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Morris smashes a grand slam in a 6-run fifth inning to help Duke advance to the ACC Tournament semis 05/23/2024 10:09pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zac Morris smashed a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning to help No. 6 seed Duke advance to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament with an 8-1 victory over third-seeded North Carolina State on Thursday. Duke (37-18) will play Miami on Saturday for a trip to the ACC champions Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down' 05/23/2024 09:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities defended their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force, telling a House committee on Thursday that they defused the danger without ceding ground to protesters. “We had to Who gets paid? How much? What to know about the landmark NCAA settlement 05/23/2024 09:34pm • The nearly $2.8 billion settlement that has been approved by the NCAA and the nation's five largest conferences is a historic step toward a more professional model for college sports. The plan, which still needs approval from plaintiffs and a federal judge, calls for paying damages to thousands of Climate change and rapid urbanization worsened the impact of East African rains, scientists say 05/23/2024 09:18pm • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The impact of the calamitous rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of climate change and rapid growth of urban areas, an international team of climate scientists said in a study published Friday. The findings come from World Weather Attribu The NCAA has agreed to settle a major lawsuit. It still faces a number of legal challenges 05/23/2024 09:11pm • The NCAA, which represents some 1,100 schools and more than 500,000 athletes, is no stranger to lawsuits. It has been in court off and on since the early 1980s defending the amateur athlete model at the heart of college athletics. But the organization has suffered a string of losses in court, highl Jackson's home run sparks USC to 4-2 victory over Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament elimination game 05/23/2024 09:11pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Jackson led off with a home run in a three-run sixth inning and No. 4 seed USC defeated third-seeded Oregon 4-2 in an elimination game at the Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday. USC (30-27) advances to Friday's semifinal round. Jackson homered for the fourth time this seas Pro-Palestinian protesters leave after Drexel University decides to have police clear encampment 05/23/2024 09:10pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Protesters packed up their belongings and left a pro-Palestinian encampment at Drexel University on Thursday after the school announced a decision to have police clear the encampment. University President John Fry said in a statement that he decided to have campus police and pu Paying college athletes is closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way? 05/23/2024 08:32pm • The proposed settlement of a federal class-action antitrust lawsuit that has been approved by the NCAA and major college conferences would cost billions and pave the way for college athletes to get a cut of the revenue that has been flowing to their schools for years. A judge must still accept the p Labour leader Keir Starmer is often called dull. But he might be Britain's next prime minister 05/23/2024 08:24pm • LONDON (AP) — Dutiful, managerial, a bit dull — Keir Starmer is no one’s idea of a firebrand politician. The Labour Party hopes that is just what Britain needs. Starmer, the center-left party’s 61-year-old leader, is the current favorite to win the country’s July 4 election. Starmer has sp UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected 05/23/2024 08:22pm • LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. That's why his gamble to call a U.K. general election for July 4 has come as such a surprise. Those personal traits were supposed to be attributes that would endear him to British voters following Indiana ties program record with 14 hits in a Big Ten Tournament game and advances to semifinals 05/23/2024 08:06pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Carter Mathison had three hits and two RBIs, all nine players in the Indiana lineup recorded a hit and the third-seeded Hoosiers advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a 14-7 victory over No. 7 seed Ohio State on Thursday. Indiana (32-22-1) won its first two games of How to Pay for College Without Loans 05/23/2024 08:00pm • For high school students and their families, the process of applying for college can be loaded with questions: Where will I be accepted? Which major should I choose? And, perhaps most importantly, how will I pay for it all? For many students, paying for college involves student loans. In 2023, more Financial Steps to Take Before, During and After a Divorce 05/23/2024 08:00pm • Divorces involve settling a wide range of issues -- including the division of assets and debts, and in some cases the assignment of alimony or spousal support. While the proceedings can be lengthy, it's important to advocate for yourself throughout the process because the decisions are binding. If y The NCAA and nation's 5 largest college sports conferences agree to settle antitrust litigation for nearly $2.8 billion 05/23/2024 07:44pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA and nation's 5 largest college sports conferences agree to settle antitrust litigation for nearly $2.8 billion. Jaxon Willits hits a 2-run HR, Oklahoma survives 7 errors to beat Kansas 7-5 at Big 12 Tournament 05/23/2024 07:40pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jaxon Willits hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning, Scott Mudler went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and No. 1 seed Oklahoma survived its seven errors to beat Kansas 7-5 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. Oklahoma (36-18) plays Friday against