Klesmit scores 17 to lift Wofford past The Citadel 65-58
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Max Klesmit posted 17 points and five steals as Wofford beat The Citadel 65-58. Tyler Moffe led the Bulldogs on Wednesday night with 20 points.
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Ferguson lifts Colgate past Army 100-90
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Jack Ferguson scored 22 points as Colgate stretched its winning streak to eight games, getting past Army 100-90. Nelly Cummings added 20 points for the Raiders. Jalen Rucker led the Black Knights on Wednesday night with 29 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading Stapleton scores 19 to carry Radford past Campbell 71-67
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Artese Stapleton had 19 points as Radford edged past Campbell 71-67. Rashun Williams had 16 points for the Highlanders (9-16, 5-8 Big South Conference). Cedric Henderson Jr. scored a season-high 22 points for the Fighting Camels (14-10, 7-6).
Continue Reading IIHF, NHL officials hoping for early deal for 2026 Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif says he is optimistic NHL players will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Tardif says he wants to have an agreement reached sooner than this time. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly tells The Associated Press
Continue Reading Champagnie scores 27 to carry St. John’s past Xavier 86-73
CINCINNATI (AP) — Julian Champagnie had 27 points as St. John’s topped Xavier 86-73. Jack Nunge led the Musketeers on Wednesday night with 22 points and seven rebounds.
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Dr. Dre talks Eminem taking a knee at Super Bowl
Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige all performed at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show along with Eminem, who took a knee during the performance. Mara Schiavocampo and Christopher John Farley react to the NFL spotlighting hip hop icons amid its controversy over alleged racial discrimination within the organization.
Continue Reading The stars are out in LA for a major-like field at Riviera
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The West Coast swing on the PGA Tour ends on a high note. The Genesis Invitational at Riviera has attracted every player from the top 10 in the world. That hasn’t happened at a regular PGA Tour event in 15 years. Such is the esteem
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Justice Department sues Missouri over controversial gun law
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN The US Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Missouri in an effort to prevent the state from enforcing a controversial law aimed at protecting gun rights. The law, which went into effect in August, blocks Missouri state and local law officials from enforcing federal gun laws. The Justice Department
Continue Reading South Carolina Upstate beats Presbyterian 60-55
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Gainey posted 17 points and seven rebounds as South Carolina Upstate edged past Presbyterian 60-55. Winston Hill led the Blue Hose on Wednesday night with 17 points and four blocks.
Continue Reading Key Russia expert confirmed to Defense Department post
By Ellie Kaufman and Ted Barrett, CNN The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed a key Russia expert to a top Pentagon post, as tensions remain high over Russia’s buildup of troops along Ukraine’s borders. Celeste Ann Wallander won broad bipartisan support in a 83-13 vote to serve as assistant secretary of defense for international security
Continue Reading New staff wants Seahawks defense to be more aggressive
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — New Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt is giving indications there will be a different look to Seattle’s defense when next season begins. He definitely wants a group that’s more aggressive and perhaps by using a different scheme. Hurtt was announced as Seattle’s new defensive
Continue Reading Day 13 of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
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Continue Reading EXPLAINER: How figure skaters deliver quadruple jumps
By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Russia’s “Quad Squad” of figure skaters is looking for an Olympics podium sweep by landing the thrilling quadruple jumps that remain rare in the women’s competition. But could skaters one day add a fifth rotation to jumps? Sports experts say it’s not clear how many rotations humans
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Winds gradually weaken, but colder air with wind chills persist
Winds cranked up today as we’ve been talking about since last week and thus issued that ABC-7 First Alert Monday. Gusts peaked around 60 mph with reduced visibility due to blowing dust and sand. The winds will gradually weaken tonight and overnight but colder air behind a cold front will make those winds have a
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More than 50 million households have received free government Covid-19 tests
CNN By Tami Luhby and Naomi Thomas, CNN More than 50 million households have received their free home Covid-19 tests from the federal government, a senior White House adviser told CNN on Wednesday. “That’s more than 80% of those who’ve ordered their tests have gotten them, and the rest will get them this week,” Dr.
Continue Reading More than 50 million households have received free government Covid-19 tests
By Tami Luhby and Naomi Thomas, CNN More than 50 million households have received their free home Covid-19 tests from the federal government, a senior White House adviser told CNN on Wednesday. “That’s more than 80% of those who’ve ordered their tests have gotten them, and the rest will get them this week,” Dr. Tom
Continue Reading On the slopes, a struggle for Black skiers’ Olympic dreams
By AARON MORRISON Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — There are a plethora of programs aimed at exposing Black and Hispanic children from urban communities to winter sports, such as Alpine skiing. But the skiing community’s efforts to diversify the sport aren’t fully reflected in the competition at the Beijing Winter Games. The issue is rooted
Continue Reading Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host the Oscars
After years without a host, the Academy Awards aim to make history with three women emcees in Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. It will also be the first time since 1987 that the Oscars has had three hosts.
Continue Reading Report: Cowboys pay 4 cheerleaders $2.4M over voyeur claims
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ESPN has reported the Dallas Cowboys paid $2.4 million to four members of the team’s cheerleading squad who accused a team vice president of watching them undress in a locker room during a 2015 event at AT&T Stadium. The network says each of the women received $399,523. It cited documents and
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Report: Cowboys pay 4 cheerleaders $2.4M over voyeur claims
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ESPN has reported the Dallas Cowboys paid $2.4 million to four members of the team’s cheerleading squad who accused a team vice president of watching them undress in a locker room during a 2015 event at AT&T Stadium. The network says each of the women received $399,523. It cited documents and
Continue Reading Falcons release Fowler following 7 1/2 sacks in 2 seasons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released outside linebacker Dante Fowler after he failed to provide the expected boost to the team’s long-suffering pass rush. Fowler led the Falcons with 4 1/2 sacks in 2021, giving him only 7 1/2 sacks in his two seasons with the team. The Falcons finished last
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Decision on Iran nuclear deal ‘days away,’ says French foreign minister
By Joseph Ataman, Camille Knight, Adam Pourahmadi and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Negotiations over the revival of a 2015 deal that would see Iran curb uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief will conclude in days, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country’s lawmakers on Wednesday. “We are coming … to the hour of
Continue Reading Bulls’ LaVine cleared to take part in All-Star festivities
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine has been cleared medically to participate in All-Star festivities this weekend in Cleveland and return to the Chicago Bulls’ lineup after the break. Coach Billy Donovan says LaVine got the OK after having his left knee drained and a lubricant injected in Los Angeles.
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Family asks for justice for girl killed by robbery victim
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The family of a 9-year-old girl who died after she was shot by a man who had opened fire when he was robbed at an ATM says the robbery victim wasn’t justified in his actions as he wasn’t in danger when he fired uncontrollably at their
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New Mexico regulators approve plan to replace nuclear power
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators have approved a plan that calls for new solar generation to replace what will be lost when Public Service Co. of New Mexico stops buying electricity from the Palo Verde nuclear plant in Arizona. The utility will lose 114 megawatts after its two Palo Verde leases expire —
Continue Reading Florida wildlife officials are distributing 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to save starving manatees
By Amanda Jackson, CNN Florida’s manatees — which are dying at an alarming rate, largely from starvation — are being treated to tons of lettuce a week as part of a new feeding program that state wildlife officials say is showing signs of success. An average of 350 manatees a day are now coming to
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First Black female AG in US history to defend the NFL in racial discrimination lawsuit
By Homero De la Fuente, David Close, Kevin Dotson and Amir Vera, CNN The NFL hired former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch as part of its defense counsel against the class-action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, a spokesperson for the league told CNN on Wednesday. Lynch, who was the first
Continue Reading Report: 13 Texas GOP congressional candidates say Biden won
HOUSTON (AP) — A published report says that only 13 of the 143 Texas Republican candidates for Congress say they believe Democrat Joe Biden’s election as president was legitimate. Of the 143 GOP congressional candidates studied by Hearst Newspapers, 86 have taken discernable positions on the question. At least 42 have said Democrats stole the
Continue Reading Video showing how police treat Black and White teens in mall fight sparks outrage
By Rob Frehse and Laura Studley, CNN A video showing police officers breaking up a fight between a Black teenager and a White teenager at a New Jersey mall has prompted outrage over the police response. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that the “appearance of what is racially disparate treatment is deeply, deeply
Continue Reading Video showing how police treat Black and White teens in mall fight sparks outrage
A video showing police officers breaking up a fight between a Black teenager and a White teenager at a New Jersey mall has prompted outrage over the police response. CNN’s Athena Jones reports.
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