Brittany Allen Makenley Davis Cole Alley highlight a balanced lineup that combines improved outside shooting with stronger rebounding and full court pressure as they chase a semifinal berth and a chance at another state run.
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