Ighodaro’s 16 points lead Marquette past Creighton, 69-58
By The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Led by Oso Ighodaro’s 16 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Creighton Bluejays 69-58. The…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Led by Oso Ighodaro’s 16 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Creighton Bluejays 69-58. The…
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Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite…
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