Founders of a nonprofit called The Reading Room Inc. , the South Windsor couple has been working to promote literacy in the impoverished Caribbean nation since the 1990s. The Wicks were first exposed to the Haitian education system – or, in many cases, lack thereof – over 25 years ago when members of a local church they attended traveled to the country to partner with and aid a Haitian church.

Wilsonville enters the round of eight at Gill Coliseum as the overwhelming favorites to capture another title. The Wildcats are hoping to become the next 5A team to repeat as state champions, a feat that has happened already three times in the 10-year history of the 5A classification.

During the ncaa.com selection special Sunday night it was announced that the Lady Buffs are entering the NCAA Division II South Central Regional as the No. 4-seed.

Duquesne’s Kadri-Ann Lass tries to block the shot of Dayton’s Jenna Burdette in the second half of the Atlantic 10 championship game Sunday afternoon.

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TERRANCE Ferguson had lived away from home for more than six months, so he knew exactly what his first stop would be when he arrived back in Dallas, Texas. “First thing I’ll do; I’ll probably go to Whataburger,” the 2017 NBA Draft hopeful told Overtime, Fox Sports Australia’s NBA podcast.

Coming off a discouraging loss by knockout last summer which was the first of her pro career, the Mercedes female boxer and mother of three young sons rebounded with a decisive win on the Ultimate Fight Night undercard Feb. 25 in Pharr.

Connecticut’s Napheesa Collier shoots over Central Florida’s Joslyn Massey, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Uncasville, Conn.

… That’s why Clark plans to vote “yes” to Proposition 1, an $18 million bond that would be used to build the Yukon Sports Complex. The proposed complex would be located at the corner of Frisco Road and Route 66. If approved, the bond would fund phase …

A transgender boy who won a girls wrestling state title in Texas says he would compete against boys if allowed and is taking lower doses of testosterone to try to be fair to his opponents. Mack Beggs says in an interview that aired Sunday on ESPN that he competes against girls only because the state’s governing body for public high school sports requires him to wrestle under the gender listed on his birth certificate.

… aired Sunday on ESPN that he competes against girls only because the state’s governing body for public high school sports requires him to wrestle under the gender listed on his birth certificate. Asked if he was taking the amount of testosterone he …

The visiting Alaska Nanooks got a shot past Jason Pawloski on Saturday night after the Minnesota State University sophomore goaltender kept them scoreless in Friday night’s opener of a Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff series.

Race officials and spectators watch Jamo Morris and his sled-dog team enter the finish chute during Saturday’s heat of the 5.7-mule, four-dog class of the Kinross Fort Knox Junior North American Championships at Morning Star Park in North Pole.

… a stocking cap fashioned like a Husky dog. “I remember as a little girl watching the Iditarod on ‘Wide World of Sports,’ and it’s just one of those things I’ve always wanted to see,” she said. “I love dogs.” Anchorage had more than enough snow, but …

If you haven’t learned by now, hikes can be made in any number of venues. In October I took my Life Widow/Widower group on a hike at Lone Oak Cemetery.

Joel Berry II and his North Carolina teammates had already wrapped up an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season t ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Elijah Brown scored 29 points, Obij Aget added 10 points and 10 rebounds and New Mexico held on for a 64-59 win ove CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Joel Berry II and his North Carolina teammates had already wrapped up an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title and a No. 1 seed in next week’s tournament before tipping off against rival Duke.

Siena College fans cheer for their team at the start of MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Siena College fans cheer for their team at the start of MAAC quarterfinals against Fairfield at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Lavon Long of Siena College navigates the Fairfield defenders during first half of MAAC quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Lavon Long of Siena College navigates the Fairfield defenders during first half of MAAC quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Marquis Wright of Siean heads for the net during the first half against Fairfield in MAAC Tournament quarterfinals at the Times Union Center on Saturday night, March 4, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. less Marquis … (more)

In previewing Saturday’s regular season finale against LSU, Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland remarked it felt like, “an eternity,” since MSU’s last meeting with the Tigers. MSU won that game in Baton Rouge, 95-78; Howland saw LSU as a team bringing an improved bench to Starkville for the rematch.

Two times, the Rams broke through for monster totals. Last season Rockford netted a score of over 149 in regular-season action and followed it up with a 147 at states.

The Sparta sophomore led his opponent, Eaton Rapids standout Austin O’Hearon , 2-1, in the second overtime period of the 145-pound title bout. Then O’Hearon got a key reversal.

Kasson-Mantorville’s Peyton Suess battles for a rebound with Vanessa Dimick of Northfield during their section 1AAA semi final Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center Taylor Arena. Kasson-Mantorville’s Peyton Suess turns to the basket pressured by Rachel Kelly of Northfield during their section 1AAA semi final Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center Taylor Arena.

Byron’s Hailey Braaten breaks to the basket pressured by Casey Moger of Winona during their section 1AAA semi final Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. Byron’s Ayoka Lee grabs a rebound and is fouled by Danneka Voegell of Winona during their section 1AAA semi final Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

… he started the web site www.allaboutpickleball.com to sell paddles and shirts. “I have always been involved with sports,” said Josh, who coaches tennis at Leo with Zack. “When dad came to us with this idea, and he didn’t want to be doing this …

As Komets goaltender Garrett Bartus made one brilliant save after another, his teammates on the bench felt a responsibility to repay the favor by scoring.

Temple’s Haason Reddick is ready for any test at this weekend’s NFL scouting combine. He has prepared answers for awkward interview questions and has trained for two workouts.

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LaVell Boyd hit five 3-pointers and made four big free throws in the final half-minute, scoring 25 points as UMKC held off a persistent Chicago State 87-82 on Saturday night, and will make the playoffs for the first time. Kyle Steward added 13 points while Broderick Newbill and Broderick Robinson each had 11 as UMKC posted a winning record in the regular season for the first time since the 2010-2011 season.

Saturday afternoon on the campus of Jackson State, coach Boo Hardy led his Red Rebels into the quarterfinals of the Class 6A State Tournament… a confrontation with Jackson Callaway. The Chargers caught fire early and never looked back.

Griffin High’s Briana Colbert scoring one of her five goals against Riverdale in the Region 3-AAAAA opener back on Feb. 16 at Memorial Stadium in Griffin.

Admiral Schofield made a 3-pointer with 1:58 left to put Tennessee ahead for good Saturday as the Volunteers erased a 16-point, second-half deficit in a 59-54 victory over Alabama Tennessee erases 16-point deficit to beat Alabama 59-54 Admiral Schofield made a 3-pointer with 1:58 left to put Tennessee ahead for good Saturday as the Volunteers erased a 16-point, second-half deficit in a 59-54 victory over Alabama Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lJeTpt KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Admiral Schofield made a 3-pointer with 1:58 left to put Tennessee ahead for good Saturday as the Volunteers erased a 16-point, second-half deficit in a 59-54 victory over Alabama.

D.J. Johnson had 19 points in his final game at Bramlage Coliseum, helping Kansas State to a 61-48 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday and giving the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament hopes a boost K-State beats Texas Tech 61-48 to help NCAA hopes D.J. Johnson had 19 points in his final game at Bramlage Coliseum, helping Kansas State to a 61-48 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday and giving the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament hopes a boost Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lqNSeU Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber applauds his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 4, 2017.

In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price throws a live batting session at a spring training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla. Red Sox left-hander David Price was scratched from his first spring training start and will consult with specialists after experiencing soreness in his left forearm and elbow.

Better luck in 2018. Marko Sarmiento and the rest of the CCC veterans will regroup for a better showing next year.

Nothing changed in the Men’s Over-40 Basketball League this week except for Duke’s Bobcat Service ending a tie with The Conference Table for the bottom of the standings. Duke’s won a 75-43 decision, behind 26 points from Mike Andrews and 14 from Omar Basnight.

How much focus will be on Sarah Moore for Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Division 7 girls soccer championship game? Moore, a junior at Pacific , has scored five goals in the last three games, leading the Pirates to today’s 9:30 a.m. contest at Corona High School. It’s Pacific’s first trip to the final.

The Russellville Lady Cyclones had two players in double figures in the first half, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Marion Lady Patriots on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state tournament. Emily Posey, who scored 11 points in the first quarter, put Russellville up 6-4 in the opening minutes of the game.