BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Federal investigators are filing a sports bribery and wire fraud charges against 26 individuals involved with college basketball. The players are accused of under-performing in games on purpose — for cash. BREAKING: Federal investigators today are filing sports bribery and wire fraud charges against 20 people in relation to game fixing, point … [Read more...] about Fifteen former college hoops players charged in bribery and fraud indictment
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Nazi fan ejected from Arkansas game
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ A fan was ejected for hate speech from Arkansas’ 104-78 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday, but not before getting pummeled by another fan. “Heil, Hitler,” the man shouted before getting punched in the face by a fan behind him and ejected soon thereafter. Nazi at the Arkansas game last night gets punched in the face … [Read more...] about Nazi fan ejected from Arkansas game
Array of local NY talent in Hoophall Classic
BY ZACH SMART SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — An array of local players from the New York/New Jersey area will be on display at the Hoophall Classic this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the top names to watch: Kayden Allen, LUHI–While he has always been a versatile defender first, the Cincinnati-bound 6-foot-5 guard has steadily emerged to a go to source for LUHI. With an … [Read more...] about Array of local NY talent in Hoophall Classic
Gonzaga star forward Braden Huff to miss 4-8 weeks with knee injury
By JAMES MADDEN Gonzaga star forward Braden Huff will reportedly miss 4-8 weeks with a left knee injury he suffered during practice this week, the school announced on Thursday. Appearing in 18 games for the Bulldogs this season, Huff has averaged 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, on 66.2% shooting from the field. The 6-foot-10 junior is in his third season with the … [Read more...] about Gonzaga star forward Braden Huff to miss 4-8 weeks with knee injury
Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes Sloth Bear Cubs
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born in their care Dec. 7 and will debut in an exhibit this spring. The National Zoo has not had a sloth bear birth since 2013 which has contributed to the animal’s classification as vulnerable. The cubs are a development for zoos nationwide, as the National … [Read more...] about Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes Sloth Bear Cubs