By ELDAR EMRIC Associated Press SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the omicron variant, Bosnia is taking a relatively laissez-faire approach to soaring COVID-19 infections in the region. And that tactic is delighting the Balkan nation’s winter tourism industry. Last week, thousands of skiers happily slalomed their way
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored in his fourth straight game, James Reimer made 34 saves in his return to the lineup and the San Jose Sharks beat the Dallas Stars 2-1. Hertl scored in the first period to give him six goals in the past four
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After months of preparation, Cafe des Chutes has just opened in the former original Sparrow Bakery location
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Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive win. Nino Niederreiter also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 12-3-1 on the road, and Frederik Andersen made 22 saves. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the only goal
Continue ReadingBAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Justin McCall registered 18 points and nine rebounds as Cal State Bakersfield narrowly defeated Idaho 59-58. Rashad Smith led the Vandals with 16 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingBAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Justin McCall registered 18 points and nine rebounds as Cal State Bakersfield narrowly defeated Idaho 59-58. Rashad Smith led the Vandals with 16 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 40 saves and Brad Marchand had a goal and an assist as the Boston Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 4-2. Ullmark has given up two or fewer goals in each of his last five starts, winning four of those games. He improved to 7-5-0. Charlie McAvoy, Curtis Lazar,
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brendan Lemieux scored in his return from a five-game suspension for biting a player, and the Los Angeles Kings ended the Minnesota Wild’s eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Phillip Danault also scored for the Kings and Jonathan Quick made 29 saves.
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Eight people are confirmed dead at a Kentucky candle factory that was hit by a tornado and another eight remain missing, but dozens more have been accounted for, a company spokesman said Sunday, raising hope that the toll from a Midwest twister outbreak
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Max Domi had two goals and an assist, Jake Bean scored 55 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4. Jack Roslovic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had a goal and assist for the Blue Jackets, who won for just the second
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Max Domi had two goals and an assist, Jake Bean scored 55 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4. Jack Roslovic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had a goal and assist for the Blue Jackets, who won for just the second
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Fred Meyer union workers have authorized a walkout over alleged unfair labor practices, although three days of contract negotiations are scheduled for next week.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — JD Davison’s putback dunk with 33 seconds left and a final defensive stop gave No. 9 Alabama a 83-82 victory over 14th-ranked Houston on Saturday night. Houston’s Kyler Edwards missed a 3-point attempt and two last-ditch attempts bounced off the rim, with the last of
Continue ReadingBy FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press The Western U.S. is bracing for the brunt of a major winter storm expected to hit Monday, bringing travel headaches, the threat of localized flooding and some relief in an abnormally warm fall. Lighter rain and snow fell in Northern California on Sunday, giving residents a taste of what’s to
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. — Jacob Davison had 16 points and six rebounds as Cal Poly edged past Portland State 61-58. Michael Carter III led the Vikings with 20 points.
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. — Jacob Davison had 16 points and six rebounds as Cal Poly edged past Portland State 61-58. Michael Carter III led the Vikings with 20 points.
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO — Marcellus Earlington had 23 points plus 16 rebounds as San Diego routed Cal Lutheran 84-55. Jacob Alonzo led the Kingsmen with 10 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Continue ReadingLARAMIE, Wyo. — Xavier DuSell had 16 points to lead five Wyoming players in double figures as the Cowboys topped Utah Valley 74-62. Drake Jeffries added 15 points for the Cowboys. Graham Ike chipped in 13, Brendan Wenzel scored 12 and Hunter Maldonado had 10. Fardaws Aimaq led the Wolverines with 14 points.
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Kate McKinnon returned to “Saturday Night Live” this week and opened the show portraying Dr. Anthony Fauci. The doctor gave the audience scenarios for how to handle the holidays and the pandemic. “I’m back!” McKinnon’s Fauci said during McKinnon’s first appearance of the season. “Do people still think I’m sexy
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