Spencer leads Nicholls St. over Texas A&M-CC 84-75
KATY, Texas — Pierce Spencer had a career-high 20 points as Nicholls State defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 84-75. Trevian Tennyson led the Islanders with a season-high 23 points.
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Madre que llevó a su hijo de 14 años al asalto en el Capitolio de EE.UU. fue condenada a prisión
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Un juez federal condenó a una agitadora del Capitolio de EE.UU. que llevó a su hijo adolescente a Washington el 6 de enero de 2021 a tres meses tras las rejas por desfilar ilegalmente en el edificio. La condena de 90 días es una de las sentencias más largas que
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Amy Schneider becomes the first woman to win more than $1 million on ‘Jeopardy!’
By Sarah Moon, CNN Amy Schneider, an engineering manager from Oakland, California, became the first woman and the fourth person on “Jeopardy!” to earn more than $1 million in winnings on Friday’s episode. Schneider’s $42,200 score in her 28th victory brought her total winnings to $1,019,001, according to the game show. “It feels amazing, it
Continue Reading Amy Schneider becomes the first woman to win more than $1 million on ‘Jeopardy!’
Amy Schneider became the first woman and the fourth person on “Jeopardy!” to earn more than $1 million in winnings in regular season play.
Continue Reading Buchnevich, Husso lead Blues to 5-1 win over Capitals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pavel Buchnevich had two goals and an assist, Ville Husso stopped 26 shots and the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-1. Torey Krug, Oskar Sundqvist and Ivan Barbashev also scored to help the Blues improve to 8-2-2 in their last 12 games, and 10-0-1
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Filmmaker Zhang Yimou returns for Olympics opening ceremony
BEIJING (AP) — Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou is promising a simpler opening ceremony for next month’s Beijing Winter Games with a bold and unprecedented way of lighting the Olympic flame. Zhang directed an awe-inspiring opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and is returning in the same role for the 2022
Continue Reading Filmmaker Zhang Yimou returns for Olympics opening ceremony
BEIJING (AP) — Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou is promising a simpler opening ceremony for next month’s Beijing Winter Games with a bold and unprecedented way of lighting the Olympic flame. Zhang directed an awe-inspiring opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and is returning in the same role for the 2022
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Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier’s 87-72 win over Butler
By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Kunkel scored 25 points off the bench to lead No. 22 Xavier past Butler 87-72 on Friday night. Kunkel sank 8 of 12 shots, including 5 of 8 3-point shots for the 12-2 Musketeers. Paul Scruggs contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Xavier.
Continue Reading LaVine leads way as Bulls win 9th straight, beat Wizards
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 27 points, Coby White added 21 and the Chicago Bulls won their ninth straight game, beating the Washington Wizards 130-122. The Eastern Conference-leading Bulls matched their longest win streak since the 2010-11 team won nine in a row to finish the regular season.
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Hardaway leads Mavericks to 130-106 win over Rockets
By JORDAN GODWIN Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. had 19 points and seven assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 130-106 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night despite missing two stars and their head coach. Dallas was without Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis and coach Jason Kidd, who entered the
Continue Reading Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves rout Thunder 135-105
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 27 points and 12 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-105 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Russell made 11 of 12 field goals and 4 of 5 3-pointers to help the Timberwolves beat the Thunder
Continue Reading Smith recovers from early wobble for 3-shot lead at Kapalua
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Cameron Smith was going the wrong direction at Kapalua. He turned it around in a big way. After a bogey-bogey start, Smith got on a roll and shot a 64 to build a three-shot lead in the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The scoring conditions have
Continue Reading Nicolas Cage y su esposa, Riko Shibata, esperan su primer hijo
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Nicolas Cage y su esposa, Riko Shibata, esperan su primer hijo, confirmó un portavoz del actor estadounidense a CNN el viernes. La pareja se casó en una ceremonia en Las Vegas en febrero de 2021. Shibata tiene 26 años y es 32 años más joven que Cage, quien cumplió 58
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Mexico ends year with inflation at 7.36%, most in 20 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico ended 2021 with an annualized inflation rate of 7.36%, the highest in 20 years. The national statistics institute said Friday that inflation in December was led by fresh food products, air travel and other rising costs. The institute said annual inflation had last been this high in 2001. Mexico’s central
Continue Reading Mexico ends year with inflation at 7.36%, most in 20 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico ended 2021 with an annualized inflation rate of 7.36%, the highest in 20 years. The national statistics institute said Friday that inflation in December was led by fresh food products, air travel and other rising costs. The institute said annual inflation had last been this high in 2001. Mexico’s central
Continue Reading Civil rights lawyer, professor Lani Guinier dead at 71
By JESSICA GRESKO and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lani Guinier, a civil rights lawyer and scholar whose nomination by President Bill Clinton to head the Justice Department’s civil rights division was pulled after conservatives criticized her views on correcting racial discrimination, has died. She was 71. Harvard Law School Dean John F.
Continue Reading No. 4 Arizona ends layoff, beats Washington State 60-52
By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cate Reese had 20 points and No. 4 Arizona used a dominant third quarter to beat visiting Washington State 60-52 in its Pac-12 Conference opener and first game in three weeks. It was the 100th victory for Wildcats coach Adia Barnes, and it came as
Continue Reading Svechniknov scores twice as Hurricanes beat Flames 6-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes returned to action after nearly a week layoff by beating the Calgary Flames 6-3. Brady Skjei had a goal and two assists, while Derek Stepan, Jesper Fast and Tony DeAngelo also scored and Steven Lorentz had two
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Borderland funeral home preparations amid Covid surge
EL PASO, Texas – The total number of Covid-19 deaths has been increasing in the Borderland over the course of the pandemic, but as Covid cases climb once again, funeral homes operators are preparing for a possible surge. Sunset Funeral Homes Manager, Jose Amezcua, tells ABC-7 that pre-covid they would have about six funeral services
Continue Reading Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in Brooklyn
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence, Khris Middleton added 15 of his 20 in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-109. Bobby Portis scored 20 of his 25 in the first half to
Continue Reading VanVleet’s 1st career triple-double pushes Raptors over Jazz
TORONTO (AP) — Fred VanVleet had 37 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points, and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the short-handed Jazz 122-108 on Friday night. Toronto ended Utah’s 10-game road winning streak. Pascal Siakam scored 17 points, Chris Boucher had
Continue Reading American Magic back in America’s Cup; Penske steps aside
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The American Magic sailing team rejoined forces with the New York Yacht Club to announce a challenge for the America’s Cup, although it will be without auto racing titan Roger Penske as one of its principals. Penske, who owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as well as Team Penske, had
Continue Reading Davis scores 39 to carry Detroit past Milwaukee 85-60
DETROIT — Antoine Davis matched his season high with 39 points as Detroit easily defeated Milwaukee 85-60. Josh Thomas led the Panthers with 19 points and six rebounds.
Continue Reading Defense shines as Cleveland St. tops Robert Morris 78-77
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Torrey Patton recorded 18 points as Cleveland State narrowly defeated Robert Morris 78-77. Tre Gomillion added 14 points for the Vikings, who forced a season-high 20 turnovers. Kahliel Spear led the Colonials with a career-high 24 points.
Continue Reading Townsend carries Oakland over Ohio Christian 108-40
OAKLAND, Mich. — Trey Townsend had 26 points plus 10 rebounds as Oakland easily defeated Ohio Christian 108-40. Chris Conway added 22 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Devon Miller led the Trailblazers with 12 points.
Continue Reading Wright lifts Marist past Fairfield 60-51
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Ricardo Wright had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Marist to a 60-51 win over Fairfield. Jake Wojcik led the Stags with 14 points.
Continue Reading Embiid scores 31, leads streaking 76ers past Spurs 119-100
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a 119-100 win over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs. Embiid has scored at least 31 points in every game during the winning streak and has averaged 33.2
Continue Reading Embiid scores 31, leads streaking 76ers past Spurs 119-100
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a 119-100 win over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs. Embiid has scored at least 31 points in every game during the winning streak and has averaged 33.2
Continue Reading Evbuomwan lifts Princeton over Columbia 84-69
PRINCETON, N.J. — Tosan Evbuomwan had 22 points as Princeton beat Columbia 84-69. Jaelin Llewellyn added 21 points for the Tigers. Ike Nweke led the Lions with a career-high 22 points.
Continue Reading Gates leads Holy Cross over Lafayette 79-74
WORCESTER, Mass. — Gerrale Gates had 27 points plus 14 rebounds as Holy Cross broke its eight-game losing streak, narrowly defeating Lafayette 79-74. Bo Montgomery added 21 points for the Crusaders. Tyrone Perry led the Leopards with 18 points.
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