Wade Taylor IV racked up 19 points that included eight in the final 3:22 of the game as No. 22 Texas A&M outlasted Texas Tech 72-67 on Sunday afternoon in the USLBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas A&M (8-2) led by as many as 11 points in the first half and by three at halftime before the Red Raiders surged to the front early in the second half. Down 52-49, the Aggies produced an 11-0 surge capped by a jumper by Zhuric Phelps to take a 60-52 advantage with 5:02 to play Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Nicaragua's parliament has approved a controversial law aimed at nullifying foreign sanctions targeting key political figures, including President Daniel Ortega's vice president and wife, Rosario Murillo. The new legislation, which was unanimously supported by the ruling Sandinista Front-dominated parliament, seeks to render these foreign sanctions ineffective within the country's borders. Proponents argue that the law bolsters Nicaragua's sovereignty and independence, as articulated by Walmaro Gutierrez, a deputy from Ortega's party. Despite its passage, critics warn it places the nation's financial system at risk, as local banks are pressured to ignore international directives, potentially jeopardizing their global credit lines. Economists foresee significant repercussions, including potential declines in Nicaragua's borrowing capacity and adverse impacts on exports. The approval of this law follows other recent moves by the government to consolidate power, including extending police and army chiefs' terms to six years amidst heightened scrutiny of Ortega's administration. (With inputs from agencies.)