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AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more Wednesday — offer evidence that major railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a national strike two years ago. Both sides are also now keenly

Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago. It was a technological marvel when it opened in 1965. But its heyday has long passed and it hasn’t been home to a sports team since the

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — An endangered sea turtle that was found about a year ago some 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers) from its native waters has been released into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Houston Zoo. The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, named Boeier after the boat that rescued it, was found off the coast

AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online. Bluesky said Wednesday that its total users surged to 15 million, up from

AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools. The NCAA rules providing college athletes the ability to earn revenue from their name, image and likeness provide new artillery for recruiting

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations. Texas announced Schumaker’s addition to its front office on Wednesday, when the team also signed right-handed pitcher Luis Curvelo to a one-year contract calling for the $760,000 minimum while in the major leagues

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is recovering from what the San Antonio Spurs described as a mild stroke, though there is no timetable for the NBA’s longest-tenured coach to return to the sideline. Popovich had the stroke on Nov. 2 at the arena where the Spurs play, the

AP National Writer Rhett Lashlee has done the math. It rolls around in the SMU coach’s head every week. The more he thinks about it, the more it doesn’t add up. Why, Lashlee wonders, is the Atlantic Coast Conference fighting what seems to be an uphill battle for respect from the College Football Playoff committee?

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has been away from the Spurs because he had a mild stroke, team announces.

AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he

AP Education Writers Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he takes office. During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Duke Deen’s 22 points helped Bradley defeat UTSA 85-72 on Tuesday. Deen also added six rebounds and five assists for the Braves (2-1). Almar Atlason scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds. Darius Hannah shot 6 of 7

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades. Three senators were competing to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year and Republicans take back the Senate majority. Sen. John Thune of South

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Thune, 63, is in his fourth Senate term

Associated Press Conspiracy theory purveyor Infowars and most of its assets went on the auction block Wednesday, with Alex Jones waiting to see if he will be allowed to stay or if he will get kicked off its online platforms. The private auction was being held as part of Jones’ personal bankruptcy, which resulted from

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donovan Dent had 25 points and 10 assists in New Mexico’s 100-81 win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night. Kayde Dotson scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Lobos (3-0). Tru Washington finished with 15 points. Garry Clark led the way for

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Otis Frazier III’s 17 points helped UTEP defeat Texas-Permian Basin 78-58 on Tuesday night. Frazier also contributed seven assists and four steals for the Miners (2-1). Kevin Kalu added 12 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor while they also had seven rebounds. Corey Camper Jr. finished 5

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Colby Tanner had 18 points in Abilene Christian’s 101-55 victory against McMurry on Tuesday night. Tanner finished 6 of 12 from 3-point range for the Wildcats (2-1). Dontrez Williams scored 14 points and added three steals. Yaniel Rivera went 5 of 12 from the field to finish with 11 points. Jalen

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of soldiers and police fanned out across a neighborhood on a recent night in the Turks & Caicos Islands just days after the archipelago reported a record 40 killings this year. They were on the hunt for criminals and illegal weapons fueling a surge of violence

HOUSTON (AP) — Alem Huseinovic’s 15 points helped Rice defeat Louisiana-Monroe 66-50 on Tuesday night. Huseinovic went 5 of 7 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Owls (2-1). Trae Broadnax scored 14 points and added seven assists. Caden Powell shot 1 of 3 from the field and 7 for 12

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jordan Pyke and Dylan Hayman had 20 points each and Incarnate Word held off Prairie View A&M in a 84-81 win Tuesday night. Pyke also contributed 12 rebounds for the Cardinals (2-1). Dylan Hayman shot 5 of 8 from the field and 9 for 11 from the line to add 20

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Keith Lamar’s 17 points helped SFA defeat LeTourneau 87-68 on Tuesday night. Lamar shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the ‘Jacks (2-1). Nana Antwi-Boasiako scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 8 (2 for

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Noah Reynolds scored 17 points, Trazarien White added 16 and TCU beat Texas State 76-71 on Tuesday night. Texas State used a 14-4 run, capped by Dylan Dawson’s 3-pointer, to pull to 72-68 with 1:32 left. But the Bobcats had a turnover and missed a 3-pointer before another Dawson 3

AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — Jayden Nunn had 19 points with five 3-pointers to lead seven Baylor players scoring in double figures and the 12th-ranked Bears won their home opener 104-67 over Sam Houston on Tuesday night. The Bears (2-1) got double-doubles from Miami transfer Norchad Omier (18 points and 10 rebounds) and

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tre Johnson scored 19 points to lead five Longhorns in double figures and Texas rolled to a 105-58 win over Chicago State on Tuesday night. Johnson, the SEC freshman of the week who came in averaging 28.5 points a game and shooting 56% from the arc, was 6 of 9 from

ATLANTA (AP) — Baye Ndongo had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Naithan George added 16 points and six assists and Georgia Tech beat Texas Southern 81-62 on Tuesday night. Ndongo gave the Yellow Jackets their first double-digit lead at 32-21 to begin a 12-0 run and they led by 24 points, 49-25, at halftime after

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State spread the minutes and the scoring around as the Seminoles pulled away from Tarleton State 72-52 on Tuesday night. Daquan Davis scored nine points and four Seminoles added eight each as 12 players scored and 10 players saw double-digit minutes with no starter playing over 19 minutes. Jamir Watkins,

AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center on Tuesday night, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees who lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room to show their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is making a change at quarterback, with coach Bill O’Brien saying on Tuesday that Grayson James will start against No. 14 SMU on Saturday in place of Thomas Castellanos. James transferred from FIU this year and has played in two games for the Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), leading