Celtics’ Tatum out against Magic for personal reasons
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is missing a rematch with the Orlando Magic because of personal reasons. The 24-year-old…
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Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup…
Continue Reading Navy defeats Washington (MD) 93-54
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Led by Lysander Rehnstrom’s 13 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Washington (MD) Shoremen 93-54 on Sunday. The…
Continue Reading World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament. The previous…
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Cecily Strong bids farewell to ‘Saturday Night Live’
After 11 years on “Saturday Night Live,” Cecily Strong was serenaded by host Austin Butler and her fellow cast members with a rendition of Elvis…
Continue Reading Odom scores 18 in Howard’s 66-54 win over Harvard
BOSTON — Led by Shy Odom’s 18 points, the Howard Bison defeated the Harvard Crimson 66-54 on Sunday. The Bison are now 6-8 on the season,…
Continue Reading Pickett, Funk lead Penn State past Canisius 97-67
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 16 points, Andrew Funk added 15 and Penn State turned up the defense in the second half to roll to…
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‘It’s a nightmare:’ Iguana causes power outage in Florida town for third time this year
By Melissa Alonso and Zoe Sottile, CNN An iguana caused “a large-scale outage” in Lake Worth Beach, Florida earlier this month —…
Continue Reading Browns DE Clowney in concussion protocol, S Johnson hurt
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns could be without defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for a while after he…
Continue Reading 2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the…
Continue Reading Injuries, exits force young WRs to step up for Packers, Rams
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams lost All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp to a high ankle sprain that could sideline him for the rest of the…
Continue Reading Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all…
Continue Reading Bears OL Teven Jenkins carted off field with neck injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after he got hurt during a 25-20 loss to…
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Argentina wins World Cup title after beating France in penalty shootout
(CNN)- Lionel Messi’s wait for World Cup glory is finally over after Argentina beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout on Sunday. It was a final…
Continue Reading Falcons defensive coordinator Pees injured during warmups
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees was run into by a New Orleans Saints player who was trying to field a punted…
Continue Reading Auriemma misses UConn’s game against Florida State
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma missed No. 9 UConn’s game against Florida State on Sunday as he wasn’t feeling well after the team’s…
Continue Reading Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed…
Continue Reading Celtics’ Horford fined $25K for elbowing Magic’s M Wagner
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says Al Horford of the Celtics has been fined $25,000 for making what it called “unnecessary and excessive contact” to…
Continue Reading Parents of missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari arrested for failure to report child’s disappearance
By Eric Levenson and Tina Burnside, CNN The parents of missing 11-year-old North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari were arrested Saturday for failure…
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Retiring GOP senator says Trump’s influence on party is ‘waning’
CNN By Daniella Diaz and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Retiring Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey offered a pointed closing message for his fellow Republican…
Continue Reading Jets star DT Quinnen Williams out vs. Lions with calf injury
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets will be without star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams…
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January 6 committee considering how to handle uncooperative GOP lawmakers, Schiff says
CNN By Zachary Cohen, CNN Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, said…
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Elon Musk offers journalists he banned from Twitter ability to return under certain condition
Originally Published: 17 DEC 22 11:53 ET Updated: 17 DEC 22 13:03 ET By Oliver Darcy (CNN) — New Twitter owner Elon Musk…
Continue Reading Tulsa Zoo wants your help naming this baby African penguin
By Yenny Sanchez, CNN Here’s your flippin’ chance to name a baby penguin. The Tulsa Zoo is asking the public for help naming an African…
Continue Reading Why we can’t get enough of the ‘Wednesday’ dance
Netflix’s Addams Family reboot is taking TikTok by storm, sparking recreations of Wednesday’s quirky dance routine by actress Jenna…
Continue Reading Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on McCarthy opposition
CNN By Gregory Clary, CNN Donald Trump has weighed in on the contentious battle confronting GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid to be the…
Continue Reading Messi makes his record 26th appearance at the World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi is making a record 26th appearance at the World Cup. That breaks a tie with Germany great Lothar Matthäus.…
Continue Reading Arkansas police arrested a man and woman after the body of her 6-year-old son was found buried under a home
By Tina Burnside, CNN A man and woman in Arkansas have been arrested and face capital murder charges after the body of the woman’s 6-year-old…
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Slight chance of rain with temperatures dropping
EL PASO, Texas- There is about a 10% chance of rain in between El Paso and Las Cruces this afternoon around 4 PM. Heavier rain and snow will fall in…
Continue Reading France’s dismay mixed with awe for Messi in World Cup final
By JADE LE DELEY and ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Dismayed fans in France are finding reasons to be cheerful amid the pain of Les…
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