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South Korea says North Korea has test-launched multiple cruise missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has test-launched multiple cruise missiles toward the North’s eastern waters.Source

Vanderbilt plays UAB in NIT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

UAB Blazers (27-9, 14-6 C-USA) at Vanderbilt Commodores (22-14, 11-7 SEC)Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Vanderbilt Commodores and UAB Blazers play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Commodores have gone 11-7 against SEC teams, with an 11-7 record in non-conference play. Vanderbilt is seventh in the SEC scoring 72.3 points while shooting 42.9% from the field.The Blazers’ record in C-USA action is 14-6. UAB ranks third in C-USA shooting 35.8% from 3-point range.TOP PERFORMERS: Liam Robbins is averaging 15 points, 6.8 rebounds and three blocks for the Commodores. Colin Smith is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Vanderbilt.Eric Gaines is averaging 11.6 points, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals for the Blazers. Jordan Walker is averaging 22.6 points and 3.4 assists over the past 10 games for UAB.LAST 10 GAMES: Commodores: 8-2, averaging 74.6 points, 29.7 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45....

Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Atlantic Owls play in Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls (33-3, 18-2 C-USA) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (25-10, 11-7 SEC)New York; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tennessee -5.5; over/under is 130.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers and No. 25 Florida Atlantic Owls square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.The Volunteers have gone 11-7 against SEC teams, with a 14-3 record in non-conference play. Tennessee is eighth in the SEC scoring 71.2 points while shooting 43.6% from the field.The Owls’ record in C-USA play is 18-2. Florida Atlantic is the C-USA leader with 26.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Johnell Davis averaging 4.3.TOP PERFORMERS: Olivier Nkamhoua is averaging 11 points for the Volunteers. Santiago Vescovi is averaging 13.7 points over the last 10 games for Tennessee.Davis is scoring 13.9 points per game with 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Owls. Alijah Martin is averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games for Florida Atlantic.LAST 10 GAMES: Volunteers:...

Utah Valley and Cincinnati play in NIT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

Cincinnati Bearcats (23-12, 11-7 AAC) at Utah Valley Wolverines (27-8, 15-3 WAC)Orem, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Utah Valley Wolverines and Cincinnati Bearcats play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Wolverines’ record in WAC play is 15-3, and their record is 12-5 against non-conference opponents. Utah Valley is the WAC leader with 37.4 rebounds per game led by Aziz Bandaogo averaging 10.2.The Bearcats’ record in AAC games is 11-7. Cincinnati is 1-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 10.2 turnovers per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Le’Tre Darthard is averaging 13.9 points for the Wolverines. Justin Harmon is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games for Utah Valley.Landers Nolley II is averaging 16.7 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Bearcats. David Dejulius is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Cincinnati.LAST 10 GAMES: Wolverines: 8-2, averaging 79.6 points, 37.7 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 5.7 steals and 7.2 blo...

Kansas State Wildcats take on the Michigan State Spartans in Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

Michigan State Spartans (21-12, 11-8 Big Ten) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (25-9, 11-7 Big 12)New York; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas State -2; over/under is 137.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats take on the Michigan State Spartans in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.The Wildcats have gone 11-7 against Big 12 opponents, with a 14-2 record in non-conference play. Kansas State ranks eighth in college basketball with 16.8 assists per game. Markquis Nowell leads the Wildcats averaging 7.8.The Spartans are 11-8 against Big Ten opponents. Michigan State averages 70.2 points while outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Nowell is shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, while averaging 17.1 points, 7.8 assists and 2.4 steals. Keyontae Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and 5.4 rebounds over the past 10 games for Kansas State.Joey Hauser is averaging 14.3 points and 7.1 rebounds for ...

Charlotte squares off against Eastern Kentucky in CBI Tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (23-13, 12-6 ASUN) vs. Charlotte 49ers (21-14, 9-11 C-USA)Daytona Beach, Florida; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte 49ers and Eastern Kentucky Colonels meet in the College Basketball Invitational.The 49ers are 9-11 against C-USA opponents and 12-3 in non-conference play. Charlotte scores 66.8 points and has outscored opponents by 4.4 points per game.The Colonels are 12-6 against ASUN opponents. Eastern Kentucky ranks seventh in college basketball with 37.0 rebounds per game. Isaiah Cozart paces the Colonels with 7.6.TOP PERFORMERS: Aly Khalifa is averaging 11.5 points and 6.4 rebounds for the 49ers. Brice Williams is averaging 18.6 points over the last 10 games for Charlotte.Michael Moreno averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Colonels, scoring 11.1 points while shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc. Devontae Blanton is shooting 44.3% and averaging 20.1 points over the past 10 games for Eastern Kentucky.LAST 10 GAMES: 49ers: 7-3, averagin...

UCLA Bruins face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5, 14-2 WCC) vs. UCLA Bruins (31-5, 18-2 Pac-12)Las Vegas; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UCLA -2; over/under is 145.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 7 UCLA Bruins and No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.The Bruins have gone 18-2 against Pac-12 opponents, with a 13-3 record in non-conference play. UCLA is 2-1 in one-possession games.The Bulldogs’ record in WCC action is 14-2. Gonzaga scores 87.3 points while outscoring opponents by 14.2 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Bruins. Tyger Campbell is averaging 15.9 points, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals over the past 10 games for UCLA.Drew Timme is averaging 21.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Bulldogs. Julian Strawther is averaging 18.4 points over the last 10 games for Gonzaga.LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 9-1, averaging 74.5 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game whi...

Surveillance video shows car crashing into Hialeah beauty salon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

A car crashed into Lilla Beauty Salon in Hialeah Tuesday afternoon.Surveillance video obtained exclusively by 7News showed a blue SUV slamming straight through the salon, hitting the workspace where an employee sat. Moments later, Hialeah first responders rushed to rescue the employee, Marielikes Barrera. She was not injured.The woman behind the wheel was seen getting out of the vehicle with the help of first responders. The salon, located at 4250 W 12th Avenue is now missing its entire front entrance.The woman that was behind the wheel said she parked in front of the salon when she blacked out and didn’t know how this happened.Witnesses within the Hialeah strip mall also shared a video they took moments after the crash with 7News. They said the driver was pulling into a space in front of the business when they lost control and plowed into the salon.Barrera reflected on just how much worse this could’ve been. She’s thankful because the daycare, preschool and elemen...

Major investigation underway in NW Miami-Dade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

A major investigation is currently underway at an apartment complex on Northwest 74th and 23rd Court, with at least three crime scene investigation vans and several officers collecting evidence. The exact details of what happened are still unknown, but the heavy police presence indicates that it is a significant incident.The crime scene vans are blocking access to the main part of the scene, adding to the mystery of what occurred.As of now, it is unclear if there was a shooting or if someone has died. Local residents are understandably nervous about the police activity and are anxious for answers.7News has reached out to the Miami-Dade Police Department for more information but is still awaiting a response. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

English professor in Florida says university terminated his contract after a complaint over his racial justice unit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:10:17 GMT

(CNN) — A former English professor at Florida’s Palm Beach Atlantic University says the school terminated his contract early after a complaint that he was “indoctrinating” students by teaching about racial justice.Sam Joeckel told CNN in a Wednesday statement he felt the university ended his contract early “for a clear reason: my decision to teach and speak about racial justice.”Officials at the private Christian university informed Joeckel last month his contract renewal was placed on hold while they investigated the materials he used in the racial justice unit, telling him a decision would be made by March 15, CNN previously reported. The former professor told CNN at the time February’s conversation with his employers indicated the investigation was prompted by a complaint from a parent.“I believe this goes against the Christian beliefs that I hold closely, and that PBA claims to hold closely,” Joeckel said in his statement thi...