Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers. The Rams…
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MLB commissioner Manfred says 2023 ‘big year’ for A’s future
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will have their relocation fee waived if they decide to move to Las Vegas,…
Continue Reading Canadiens’ Carey Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadiens star Carey Price has apologized to people affected by the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in…
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A bat infestation at a Nevada fire station is so bad, the department is abandoning the building
By Amir Vera, Amy Simonson and Rebekah Riess, CNN A Nevada fire department that closed one of its stations for an “undetermined amount of…
Continue Reading Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A chant of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” swept around the biggest stadium at the World Cup,…
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Trump Organization found guilty on multiple counts of criminal tax fraud
(CNN) — A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business…
Continue Reading Sacks finally come for Raiders pass rusher Chandler Jones
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones insisted his play hadn’t changed even if…
Continue Reading Rare ice age fossils discovered on the drought-stricken Mississippi River
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Recently exposed sandbars along the drought-stricken Mississippi River have caught the attention of fossil hunters, leading to…
Continue Reading Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after ‘fighting it’ as coach
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Former Villanova coach Jay Wright says he is at ease with his decision to retire after saying…
Continue Reading Hakimi’s ‘Panenka’ penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Achraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot…
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‘Totally disgusted with the actions of Ms. Rosales’: Internal emails show D.A. office staff reactions to Rosales’s resignation
EL PASO, Texas — KVIA has obtained internal emails from the district attorney’s office that show assistant district attorneys, paralegals, and…
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Texas cop didn’t say ‘gun’ before fatal shooting, search
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press A Texas police officer who fatally shot a Black woman through a rear window of her home three years ago didn’t…
Continue Reading Fight over officer testimony roils Proud Boys sedition case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press A legal fight has erupted over a Washington D.C. police officer who was communicating with Proud Boys leader…
Continue Reading Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
TARIK EL-BARAKAH Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on…
Continue Reading France forward Giroud expects Mbappé to beat scoring records
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Olivier Giroud just broke the France national team’s goal-scoring record and he’s…
Continue Reading IOC warns Afghanistan over women’s sports and Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has warned that it could stop working with Afghanistan ahead of the next Olympics…
Continue Reading NBA adds Maurice Podoloff Trophy for team with best record
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer There’s now another trophy for NBA teams to chase. The league announced Tuesday that the team with the best…
Continue Reading Mercer beats Middle Georgia State 100-62
MACON, Ga. — Led by Jalyn McCreary’s 25 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Middle Georgia State Knights 100-62 on Tuesday. The Bears are…
Continue Reading Astros’ Peña helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources have access…
Continue Reading Astros’ Peña helps kids access sports in wake of MVP win
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources have access…
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As the end of Title 42 nears, El Paso braces for a new migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — Title 42 is set to end by December 21 after a U.S. Federal Judge on November 15 blocked it. Shelters, processing centers, and even…
Continue Reading 2-time Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova reuniting with Bajin
By The Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova is reuniting with coach Sascha Bajin ahead of the 2023 tennis season. Pliskova…
Continue Reading 2022’s hottest words were peculiar and depressing, which … makes sense
By AJ Willingham, CNN How was your 2022? Did you spend it going into full goblin mode, trying to distract yourself from the general feeling of…
Continue Reading 2022’s hottest words were peculiar and depressing, which … makes sense
Oxford Dictionary has announced “goblin mode” as its choice for 2022’s Word of the Year after it opened voting to the public. The term is used to…
Continue Reading Auburn’s top 2 pass rushers heading to NFL draft
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s top two pass rushers are leaving for the NFL. Defensive end Colby Wooden announced in a video on social media that…
Continue Reading Maye, Kancey, Elko, Verse highlight AP All-ACC selections
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year…
Continue Reading No. 6 UConn star Azzi Fudd out 3-6 weeks with knee injury
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn’s top scorer, Azzi Fudd, is expected to be out three to six weeks because of a right knee injury she suffered during…
Continue Reading Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was a solitary figure as he walked off the field following a World Cup…
Continue Reading Doctors say Pelé’s health improving, remains in hospital
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is improving, doctors said Tuesday. The 82-year-old Pelé has been hospitalized for a week to treat a…
Continue Reading FACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
By JANIE McCAULEY and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Stephen Curry is known for scoring deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court but even…
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