Новости за 28.03.2024

Michelangelo's David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue's religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs sold around Florence focusing on David's genitalia.

Emily Herzberg's late basket gave Minnesota State Mankato a 70-68 victory over Cal State San Marcos in an NCAA Division II women's basketball semifinal Wednesday night in St. Joseph, Mo.

Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.

Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night.

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after U.S. stocks broke out of a three-day lull to close at a record.

Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 on Wednesday night.

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for trading digital currency.

Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning.

An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact Israel's war against Hamas is having on Palestinian children still left them stunned.

The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on online media site Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash for allegedly supporting Hamas.

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $935 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Wednesday night.

Today in History

The Houston Rockets didn't care that they beat an Oklahoma City squad that was missing its best player, All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and Nikola Vucevic added 22 with 12 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Indiana Pacers 125-99 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid.

Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start Wednesday night to beat the NBA -worst Detroit Pistons 106-91.

Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson had strong games as the Wolves beat Detroit despite Anthony Edwards' subpar night.

Former North Dakota State big man and Waseca native Andrew Morgan plans to visit the Gophers on Thursday. The 6-10 junior has one year of eligibility left.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-91 during an NBA game at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 27, 2024.

At his pro day Thursday, quarterback Drake Maye will be on the field again with Josh McCown, the Vikings' new quarterbacks coach who mentored Maye in high school in Charlotte.

Starting the season with the big club is a new feeling for some on the team.

An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.

The Twins and Royals will begin their seasons with a three-game set starting Thursday in Kansas City.

Shane Pinto had a goal and three assists, and the Ottawa Senators enjoyed a five-goal first-period surge in cruising to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, Stephen Curry made the final two baskets of the game on an off shooting night and Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green's early ejection to beat the Orlando Magic 101-93 on Wednesday.

Rookie Brandon Miller made seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-111 on Wednesday night to avenge a 23-point loss earlier in the week.