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Ask Amy: I’ll never forgive my sister-in-law for her question to my little girl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Dear Amy: Many years ago, while I was at work, my brother’s sister asked my 3-year-old daughter (who was very mature for her age) if she would like the sister-in-law to be her godmother.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: How can I avoid the vortex of the other grandmother? Advice | Ask Amy: He has resurrected this wedding drama and is using it against me Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my neighbor about her child’s bullying behavior? Advice | Ask Amy: My wife has big-league dreams for our son, but I think he should give up the sport Advice | Ask Amy: We’re not inviting her, but it will be hard to tell her why I found out when my daughter asked me, “Auntie asked me if I wanted her to be my godmother. What is that?”I was completely offended by this very inappropriate behavior by an adult. This is not a conversation to be conducted with a young child in the absence of the parent.When I conf...

Traore, Manhattan Jaspers to visit Allen, Marist Red Foxes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Manhattan Jaspers (4-3, 1-0 MAAC) at Marist Red Foxes (4-2, 1-0 MAAC)Poughkeepsie, New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Foxes -8; over/under is 132.5BOTTOM LINE: Seydou Traore and the Manhattan Jaspers take on Max Allen and the Marist Red Foxes in MAAC play Sunday.The Red Foxes have gone 1-0 at home. Marist is the leader in the MAAC in team defense, allowing 63.8 points while holding opponents to 41.1% shooting.The Jaspers are 1-0 against MAAC opponents. Manhattan allows 77.9 points to opponents while being outscored by 11.6 points per game.Marist is shooting 46.9% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.7% Manhattan allows to opponents. Manhattan averages 66.3 points per game, 2.5 more than the 63.8 Marist allows.The Red Foxes and Jaspers meet Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Allen is scoring 14.3 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Red Foxes. Jadin Collins is averaging 7.3 point...

Stetson visits Chicago State following Blackmon’s 32-point outing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Stetson Hatters (5-2) at Chicago State Cougars (2-8)Chicago; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hatters -7; over/under is 138.5BOTTOM LINE: Stetson visits the Chicago State Cougars after Jalen Blackmon scored 32 points in Stetson’s 94-49 win over the Coastal Georgia Mariners.The Cougars have gone 0-4 in home games. Chicago State is 1-4 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Hatters are 1-2 on the road. Stetson ranks fifth in the ASUN with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Aubin Gateretse averaging 3.4.Chicago State’s average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game is 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Stetson allows. Stetson averages 78.1 points per game, 4.0 more than the 74.1 Chicago State gives up to opponents.TOP PERFORMERS: Wesley Cardet Jr. is scoring 18.1 points per game with 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Cougars. Jahsean Corbett is averaging 12.4 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 40.2% for Chicago State.Blackmon is scorin...

No. 23 Alabama hosts Arkansas State following Sears’ 23-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-6) at Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2)Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Alabama hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Mark Sears scored 23 points in Alabama’s 85-77 loss to the Clemson Tigers.The Crimson Tide are 4-1 in home games. Alabama scores 94.9 points and has outscored opponents by 18.6 points per game.The Red Wolves have gone 0-4 away from home. Arkansas State ranks seventh in the Sun Belt with 14.3 assists per game led by Freddy Hicks averaging 3.0.Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 5.9 more made shots than the 4.4 per game Arkansas State allows. Arkansas State’s 41.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.1 percentage points lower than Alabama has given up to its opponents (45.2%).TOP PERFORMERS: Sears is scoring 20.7 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Crimson Tide. Aaron Estrada is averaging 16.9 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 51.7% for Alabama.Dyondre Doming...

Nicholas, Sam Houston Bearkats to host Anderson, Lamar Cardinals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Lamar Cardinals (4-4) at Sam Houston Bearkats (4-4)Huntsville, Texas; Sunday, 6 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearkats -11.5; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on Lamar in a matchup of Division 1 Division opponents.The Bearkats have gone 1-1 at home. Sam Houston is seventh in the CUSA with 29.8 points per game in the paint led by Kian Scroggins averaging 5.0.The Cardinals have gone 0-4 away from home. Lamar leads the Southland scoring 83.6 points per game while shooting 44.4%.Sam Houston is shooting 40.1% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 41.5% Lamar allows to opponents. Lamar averages 9.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.1 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Sam Houston allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Davon Barnes averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bearkats, scoring 15.9 points while shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson is shooting 40.2% and averaging 13.4 points for Sam Houston.Terry Anderson is ...

Tekin and Siena host Mount St. Mary’s

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Siena Saints (2-5, 1-0 MAAC) at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-5, 0-1 MAAC)Emmitsburg, Maryland; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -9; over/under is 130BOTTOM LINE: Siena takes on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers after Zek Tekin scored 23 points in Siena’s 67-65 win against the Rider Broncs.The Mountaineers are 1-1 in home games. Mount St. Mary’s has a 0-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Saints are 1-0 in MAAC play. Siena has a 2-1 record in one-possession games.Mount St. Mary’s scores 70.2 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than the 74.4 Siena gives up. Siena averages 5.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Mount St. Mary’s allows.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Dakota Leffew is shooting 34.3% and averaging 16.5 points for the Mountaineers. Josh Reaves is averaging 7.0 points...

Christie leads Minnesota against Ohio State after 20-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) at Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1)Columbus, Ohio; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buckeyes -13; over/under is 143BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Ohio State Buckeyes after Cam Christie scored 20 points in Minnesota’s 97-64 victory against the New Orleans Privateers.The Buckeyes have gone 4-1 in home games. Ohio State has a 5-0 record in games decided by 10 points or more.The Golden Gophers play their first true road game after going 5-2 to begin the season. Minnesota averages 18.9 assists per game to lead the Big Ten, paced by Elijah Hawkins with 5.4.Ohio State averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.7 more made shots than the 5.7 per game Minnesota allows. Minnesota has shot at a 48.0% rate from the field this season, 7.5 percentage points greater than the 40.5% shooting opponents of Ohio State have averaged.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Bruce Thornton is sco...

Fairfield takes on Rider after Fields’ 21-point performance

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Fairfield Stags (1-6, 0-1 MAAC) at Rider Broncs (1-6, 0-1 MAAC)Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncs -5.5; over/under is 142BOTTOM LINE: Fairfield faces the Rider Broncs after Caleb Fields scored 21 points in Fairfield’s 78-67 loss to the Iona Gaels.The Broncs are 1-0 on their home court. Rider gives up 75.4 points and has been outscored by 7.5 points per game.The Stags are 0-1 in conference matchups. Fairfield is eighth in the MAAC with 21.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jasper Floyd averaging 4.1.Rider’s average of 4.4 made 3-pointers per game is 4.2 fewer made shots on average than the 8.6 per game Fairfield allows. Fairfield averages 71.3 points per game, 4.1 fewer than the 75.4 Rider gives up.The Broncs and Stags face off Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Mervin James is scoring 17.9 points per game and averaging 7.7 rebounds for the Broncs. TJ Weeks Jr. is averaging 1.3 made 3-point...

San Francisco plays Arizona State after Mogbo’s 21-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

San Francisco Dons (5-2) at Arizona State Sun Devils (4-2)Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sun Devils -2.5; over/under is 136.5BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils after Jonathan Mogbo scored 21 points in San Francisco’s 76-58 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.The Sun Devils have gone 3-0 in home games. Arizona State has a 1-0 record in one-possession games.The Dons are 0-1 in road games. San Francisco is fourth in the WCC with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Mogbo averaging 4.0.Arizona State makes 41.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.1 percentage points higher than San Francisco has allowed to its opponents (39.3%). San Francisco averages 14.4 more points per game (80.6) than Arizona State gives up to opponents (66.2).TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Perez is shooting 46.8% and averaging 12.0 points for the Sun Devils. Zane Meeks is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers for Arizona State.Mogbo is shoot...

No. 15 Creighton visits Nebraska following Scheierman’s 21-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:29 GMT

Creighton Bluejays (6-1) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-0)Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -4; over/under is 148.5BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Creighton takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Baylor Scheierman scored 21 points in Creighton’s 79-65 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.The Cornhuskers have gone 6-0 in home games. Nebraska averages 9.7 turnovers per game and is 5-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Bluejays are 1-0 on the road. Creighton ranks 18th in college basketball averaging 12.0 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 40.0% from deep. Scheierman leads the team averaging 3.3 makes while shooting 40.4% from 3-point range.Nebraska makes 45.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.4 percentage points higher than Creighton has allowed to its opponents (41.3%). Creighton averages 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 5.9 more made shots on average than the 6.1 per game Nebraska allows.TOP PERFORMER...