Illinois rewards Bielema with new contract through 2028
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has signed coach Bret Bielema to a new six-year contract through 2028. He’s transformed a struggling program…
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More than 25 million watched World Cup final in U.S.
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory over France is the second most-watched soccer match of any kind in the…
Continue Reading Newest MLS franchise to make home debut March 4
NEW YORK (AP) — The newest Major League Soccer expansion franchise will begin its inaugural campaign on the road when St. Louis City SC plays at…
Continue Reading Garrett, Chubb out as Browns prepare for Saints, snow
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was out sick and running back Nick Chubb didn’t…
Continue Reading Steelers expect QB Kenny Pickett to start against Raiders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers expect quarterback Kenny Pickett should leave the concussion protocol this week, clearing the way for him…
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Purdue University Northwest faculty demand chancellor resign after racist remarks
By Caroll Alvarado and Carolyn Sung, CNN The Faculty Senate Executive Committee at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) released a letter demanding…
Continue Reading Purdue University Northwest faculty demand chancellor resign after racist remarks
CNN contributors Shan Wu and Lisa Ling join anchor Amara Walker to discuss the racist remarks made by Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor of Purdue…
Continue Reading Mat Ishbia agrees to buy Suns, Mercury for $4 billion
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mortgage executive Mat Ishbia has agreed in principle to buy a majority stake of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix…
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Texas enhanced safety checkpoints frustrate businesses; New Mexico law enforcement caught off guard
EL PASO, Texas- Enhanced safety inspections continued into a second day along Highway 178, where miles of trucks lined up waiting. The…
Continue Reading AP source: Royals, RHP Lyles agree on 2-year, $17M deal
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and well-traveled right-hander Jordan Lyles have agreed to a $17…
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Grandson charged with murder: accused of fatally stabbing grandfather with fork
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police say 25-year-old Kevin Joe Robles fatally stabbed his 81-year-old grandfather with a fork. The stabbing happened…
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Jalen hurts: Eagles QB Hurts has ‘chance’ to play at Dallas
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Imagine this: Jalen Hurts back at quarterback for the Eagles only six days after his right…
Continue Reading Jalen hurts: Eagles QB Hurts has ‘chance’ to play at Dallas
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Imagine this: Jalen Hurts back at quarterback for the Eagles only six days after his right…
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Elon Musk’s Twitter accused of unlawful staff firings in the UK
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN A law firm representing dozens of former UK Twitter employees is accusing the company of “unlawful, unfair and…
Continue Reading Penix, Ibrahim, Latu earn comeback player of the year honors
The Associated Press Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim and UCLA linebacker Laiatu Latu have been named…
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Watch: Texas National Guard strings concertina wire at popular El Paso border crossing point
The Texas National Guard, which was deployed to El Paso on Monday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, strung concertina wire Tuesday along the Rio Grande near…
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Records reveal medical response further delayed care for Uvalde shooting victims
“Records reveal medical response further delayed care for Uvalde shooting victims” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Continue Reading Wilson to start at QB for Jets vs. Jaguars on Thursday night
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the…
Continue Reading Families left in limbo at US border as Trump-era border policy remains in place
CNN’s David Culver revisits the journeys of families who have tried seeking asylum in the US the past few…
Continue Reading Families left in limbo at US border as Trump-era border policy remains in place
CNN reporter Gustavo Valdes is in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico just across the border from El Paso, Texas. He speaks to migrants looking to cross the border…
Continue Reading Kipyokei gets 6-year doping ban, loses Boston Marathon title
MONACO (AP) — Kenyan marathoner Diana Kipyokei has been banned for six years and stripped of her 2021 Boston Marathon title for doping and…
Continue Reading Gambling interests gave GOP group behind pro-DeWine PACs $1M
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Associated Press review finds that gambling interests positioning for lucrative…
Continue Reading Rays to split spring training at Disney, Tropicana Field
By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will split spring training between the Wide World of Sports…
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Tennis ace Boris Becker recalls prison loneliness, friends
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — During his first interview after being released from prison, tennis great Boris Becker recalled the…
Continue Reading Masters to keep criteria, invite all eligible players in ’23
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Masters is keeping its criteria the same for next year. That means 16 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf will be…
Continue Reading French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer federation wants to go after social media users who targeted some of the national team’s players with racist…
Continue Reading Iowa St cancels men’s, women’s games because of storm threat
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has canceled a men’s basketball game and a women’s basketball game because of the potential for severe winter…
Continue Reading Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was on the line.…
Continue Reading Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was on the line.…
Continue Reading Planned Parenthood starts telemedicine abortions in Kansas
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Planned Parenthood affiliate announced Tuesday that it has started teleconferences with…
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