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Portland hosts Minnesota after Edwards’ 41-point performance

Minnesota Timberwolves (38-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (15-38, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays the Portland Trail Blazers after Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in the Timberwolves’ 121-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are 1-10 against Northwest Division opponents. Portland is 3-23 …

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Robinson and the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs visit conference foe Charleston Southern

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (11-14, 6-4 Big South) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-15, 4-6 Big South) North Charleston, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Runnin’ Bulldogs …

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Democrats and Republicans hold Black History Month celebrations with an eye on November’s election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black History Month, often a time to recognize the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history, was marked in the nation’s capital this week with a focus on present divides and the November election when Black turnout will be integral to the outcome. At the White House, the Biden administration on Tuesday hosted more than two dozen …

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How did the Texas megachurch shooter buy a rifle despite her mental illness and criminal history?

HOUSTON (AP) — The shooter who opened fire at a Houston megachurch before being gunned down by security officers used an AR-style rifle that police say she legally purchased despite a years-long criminal record, a history of mental illness and allegations she threatened to shoot her ex-husband. Key questions remained Tuesday about Genesse Moreno’s motive in the shooting, and police …

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Old Dominion takes on Louisiana, looks to end 3-game slide

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (16-9, 8-4 Sun Belt) at Old Dominion Monarchs (6-19, 2-11 Sun Belt) Norfolk, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion looks to end …

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