The US Naval Academy says it has launched an internal investigation after two midshipmen were captured on ESPN’s pre-game show for the Army-Navy game Saturday making what some are interpreting as a white nationalist hand gesture and what others are interpreting as innocent. “U.S. Naval Academy officials have appointed a preliminary inquiry officer to conduct…… MORE
Guitarist John Frusciante is rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 10 years after he last left the band, bassist Flea said. The band is “parting ways” with Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced Frusciante after he left in 2009, Flea said on Instagram. The band announced Frusciante’s return “with great excitement, and full hearts,” while expressing gratitude…… MORE
In the letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sunday evening, Schumer called for at least four witnesses — including acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, former national security adviser John Bolton, senior adviser to the acting White House chief of staff Robert Blair and Office of Management and Budget official Michael Duffey…… MORE
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made it clear in a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sunday night that he prefers a Senate impeachment trial with witness testimony and new documents, a direct rebuttal to top Republicans who have argued in recent days that a shorter trial without witnesses would spare the Senate from becoming…… MORE
Mark Smith hit seven 3-pointers en route to a career-high 23 points, and Missouri used a strong defensive effort to beat visiting Southern Illinois 64-48 on Sunday in Columbia, Mo.Smith hit four of h… MORE
Ryan Young’s 25-point, 12-rebound double-double Sunday enabled host Northwestern to cruise past nonconference foe SIU-Edwardsville 72-54 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill, on Saturday.Pat Spencer… MORE
Trevor Stumpe scored 19 points as visiting Wofford produced a 68-64 victory against No. 17 North Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.The short-handed Tar Heels (6-4)… MORE
Cam Mack posted the first triple-double in Nebraska history and the Cornhuskers pulled away late for a 70-56 Big Ten victory against Purdue on Sunday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.Mack grabbed a rebound… MORE
Yor Anei scored 18 points, including a huge basket and a pair of free throws in the final minute, as visiting Oklahoma State built an 18-point lead, gave it all back and then made key plays late to ou… MORE
Markell Johnson drained a half-court shot at the buzzer to give North Carolina State an 80-77 victory against host UNC Greensboro on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C.Johnson took one dribble and l… MORE
