World Baseball Classic grows but stays in early innings
The World Baseball Classic expands with 16 nations including South Korea hosting Israel and the Dominican Republic defending its title in Miami. MLB executives say the event remains in early development as broadcasts reach 171 countries with revenue projected over 100 million, while competition for players remains limited by club spring training.
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FIFA
Russia
Japan
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Honaker girls advance to 1A semis in Bearcat Den
In Bristol Virginia the Honaker Lady Tigers topped Appomattox Regional 64 to 43 to reach the state 1A semifinals. Freshmen led the way with Maggie Deel scoring 13 and Tara Deel adding 25 as Lexy Boyd posted a 17 point 10 rebound double double. Honaker will face George Wythe, the top west seed, Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Bearcat Den.
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Appomattox
Bearcat den
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Maggie Deel
Maddie Vance
Jada Boyd
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Lexy Boyd
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Deel
George Wythe
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Charleston
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Bulls Top Warriors After Durant Injury Lifts Bulls
Jimmy Butler scored 22 as the Chicago Bulls defeated Golden State 94 87 in Chicago. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson hit 3 of 22 from deep as the Warriors ended a 146 game road losing streak. Bobby Portis added 17 and 13 rebounds as Chicago closed strong.
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Washington
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Klay Thompson
Bobby Portis
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River View slips past Westside. 51-46 in thriller
Madison Blankenship sinks a late jumper to force halftime at 28-28 as River View tightens defense with a 1-3-1 zone. Roberts leads River View with 23 points aided by Meade 7 and Dobbs 11 rebounds 11 points. Westside led by Thomas 12 and Toler 17 but could not finish as Lester seals the win with a late stickback. River View earns No. 8 seed and meets Bluefield in Charleston on March 9.
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Madison Blankenship
Kristen Calhoun
Westside
Justice
Roberts
Lindsay Meade
Dobbs
Brooke Russell
Toler
Morgan Thomas
Thomas
Meade
Demi Lester
Jaime Lusk
Bluefield
Charleston Civic Center
Kersten Roberts
Paige Cooper
Madison Blankenstop
Dern Lester
Kaitlyn Dots
Makayla Morgan
Hannah Toler
Riana Kenneda
Russell
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