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2 ex-officers convicted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols get home detention while 1 stays in jail
Read full article: 2 ex-officers convicted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols get home detention while 1 stays in jailA federal judge has ruled that two former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will be released from jail ahead of sentencing in January.
Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing
Read full article: Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closingClosing arguments are underway in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a fatal beating.
Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathA judge has considered arguments related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop.
3 ex-officers did not testify at their trial in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: 3 ex-officers did not testify at their trial in Tyre Nichols' deathLawyers for three former Memphis officers have rested their cases without calling them to testify in their defense against charges that they violated Tyre Nichols’ civil rights when he was fatally beaten after a 2023 traffic stop.
FBI agent says 2 officers accepted accountability in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Read full article: FBI agent says 2 officers accepted accountability in fatal beating of Tyre NicholsAn FBI agent who interviewed two former Memphis police officers who are on trial in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols’ has testified that they accepted accountability for participating.
Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
Read full article: Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre NicholsA former Memphis police supervisor says there was “no need” for five officers to punch, kick, and hit Tyre Nichols with a baton on the night he was fatally beaten after a traffic stop.
Officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of 'run tax,' prosecutor says
Read full article: Officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of 'run tax,' prosecutor saysThree former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols stood by his body and laughed after pummeling him in an attack caught on video.
Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC
Read full article: Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNCA man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges has been taken into custody after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Baylor beats Arkansas 81-72 for first Final Four in 71 years
Read full article: Baylor beats Arkansas 81-72 for first Final Four in 71 years(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS – Baylor reached the Final Four for the first time in 71 years, getting 22 points from MaCio Teague and a dominating defensive performance from Davion Mitchell to beat Arkansas 81-72 on Monday night. The South Region final was a reunion of former Southwest Conference programs aiming to join another (Houston) in the Final Four. The Bears ran away from there, right into next weekend's Final Four against the Cougars. Mitchell led the stiff-arm charge as Arkansas missed 12 straight shots and Teague hit a pair of 3-pointers to put it out of reach. AdThe expected fast-twitch South Region final was going to be a drought-ender, just a matter of how long.
What To Watch: men's, women's regional finals start Monday
Read full article: What To Watch: men's, women's regional finals start Monday... Oregon State opponents are shooting just 31.3% overall and 23.1% from 3-point range in the NCAA Tournament. That Missouri squad lost a regional final to an Oklahoma team coached by Kelvin Sampson, who’s now at Houston. … Arkansas is in a regional final for the first time since 1995, when it lost to UCLA in the championship game. … Arkansas’ Justin Smith is averaging 20.3 points and 11 rebounds in three NCAA Tournament games. Arizona and Indiana are both in an NCAA regional final for the first time.
Davis' jumper gives Arkansas 72-70 win over Oral Roberts
Read full article: Davis' jumper gives Arkansas 72-70 win over Oral RobertsDavonte Davis hit a short jumper with 2.9 seconds left, and Arkansas advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in 26 years with a 72-70 win over Oral Roberts in the South Region semifinals Saturday night. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight, Oral Roberts stumbled with a series of turnovers and missed shots. “We gave him a pass option, we gave him a dribble option,” Oral Roberts coach Paul Mills said. Oral Roberts knew it had a chance to top it against the Razorbacks after playing them earlier in the season. Oral Roberts led by 10 at halftime in Fayetteville on Dec. 20 before Arkansas bullied the Golden Eagles in the second half for an 87-76 win.
Smith, Arkansas hold off Texas Tech 68-66 in NCAA 2nd round
Read full article: Smith, Arkansas hold off Texas Tech 68-66 in NCAA 2nd roundArkansas forward Justin Smith (0) grabs a rebound from Texas Tech forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. The Razorbacks are going back to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time since the “40 Minutes of Hell” days a quarter-century ago. Justin Smith had 20 points and played a key role in a final defensive stop, helping Arkansas beat Texas Tech 68-66 on Sunday. Ad“Obviously kind of a classic NCAA Tournament game,” Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. After Chibuzo Agbo banked in a straightaway 3-pointer to bring Texas Tech within 58-57 with 5:30 left, Moody answered by banking in his own 3 off a crossover.
The Latest: Appleby cleared to play for Florida
Read full article: The Latest: Appleby cleared to play for Florida(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___7:45 p.m.Florida guard Tyree Appleby has been cleared to play and was in the starting lineup for No. 1 seed in the second round for a third time, joining the 2000 team against Arizona and the 2017 squad against Villanova. Sister Jean Delores Schmidt gave an inspirational pregame prayer to her Loyola Chicago team before the eighth-seeded Ramblers met top-seeded Illinois in Sunday’s second round. UCLA and Abilene Christian face off Monday, assuring that at least one double-digit seed will reach the Sweet 16. This is the first time four teams seeded 13th or worse made it to the second round.
LSU upsets No. 8 Arkansas 78-71 to reach SEC tourney final
Read full article: LSU upsets No. 8 Arkansas 78-71 to reach SEC tourney finalArkansas (22-6) snapped a 12-game SEC winning streak that tied the program record set by the 1993-94 team that also ended in the SEC Tournament in the semifinals. Losing hurts every time regardless, and we really wanted this game.”The Razorbacks came in leading the SEC with 82.8 points a game. LSU took advantage after Arkansas guard Davonte Davis made a pair of free throws with 11:42 left tying it up at 52. The Tigers LSU reeled off 12 straight points to take the lead for good, and Gaines capped the spurt with a layup with 7:25 left. "I thought he played a really, really good floor game.
The Latest: Sharks back at practice, play Sat night vs Blues
Read full article: The Latest: Sharks back at practice, play Sat night vs BluesSan Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, center, celebrates with teammates Patrick Marleau (12) and Mario Ferraro (38) after scoring a goal against Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The San Jose Sharks have returned to practice and are set to play the St. Louis Blues as scheduled on Saturday night after having one game postponed because a player tested positive for the coronavirus. Tomas Hertl was placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday, leading to the team canceling practice that day and postponing Thursday’s game against Vegas. With no other players or staff testing positive since then, the Sharks were allowed to return to practice Friday and will host St. Louis the next night. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference will expand use of KINEXON SafeTag contact tracing devices by equipping players, coaches and Tier 1 personnel for its upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
No. 20 Arkansas’ big run flusters No. 6 Alabama
Read full article: No. 20 Arkansas’ big run flusters No. 6 Alabama– Freshman Jaylin Williams scored 10 of his season-high 13 points during a decisive run and No. 20 Arkansas beat sixth-ranked Alabama 81-66 on Wednesday night. Williams keyed the 17-2 run that turned a six-point deficit into a nine-point lead with less than 10 minutes to play. He was one of five Arkansas players to finish in double figures for Arkansas (18-5, 10-4 Southeastern Conference). Arkansas’ run provided too much frustration.
Deputies: Man stabs grandfather multiple times in argument over car
Read full article: Deputies: Man stabs grandfather multiple times in argument over carBarton Road near Hamp Register Road and County Road 127, deputies said. According to Smith’s arrest report, he and his grandfather got into an argument over Smith’s mother’s car. According to the report, Smith then got a box cutter knife and attacked his grandfather, who was bleeding profusely when deputies arrived. A family friend told News4Jax Smith was the one who called 911. Neighbors told News4Jax they were shocked, saying the remote area with sand roads is typically quiet.