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European troika says diplomatic talks with Iran will continueThe notorious January 6 rioters Trump could pardon as he re-enters White HouseBOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nyla Harris had 14 points and Jayda Curry scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 24 Louisville get past Colorado 79-71 on Saturday. The Cardinals led 56-55 after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth by scoring 16 unanswered points, capped by a fast-break layup by Curry, before Colorado made its first field goal of the frame with 2:48 left. Colorado scored the next six points to get within single digits at 72-63, but freshman Tajianna Roberts banked in a jumper in the lane at the other end. Izela Arenas sealed it on two free throws with 24.9 seconds left for a nine-point lead. Roberts finished with 13 and Arenas had 11 for Louisville (5-2). Frida Formann scored 25 points for Colorado (6-2). Jade Masogayo added 12 points, Nyamer Diew scored 10 and Kindyll Wetta matched her career-high with 10 assists. Formann went on a personal 8-0 run to give Colorado a 43-37 lead with 7:38 left in the third. She reached 20 points during the run, while no other player had scored in double figures. Louisville plays No. 8 Oklahoma on Wednesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Colorado continues a five-game homestand against Tennesse Tech on Tuesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP women’s college basketball: and
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The sports world received heartbreaking news on Friday regarding one of the industry's biggest media stars. Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has reportedly died at the age of 78 years old after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed the news on Friday. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel," his wife, Marcy, and his daughter, Michelle, said in a statement . "He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity. "He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten. "Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him." A statement from the family of Greg Gumbel pic.twitter.com/oAkSrW8EtJ Gumbel was best known as the voice of Selection Sunday, the CBS bracket show that revealed the 68-team field for college basketball's annual March Madness tournament. The older brother of sports journalist Bryant Gumbel, he acted as the in-studio host for CBS's coverage of the competition until 2023. Gumbel also was known for his work in the NFL, working as a play-by-play announcer for NFL on CBS. Gumbel made history in 2001 when he became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major U.S. sports championship, as he was on the call for Super Bowl 35 between the Ravens and the Giants. He celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting throughout 2022. "The CBS Sports family is devastated by the passing of Greg Gumbel," David Berson said , president & CEO of CBS Sports. "There has never been a finer gentleman in all of television. He was beloved and respected by those of us who had the honor to call him a friend and colleague. "A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time. He was a familiar and welcoming voice for fans across many sports, including the NFL and March Madness, highlighted by the Super Bowl and Final Four. "Greg broke barriers and set the standard for others to follow. It is an extremely sad day for all of us at CBS Sports and the entire sports community. We will miss Greg dearly, and send our deepest condolences to his wife Marcy, daughter Michelle, and his entire family." Sports world reacts to death of Greg Gumbel Following the news of Gumbel's death, many prominent outlets and sports media personalities took to social media to give their thoughts on his passing. Greg Gumbel has passed away at the age of 78. Forever a legendary March Madness voice. pic.twitter.com/XXNlIl01rP Selection Sunday will never be the same 😔 RIP Greg Gumbel 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ovV1YhgBHJ Wow. RIP Greg Gumbel. Selection Sunday will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/eoP8udgQLQ So sad to hear about the passing of Greg Gumbel. Whether hosting or calling games Greg did it with passion poise and made it look effortless. One of the best ever RIP pic.twitter.com/PqV2gj4wma RIP to Greg Gumbel, the voice behind one of the greatest wins in Ravens history. pic.twitter.com/DgpvScTLqu RIP to Greg Gumbel, the voice behind one of the greatest wins in Ravens history. pic.twitter.com/DgpvScTLqu The NCAA tournament theme music on CBS and Greg Gumbel’s voice on the 3rd Sunday of March gave you a pep in your step knowing that you made it through the winter, and spring and the best 4 days on the sports calendar was right around the corner. https://t.co/Vq2fYiZcID RIP to Greg Gumbel, the host of College Basketball for as long as I can remember. When I think of Selection Sunday and the CBS College Basketball studio show, he is always the first thing that comes to mind and had understated greatness. He was 78 years old pic.twitter.com/7HAivT1QuL This March Madness desk was the best RIP Greg Gumbel pic.twitter.com/Z6UabbPAHd Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78, CBS Sports announced. Gumbel worked at CBS Sports as a play-by-play announcer and studio host for their college basketball and NFL broadcasts. pic.twitter.com/SZDwyMnHRK Terribly sad news. Greg Gumbel was the face of March Madness to so many of us. https://t.co/OPfTsuiJpr There was no kinder person in Sports television than Greg Gumbel. How fortunate I was to have worked with him while I did at CBS. What a loss. Rest easy, Greg. Thank you for all the great moments you provided the viewers — and your colleagues. https://t.co/4Cje9zVXid Greg Gumbel had the kind of career we dream of in our industry. He was talented, versatile, professional, respected, and tenured. Sad to learn of his passing, and sad that I never met him and got to say thank you for the inspiration. RIP 🙏🏾 Greg Gumbel called this inconic OBJ touchdown back in 2016. Such a great career. RIP to a legend. pic.twitter.com/M7nsPB9K2m https://t.co/5WKFGHLBCo RIP Greg Gumbel who covered the Knicks for MSG. Here he is interviewing Michael Jordan in the Garden 1987 pic.twitter.com/rZ2yn48aIg Greg Gumbel was a giant in the business. Unflappable. I wrote for him at two Olympics, in Lillehammer and Atlanta. In Lillehammer, he was hosting the highest-rated unscripted show in tv history--second highest-rated, period, surpassed only by the last episode of MASH--and he was... pic.twitter.com/WWbDHhPl5O Greg Gumbel calling your team’s name on Selection Sunday was such an electric feeling. We lost a legend. pic.twitter.com/Trb5gKDHzm Never forget when Greg Gumbel lost it on air during Charles Barkley’s hilarious uniform washing story lol 😂 pic.twitter.com/h9ZDiezX9B RIP🙏 Gumbel was a great broadcaster. I’ll always remember this legendary call on the Kiko Alonso pick 6. https://t.co/nuLIkpEQlO pic.twitter.com/BysF0rKK3lISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in the capital to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year and has over 150 criminal cases against him. But he remains popular and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. Shahid Nawaz, a security officer in eastern Punjab province, said police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with PTI strongholds in Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Tit-for-tat teargas shelling between the police and the PTI was reported on the highway bordering Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan. They did not specify the areas, nor did they say how long the suspension would be in place. “Internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual in the rest of the country,” the posts said. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. Khan's supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was traveling to Islamabad in a convoy led by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur. “She cannot leave the party workers on their own,” said Akram. There was a festive mood in Peshawar, with PTI members dancing, drumming and holding up pictures of Khan as cars set off for Islamabad. The government is imposing social media platform bans and targeting VPN services , according to internet advocacy group Netblocks. On Sunday, the group said live metrics showed problems with WhatsApp that were affecting media sharing on the app. The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert for Americans in the capital, encouraging them to avoid large gatherings and warning that even “peaceful gatherings can turn violent.” Last month, authorities suspended the cellphone service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to thwart a pro-Khan rally. The shutdown disrupted communications and affected everyday services such as banking, ride-hailing and food delivery. The latest crackdown comes on the eve of a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko . Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities have sealed off Islamabad's Red Zone, which houses key government buildings and is the destination for Khan's supporters. “Anyone reaching it will be arrested,” Naqvi told a press conference. He said the security measures were in place to protect residents and property, blaming the PTI for inconveniencing people and businesses. He added that protesters were planning to take the same route as the Belarusian delegation, but that the government had headed off this scenario. Naqvi denied cellphone services were suspended and said only mobile data was affected. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan in Peshawar and Asim Tanveer in Multan contributed to this report.
BY C.Y. PETERS The Happy Valley Lady Warriors began their holiday season with a hard-fought victory in the Carvers Bay Girls Christmas Showcase in Hemingway, South Carolina. Facing off against the 3A Georgetown Lady Bulldogs, the Lady Warriors edged out a thrilling 27-26 win in a defensive battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The game was a testament to grit and teamwork, as neither team gained more than a three-point advantage at any point. The Lady Warriors came out strong in the first quarter, led by senior Josephine Zeoli, who scored six points to give Happy Valley a narrow three-point lead heading into the second quarter. However, the Lady Bulldogs responded with their own surge, fueled by their athleticism and size, to claim a two-point lead at halftime. “We knew it was going to be a tough matchup,” said head coach Dana Hill. “They were a very athletic team, and their size gave us some challenges, but our defensive and rebounding effort really made the difference.” The third quarter saw the Lady Warriors rally once more. Ashlynn Sommers came alive offensively, scoring all five of her points in the period to help Happy Valley regain a slim two-point edge heading into the final frame. Meanwhile, Shaniece Gardner anchored the defensive effort, grabbing four of her team-leading 10 rebounds in the quarter to limit Georgetown’s second-chance opportunities. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the intensity ratcheting up as the clock ticked down. Each possession carried weight as the game hung in the balance. With just 0.3 seconds left and the score tied, senior Cayden Anderson found herself at the free-throw line with the game on her shoulders. Showing composure beyond her years, Anderson sank the first free throw, giving the Lady Warriors the decisive point. “I wasn’t thinking about anything except following through,” Anderson said with a smile. “Coach always tells us to trust our mechanics, and I just took a deep breath and did what I’ve practiced a thousand times.” Anderson finished as the team’s leading scorer with eight points, followed by Zeoli with six, Sommers with five, Alex Moore with four, and Gardner with three. Each player contributed key moments to the victory, from Moore’s crucial offensive rebound and putback in the fourth quarter to Anderson’s clutch three-pointer in the second quarter when the Lady Warriors were struggling offensively. “Great effort by everyone,” said Coach Hill. “We had different players step up at key moments, and that’s what it takes to win close games like this. Josie got us going early, Ashlynn gave us a spark in the third, and Alex made a big play late in the game. And of course, Cayden stepped up when it mattered most. I’m proud of the way all eight players contributed and battled.” The Lady Warriors now look ahead to two more challenging games against St. James and Andrews to round out the tournament on Monday. With their confidence bolstered by the thrilling victory, the Happy Valley squad is eager to continue their run and make a mark in South Carolina. “We’re taking it one game at a time,” said Coach Hill. “But this win shows the resilience and heart of this team. We’re excited for the next challenge.” As the Lady Warriors prepare for their next matchups, one thing is clear: Their holiday trip has already become a season highlight, and the team’s bond and determination are stronger than ever. HV : 6 3 10 7 — 27 Carvers : 3 8 6 8 — 26 Happy Valley : Moore 4, Anderson 8, Zeoli 6, Sommers 5, Gardner 3. Carvers : Davis 1, Ward 2, Gaston 16, Johnson 2, Holmes 2, Morris 2.
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