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Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings 03/07/2026 05:47pm • AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Back on a familiar oval, Josef Newgarden drove back to victory lane and the top of the IndyCar standings. Newgarden won Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, where IndyCar is bundled with NASCAR for a doubleheader in the desert. IndyCar last raced on the 1-mile oval in 2018 and Newg Notre Dame's Ivey, Hidalgo hold heads high after ACC tournament semifinal loss to No. 13 Duke 03/07/2026 05:47pm • DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Notre Dame's 2026 trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament ended the same way it did in 2025 — with a loss to Duke. But this time around, coach Niele Ivey holds her head high as she heads back to South Bend with a promising outlook on what she views Catchings scores 23 points, Georgia beats Mississippi State 102-96 03/07/2026 05:47pm • STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Kanon Catchings scored 23 points, and Georgia erupted for 60 second-half points to defeat Mississippi State 102-96 on Saturday in a regular-season finale for both teams. Georgia (22-9, 10-8 SEC) finished the regular season with the most wins in program history and its firs Ricky Castillo has one-shot lead in Puerto Rico and is chased by a teenager and John Daly's son 03/07/2026 05:44pm • RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ricky Castillo was hoping to be in Florida this week for his first $20 million signature event. Instead he's at the Puerto Rico Open and making it pay off, posting a bogey-free round of 4-under 68 in strong wind Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round. Photos show travellers stuck in the UAE taking shelter from war at Indian expat's home 03/07/2026 05:44pm • AJMAN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With flights across the Gulf disrupted by the war in the Middle East, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab Emirates has opened his farm property to those left stranded. Tents and mattresses are laid out for travelers, who help prepare meals, share tea a Beard scores 21 as Drexel downs Northeastern 84-77 in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament 03/07/2026 05:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Beard had 21 points in Drexel's 84-77 victory against Northeastern on Saturday in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament. Beard added seven rebounds for the fifth-seeded Dragons (17-15). Victor Panov scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond Neely's double-double helps UNC Greensboro edge Wofford 75-72 in Southern Conference quarterfinal 03/07/2026 05:43pm • ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Neely totaled 22 points and broke his own school record with 24 rebounds to help UNC Greensboro hold off No. 2 seed Wofford 75-72 on Saturday in an upset at the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Championship. No. 7 seed UNC Greensboro advances to the semifinals After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye 03/07/2026 05:38pm • CHICAGO (AP) — A day after former presidents, sitting governors and local Chicago residents alike attended a vibrant, televised celebration for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the family and friends who knew him best hosted a more intimate gathering Saturday to grieve the civil rights leader at h James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Par Scores 03/07/2026 05:38pm • Saturday At Old Course Boca Raton, Fla. Purse: $2.2 million Yardage: 7,008; Par: 72 Second Round Zach Johnson 70-66—136 -8 Stev James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Tour Scores 03/07/2026 05:38pm • Saturday At Old Course Boca Raton, Fla. Purse: $2.2 million Yardage: 7,008; Par: 72 Second Round Zach Johnson 70-66—136 Steve Allan Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma 03/07/2026 05:38pm • UNION CITY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities searched through rubble and debris in southern Michigan on Saturday after suspected tornadoes tore through the region and killed four people, including a 12-year-old boy, during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in eastern Oklahoma. First responders f A 104-point outburst at Allen Fieldhouse puts Kansas’ boom-or-bust season in focus 03/07/2026 05:37pm • LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson tried to steal the show from Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. on Senior Day at Kansas. Turned out they all shared in the spotlight. Peterson, the freshman sensation and potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, poured in 27 points while going 10 of 15 from the fi People pay their respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, in photos 03/07/2026 05:35pm • Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began in Chicago before events in South Carolina, where he was born, to honor his long civil rights legacy. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at 84. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Hurley puts up 29 as Vermont defeats Bryant 77-57 in America East Conference Tournament 03/07/2026 05:33pm • BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — TJ Hurley had 29 points in Vermont's 77-57 victory over Bryant on Saturday in an opening-round game of the America East Conference Tournament. Vermont will play in the semifinals on Tuesday. Hurley shot 9 for 12 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 10 from the free-throw li Alston scores 17, Middle Tennessee earns 75-63 victory over Missouri State 03/07/2026 05:33pm • SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Torey Alston scored 17 points as Middle Tennessee beat Missouri State 75-63 on Saturday. Alston also contributed 10 rebounds for the Blue Raiders (17-14, 11-9 Conference USA). Tre Green scored 12 points while finishing 4 of 8 from 3-point range. Jahvin Carter shot 4 of 7 fr