Elena Tsineke scored all four of South Florida’s points in overtime and finished with 23 points as the Bulls beat No. 17 Arkansas 66-65 on Wednesday in the San Diego Invitational.
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‘Top Gun,’ ‘Black Panther’ advance in Oscars shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 95th Oscars, including documentary feature, international film, makeup and hairstyling, score, original song, sound, visual effects and shorts.
No. 16 Oregon women top No. 17 Arkansas with big 4th quarter
Grace VanSlooten scored 26 points, Oregon made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the No. 16 Ducks rallied past No. 17 Arkansas 85-78 at the San Diego Invitational on Tuesday.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from U.S. government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Elon Musk asks Twitter users if he should step down as CEO; poll ends with users voting yes
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll on the platform that the billionaire had created and promised to abide by.
Dozens hurt in severe turbulence on Hawaii flight
A flight from Phoenix to Honolulu carrying many people traveling for the holidays encountered severe turbulence shortly before landing, sending some unrestrained people and objects flying about the cabin.
No. 10 Arkansas men beat Bradley, extend win streak to 6 games
Freshman Jordan Walsh scored a career-high 18 points to lead 10th-ranked Arkansas to a 76-57 win over Bradley on Saturday, extending the Razorbacks’ winning streak to six games.
Boy found buried under Arkansas house; mother, man arrested
The body of a 6-year-old boy was found buried under the floor of a house in eastern Arkansas and his mother and a man were arrested for his death.
Spencer, No. 21 Arkansas women edge No. 16 Creighton 83-75
Samara Spencer scored 26 points, Saylor Poffenbarger had a double-double and No. 21 Arkansas beat No. 16 Creighton 83-75 on Saturday.
Twitter suspends journalists who wrote about owner Elon Musk
Twitter suspended the accounts of several journalists who cover the social media platform, the latest battle over what can and cannot be said on the site since billionaire Elon Musk took control of it.
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 U.S. stores
Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
U.S. sues Arizona over shipping containers on Mexico border
The U.S. government sued Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Wednesday over the placement of shipping containers as a barrier on the border with Mexico, saying it is trespassing on federal lands.
A slowdown in U.S. inflation eases some pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 7.1% in November from a year ago, the government said Tuesday. That was down sharply from 7.7% in October and a recent peak of 9.1% in June. It was the fifth straight decline.
Ex-Arkansas, NFL assistant Loggains named South Carolina OC
Loggains received a three-year deal worth $1 million per season. The contract was approved by the school’s board of trustees on Tuesday.
Texas coach Chris Beard arrested on family violence charge
Texas coach Chris Beard was arrested early Monday on a felony family violence charge after a woman told police he had strangled her.