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Syracuse looks to keep postseason hopes alive vs. Virginia Tech
Feb 26, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) reacts against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Syracuse breathed extra life into its Atlantic Coast Conference tournament hopes with a win over NC State this week and looks to keep those chances alive Saturday when it visits Virginia Tech at Blacksburg, Va.
The Orange (12-16, 6-11 ACC) ended a three-game losing streak with their victory over NC State, and now face the Hokies (12-16, 7-10), who nearly stunned No. 19 Louisville on Tuesday before falling 71-66.
Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he is proud of how his team keeps battling.
“They have no quit in them,” Autry said. “That’s what you want. We are still playing for us and nobody else.”
Autry is hopeful the Orange can find their way into the tourney.
“We want to be in the ACC tournament, because at the end of the day, we feel like we can still play some basketball,” he said. “If you start breaking down games, we were in a lot of games, lost a lot of games we had control of. We feel confident. At the end of the day, we have to get ready for our next opponent.”
On senior day, the Hokies hope to do a better job of taking care of the ball than they did against Louisville. That’s something that frustrated head coach Mike Young, though he likes the way his team competes.
“Twenty-two turnovers. It’s miserable,” Young said. “Having said that, I’m elated with the team’s competitive spirit.”
Turnovers have been an issue for both teams, with Virginia Tech averaging 13.1 per game and the Orange averaging 12.4. The 22 turnovers were a season high for the Hokies.
J.J. Starling scored 17 points in Wednesday’s win and is pouring in 18.4 points per outing on the season, good enough for fifth in the ACC. Eddie Lampkin continues to be a force in the paint and is coming off his 12th double-double (14 points, 15 rebounds) of the season.
For Virginia Tech, which has dropped three of its last four and is on the brink of its first losing campaign in a decade, Tobi Lawal will need to step up. He’s averaging a team-best 12.5 points per game but was held to two points on 1-of-4 shooting against the Cardinals.
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F1 'closely monitoring' situation in Middle East
Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Formula 1 officials are “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of April’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Retaliatory missile strikes rocked the region Saturday after the United States and Israeli launched an attack on Iran.
The F1 season begins in Australia next weekend, then goes to China and Japan before heading to the Middle East for races in Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabia (April 19).
“Our next three races are in Australia, China and Japan and not in the Middle East — those races are not for a number of weeks,” an F1 spokesperson said Saturday, per The Associated Press. “As always, we closely monitor any situation like this and work closely with relevant authorities.”
Tire manufacturer Pirelli on Saturday announced the cancellation of its scheduled F1 tire testing in Bahrain.
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Reports: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to visit White House
Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Inter Miami received an invitation to the White House to commemorate the team’s MLS Cup championship in 2025, The Athletic reported.
The Miami Herald confirmed that the Herons will visit the White House on Thursday, two days before they play D.C. United in Washington, D.C. The newspaper also reported that every player — including superstar Lionel Messi — is expected to attend the ceremony with President Donald Trump.
Inter Miami captured the franchise’s first MLS Cup trophy by posting a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Dec. 6 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Herons co-owner David Beckham previously attended a White House ceremony while with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2012. The Galaxy won the title in 2011.
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Report: Giants planning to release LB Bobby Okereke
Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) leaves the field after losing to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The New York Giants are planning to cut inside linebacker Bobby Okereke in a cost-saving move, The Athletic reported Saturday.
Releasing the seven-year NFL veteran, who turns 30 in July, will save the Giants $9 million against the 2026 salary cap.
Okereke has led New York in tackles in two of his three seasons with the team, including 143 stops in 2025 and 149 in 2023.
Okereke added one sack, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 17 games (all starts) for the Giants in 2025.
He has recorded 805 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven interceptions and 11 forced fumbles in 110 career games (95 starts) with the Colts (2019-22) and Giants. Indianapolis drafted him in the third round in 2019.
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F1 'closely monitoring' situation in Middle East
Reports: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to visit White House
