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Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland

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Tariq Francis scored 21 points, Harun Zrno added 13, and Rutgers defeated Maryland 68-57 on Sunday, lifting the Scarlet Knights out of the Big Ten cellar. Zrno hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 of Rutgers' first 15 second-half points as the Scarlet Knights built a 42-34 lead through the first seven minutes after halftime. Maryland cut the deficit to five points a couple of times and the Terrapins were still within 60-54 with two minutes left.

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Seniors Jackson and Mair lead No. 11 Duke women to narrow win over No. 21 North Carolina

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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson and Taina Mair scored 14 points each on their senior day and No. 11 Duke edged No. 21 North Carolina 72-68 on Sunday, the Blue Devils' 16th consecutive win. After a back-and-forth first half that saw 16 lead changes, Duke led 41-33 at halftime and never trailed in the second half. The Blue Devils' lead was only 56-54 with 30 seconds left in the third quarter but the Tar Heels got no closer. Delaney Thomas' layup made it a six-point game with 30 seconds remai...

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All-Star LeBron James says he still doesn't know whether his 23rd NBA season will be his last

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LeBron James still hasn't decided whether his unprecedented 23rd NBA season will be his last. The 41-year-old James again confirmed he is not on a farewell tour this season with the Los Angeles Lakers, even though he teared up during a tribute to his career in Cleveland last month. The veteran superstars were slated to play together on the “Stripes” team of American All-Stars before Curry's knee injury sidelined him, but Curry is still attending the game.

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