NYC school bus goes up in flames, children escape unharmed
May 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Six children escaped unharmed from a New York City school bus that went up in flames Tuesday, bursting into a massive street fire that damaged several other vehicles, authorities said.
Poll: Among U.S. Latinos, Catholicism still largest faith
April 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, but the number of Latinos who identify as religiously unaffiliated continues to grow.
Those are among the key findings in a comprehensive report released Thursday by the Pew Research Center that surveyed 7,647 U.S.
Poll: Religious service attendance a bit down after pandemic
March 28, 2023 GMTA “stable share” of Americans has participated in religious services in some way – virtually or in person – during the coronavirus pandemic, though in-person attendance is slightly lower than before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Plans for a NYC rail link to LaGuardia Airport now abandoned
March 13, 2023 GMTPlans for a rail link were abandoned Monday that would have connected LaGuardia Airport to New York City's subway and commuter rail system, after intense criticism about its $2.4 billion-plus price tag and the potential effects on surrounding neighborhoods.
Kennesaw State plays in ASUN Tournament against the Queens
February 28, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (18-14, 7-11 ASUN) at Kennesaw State Owls (23-8, 15-3 ASUN)
Kennesaw, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kennesaw State -8.5; over/under is 152.5
Cardi B: Court-ordered service ‘the best thing’ to happen
February 26, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B spoke to girls in a police mentorship program Friday as part of what she says has been an eye-opening and emotional week performing court-mandated community service for her role in a pair of brawls at New York City strip clubs in 2018.
McGhee’s 18 help Liberty defeat Queens 73-53
February 25, 2023 GMTLYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius McGhee had 18 points in Liberty's 73-53 win against Queens on Friday night.
McGhee had six assists for the Flames (24-7, 15-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kyle Rode added 14 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from distance, and 4 for 4 from the line, and he also had five rebounds.
Queens visits Liberty following McGhee’s 35-point outing
February 24, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (17-13, 7-10 ASUN) at Liberty Flames (23-7, 14-3 ASUN)
Lynchburg, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Liberty -15; over/under is 147
Liberty hosts Queens following McGhee’s 35-point performance
February 23, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (17-13, 7-10 ASUN) at Liberty Flames (23-7, 14-3 ASUN)
Lynchburg, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Liberty hosts the Queens Royals after Darius McGhee scored 35 points in Liberty's 85-77 win against the Queens Royals.
McGhee scores 35, Liberty defeats Queens 85-77
February 23, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darius McGhee's 35 points led Liberty past Queens 85-77 on Wednesday night.
McGhee was 11 of 24 shooting, including 5 for 11 from distance, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Flames (23-7, 14-3 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Dye and Queens host Liberty
February 22, 2023 GMTLiberty Flames (22-7, 13-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (17-12, 7-9 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -9.5; over/under is 148
Former pitching coach Regan sues Mets for age discrimination
February 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Phil Regan sued the New York Mets and former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination when he was moved out as pitching coach after the 2019 season.
McGhee leads Liberty against Queens after 27-point game
February 21, 2023 GMTLiberty Flames (22-7, 13-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (17-12, 7-9 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Liberty takes on the Queens Royals after Darius McGhee scored 27 points in Liberty's 79-55 victory against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Queens defeats Kennesaw State 83-76
February 18, 2023 GMTKENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kenny Dye had 24 points in Queens' 83-76 victory against Kennesaw State on Saturday.
Dye added five assists for the Royals (17-12, 7-9 Atlantic Sun Conference). AJ McKee scored 20 points while shooting 5 for 14 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 10 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds.
Queens visits Kennesaw State following Dye’s 34-point performance
February 18, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (16-12, 6-9 ASUN) at Kennesaw State Owls (21-7, 13-2 ASUN)
Kennesaw, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kennesaw State -8.5; over/under is 155
Dye leads Queens against Kennesaw State after 34-point outing
February 17, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (16-12, 6-9 ASUN) at Kennesaw State Owls (21-7, 13-2 ASUN)
Kennesaw, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens visits the Kennesaw State Owls after Kenny Dye scored 34 points in Queens' 76-69 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
King leads Jacksonville State over Queens University 76-69
February 17, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Demaree King scored 27 points and Jacksonville State beat Queens 76-69 on Thursday night.
King also had six assists for the Gamecocks (11-17, 4-11 Atlantic Sun Conference).
McKee leads Queens against Jacksonville State after 24-point outing
February 16, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (16-11, 6-8 ASUN) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (10-17, 3-11 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jacksonville State -2; over/under is 144.5
Jacksonville State hosts McKee and Queens
February 15, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (16-11, 6-8 ASUN) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (10-17, 3-11 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens visits the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after AJ McKee scored 24 points in Queens' 88-84 loss to the Bellarmine Knights.
Johnson scores 29, Bellarmine defeats Queens 88-84
February 11, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ben Johnson scored 29 points as Bellarmine beat Queens 88-84 on Saturday.
Johnson shot 11 for 16, including 7 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Knights (12-15, 7-7 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Bellarmine visits McKee and Queens
February 11, 2023 GMTBellarmine Knights (11-15, 6-7 ASUN) at Queens Royals (16-10, 6-7 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -5; over/under is 142.5
Queens hosts Bellarmine following McKee’s 27-point game
February 10, 2023 GMTBellarmine Knights (11-15, 6-7 ASUN) at Queens Royals (16-10, 6-7 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens takes on the Bellarmine Knights after AJ McKee scored 27 points in Queens' 84-80 loss to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.
Eastern Kentucky wins 84-80 over Queens
February 10, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Devontae Blanton had 20 points and Eastern Kentucky beat Queens 84-80 on Thursday night.
Blanton also contributed six rebounds for the Colonels (17-9, 10-3 Atlantic Sun Conference).
NYC woman convicted in poison cheesecake identity theft bid
February 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A New York City woman accused of feeding poisoned cheesecake to her lookalike in a bid to steal the other woman's identity has been convicted of attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Stone Age discovery fuels mystery of who made early tools
February 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Archaeologists in Kenya have dug up some of the oldest stone tools ever found, but who used them is a mystery.
In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers.
Blanton leads Eastern Kentucky against Queens after 24-point showing
February 9, 2023 GMTEastern Kentucky Colonels (16-9, 9-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (16-9, 6-6 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -2; over/under is 157.5
Eastern Kentucky visits McKee and Queens
February 8, 2023 GMTEastern Kentucky Colonels (16-9, 9-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (16-9, 6-6 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens hosts the Eastern Kentucky Colonels after AJ McKee scored 23 points in Queens' 70-69 win against the Austin Peay Governors.
Austin Peay Governors take on the Queens Royals on 7-game slide
February 4, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (15-9, 5-6 ASUN) at Austin Peay Governors (8-16, 2-9 ASUN)
Clarksville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Austin Peay -4.5; over/under is 146
Queens faces Austin Peay on 3-game road skid
February 3, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (15-9, 5-6 ASUN) at Austin Peay Governors (8-16, 2-9 ASUN)
Clarksville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens visits Austin Peay looking to stop its three-game road slide.
Liberty wins 82-70 against Austin Peay
February 3, 2023 GMTCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Darius McGhee scored 18 points as Liberty beat Austin Peay 82-70 on Thursday night.
McGhee shot 7 for 15 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line for the Flames (19-5, 10-1 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Ognacevic puts up 20, Lipscomb beats Queens 66-60
February 3, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jacob Ognacevic had 20 points and Lipscomb beat Queens 66-60 on Thursday night.
Ognacevic was 9 of 14 shooting (1 for 3 from distance) for the Bisons (14-10, 6-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Ognacevic and Lipscomb host Queens
February 2, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (15-8, 5-5 ASUN) at Lipscomb Bisons (13-10, 5-5 ASUN)
Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lipscomb -4.5; over/under is 155.5
Ognacevic and Lipscomb host Queens
February 1, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (15-8, 5-5 ASUN) at Lipscomb Bisons (13-10, 5-5 ASUN)
Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Lipscomb hosts the Queens Royals after Jacob Ognacevic scored 20 points in Lipscomb's 85-72 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls.
Queens defeats Stetson 71-65
January 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AJ McKee and Kenny Dye scored 15 points apiece as Queens beat Stetson 71-65 on Saturday.
McKee also added five rebounds for the Royals (15-8, 5-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
McKee and Queens host Stetson
January 28, 2023 GMTStetson Hatters (11-9, 6-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (14-8, 4-5 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -4; over/under is 154.5
Queens hosts Stetson following McKee’s 23-point game
January 27, 2023 GMTStetson Hatters (11-9, 6-3 ASUN) at Queens Royals (14-8, 4-5 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens hosts the Stetson Hatters after AJ McKee scored 23 points in Queens' 84-82 victory against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.
McKee scores 23 as Queens defeats FGCU 84-82
January 27, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AJ McKee scored 23 points and BJ McLaurin made the game-winning free throws with 26 seconds remaining as Queens beat FGCU 84-82 on Thursday night.
McKee shot 7 for 16 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free throw line for the Royals (14-8, 4-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
FGCU hosts Dye and Queens
January 26, 2023 GMTFlorida Gulf Coast Eagles (14-7, 4-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (13-8, 3-5 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -1.5; over/under is 150
FGCU hosts Dye and Queens
January 25, 2023 GMTFlorida Gulf Coast Eagles (14-7, 4-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (13-8, 3-5 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles after Kenny Dye scored 22 points in Queens' 77-70 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins.
Nolan has 20 as Jacksonville beats Queens 77-70
January 21, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kevion Nolan scored 20 points as Jacksonville beat Queens 77-70 on Saturday.
Nolan also contributed six rebounds for the Dolphins (11-8, 4-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Fatal house fire was latest of NYC battery blazes, FDNY says
January 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A Queens house fire that killed one person and injured 10 others was sparked by a lithium-ion battery, the fire department said Saturday. It adds to a series of battery blazes that have caused concern in the city.
McKee leads Queens against Jacksonville after 28-point performance
January 21, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (13-7, 3-4 ASUN) at Jacksonville Dolphins (10-8, 3-4 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jacksonville -3.5; over/under is 140.5
Queens takes on Jacksonville after McKee’s 28-point game
January 20, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (13-7, 3-4 ASUN) at Jacksonville Dolphins (10-8, 3-4 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays the Jacksonville Dolphins after AJ McKee scored 28 points in Queens' 95-90 loss to the North Florida Ospreys.
Hendricksen’s 35 lead North Florida over Queens 95-90
January 20, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Hendricksen scored 35 points as North Florida beat Queens 95-90 on Thursday night.
Hendricksen also contributed 10 rebounds for the Ospreys (8-11, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Hendricksen and North Florida host Queens
January 19, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (13-6, 3-3 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (7-11, 2-4 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: North Florida -1.5; over/under is 158.5
Hendricksen leads North Florida against Queens after 20-point performance
January 18, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (13-6, 3-3 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (7-11, 2-4 ASUN)
Jacksonville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: North Florida hosts the Queens Royals after Carter Hendricksen scored 20 points in North Florida's 86-72 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls.
Stroud scores 18 as Kennesaw State downs North Florida 86-72
January 14, 2023 GMTKENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Brandon Stroud's 18 points helped Kennesaw State defeat North Florida 86-72 on Saturday.
Stroud had five rebounds for the Owls (13-6, 5-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Terrell Burden added 13 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line, and he also had eight assists.
Dye puts up 18 as Queens knocks off North Alabama 107-78
January 14, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kenny Dye had 18 points in Queens' 107-78 win against North Alabama on Saturday.
Dye added seven assists for the Royals (13-6, 3-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). AJ McKee scored 15 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from distance, and 4 for 4 from the line, and added three steals.
North Alabama hosts McKee and Queens
January 14, 2023 GMTNorth Alabama Lions (9-9, 1-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-6, 2-3 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -7.5; over/under is 154.5
McKee and Queens host North Alabama
January 13, 2023 GMTNorth Alabama Lions (9-9, 1-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-6, 2-3 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays the North Alabama Lions after AJ McKee scored 22 points in Queens' 92-91 loss to the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears.
Hunter’s 33 lead Central Arkansas over Queens 92-91
January 13, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — (AP) — Camren Hunter's 33 points led Central Arkansas over Queens 92-91 on Thursday night.
Hunter shot 11 for 20 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free throw line for the Bears (6-12, 1-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Central Arkansas takes on Queens on 8-game skid
January 12, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (5-12, 0-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-5, 2-2 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -10; over/under is 159.5
Hunter and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears visit conference foe Queens
January 11, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (5-12, 0-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-5, 2-2 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kenny Dye and the Queens Royals host Camren Hunter and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears in ASUN play.
Youngblood leads Kennesaw State over Queens University 76-67
January 8, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Youngblood had 22 points in Kennesaw State's 76-67 victory over Queens University on Saturday night.
Youngblood shot 7 for 11 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Owls (11-6, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Kennesaw State hosts McKee and Queens
January 7, 2023 GMTKennesaw State Owls (10-6, 2-1 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-4, 2-1 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -3.5; over/under is 149.5
Queens takes on Kennesaw State following McKee’s 20-point game
January 6, 2023 GMTKennesaw State Owls (10-6, 2-1 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-4, 2-1 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays the Kennesaw State Owls after AJ McKee scored 20 points in Queens' 75-74 win over the Bellarmine Knights.
Placer sends North Florida past Kennesaw State 89-86
January 6, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jose Placer buried a 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining and finished with 32 points to send North Florida to an 89-86 victory over Kennesaw State on Thursday night.
Placer had a big night from beyond the arc for the Ospreys (7-8, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference), as he connected on 10 of his 15 3-point attempts.
McKee leads Queens against Bellarmine after 20-point game
January 5, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (11-4, 1-1 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (6-9, 1-1 ASUN)
Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bellarmine -1; over/under is 139.5
McKee leads Queens against Bellarmine after 20-point game
January 4, 2023 GMTQueens Royals (11-4, 1-1 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (6-9, 1-1 ASUN)
Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens visits the Bellarmine Knights after AJ McKee scored 20 points in Queens' 88-83 loss to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.