Burmester takes early lead at Alfred Dunhill in South Africa
MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Dean Burmester made six birdies on the back nine to complete his 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead at the Alfred Dunhill…
Continue ReadingMonth: December 2022
What to know about the prisoner exchange that freed Brittney Griner
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday was freed from Russian detention after a prisoner exchange for convicted arms…
Continue Reading Penguins’ Letang returns to practice 10 days after stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has returned to practice less than two weeks after suffering a stroke. The 35-year-old…
Continue Reading
House passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate
(CNN) — The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the…
Continue Reading
Mexican citizen faces charges in failed fentanyl, heroin smuggling attempt at Ysleta POE
EL PASO, Texas — A 46-year-old Mexican citizen was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations Monday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
Continue Reading Army ponders how long it can remain independent in football
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Army football continues to wrestle with the decision to keep its football team as an independent program. The Black…
Continue Reading
Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome
Celine Dion reveals she has been diagnosed with a rare condition known as stiff-person syndrome, which has caused spasms that are hindering her to…
Continue Reading Kentucky RB Rodriguez to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will skip the Music City Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft, the second Wildcat to…
Continue Reading
NMSU basketball players, coaches threatened with charges if evidence not turned over
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police warned an NMSU athletic director that players and coaches could be charged with a crime if they…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner’s release celebrated by basketball world
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke about her release…
Continue Reading Fields’ emergence gives struggling Bears hope for future
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The emergence of quarterback Justin Fields after a slow start to his second season is…
Continue Reading
Unsealed case file reveals new details of 2021 bomb threat incident involving Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting suspect
By Amir Vera, Jeremy Harlan, Amanda Musa and Rebekah Riess, CNN An unsealed case file revealed new details about what took place during a 2021 bomb…
Continue Reading
Memorial held for Navy seaman killed in Pearl Harbor attack
BOGALUSA, La. (AP) — On the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, family and friends gathered to pay their respects to a Navy veteran…
Continue Reading Youth hockey doctor faces more sex abuse charges
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit doctor already jailed on criminal sexual conduct charges connected to his work with youth hockey…
Continue Reading
Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome
(CNN) — Celine Dion is postponing several Europe tour dates after the recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t…
Continue Reading House report: Snyder had role in ‘toxic’ Commanders culture
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two…
Continue Reading Williams, Phillips highlight AP All-Pac-12 team
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press player of the year…
Continue Reading New Mexico State Police release fatal campus shooting video
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — State Police have released surveillance footage of last month’s fatal shooting on the University of New Mexico campus in…
Continue Reading From serving pizzas, Fofana now delivering World Cup crosses
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Youssouf Fofana has gone from serving pizzas to delivering crosses in the World Cup. He was…
Continue Reading Cotie McMahon scores 20, No. 3 Ohio State tops New Hampshire
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon tied a career high with 20 points and No. 3 Ohio State allowed only seven…
Continue Reading Los Angeles jury heads to a 6th day of deliberations in Harvey Weinstein’s 2nd sexual assault trial
By Nouran Salahieh and Cheri Mossburg, CNN A Los Angeles jury will meet for a sixth day Friday to continue its deliberations in the second sexual…
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end…
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end…
Continue Reading
House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage in landmark vote sending it to Biden
(CNN) — The House voted to pass legislation on Thursday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to…
Continue Reading Viktor Bout: Russian arms dealer known as the ‘Merchant of Death’ swapped for Brittney Griner
Russia has released WNBA player Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death” by his accuser. He was serving…
Continue Reading Tracy Marek becomes 1st female CEO of US Figure Skating
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Longtime sports executive Tracy Marek will take over as the head of U.S. Figure Skating in January, becoming the…
Continue Reading
She’s one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. This is Brittney Griner’s stellar career so far
Cherelle Griner, wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, speaks at the White House after President Biden announced that Russia released Griner from prison…
Continue Reading Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
By ERIC TUCKER, MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner headed home Thursday night,…
Continue Reading
WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Jeremy Herb, MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention,…
Continue Reading USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is The Associated Press college football player…
Continue Reading