Sisoho Jawara carries Weber St. past Green Bay 68-58
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seikou Sisoho Jawara had 20 points as Weber State topped Green Bay 68-58. Emmanuel Ansong led the Phoenix with 12 points and nine rebounds.
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‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facility
BUTNER, N.C. (AP) — A defense attorney says the former Oklahoma zookeeper known as “Tiger King” Joe Exotic has been transferred to a medical facility in North Carolina for federal inmates after a cancer diagnosis. Defense lawyer John Phillips says Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was taken from a federal medical center
Continue ReadingHitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous “My
Continue ReadingSchumer says Democrats will negotiate with Manchin and Sinema on Build Back Better plan and wants bill done by Christmas
By Liam Reilly and Devan Cole, CNN Senate Democrats will try to negotiate with moderate Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to address their disagreements on the size and scope of President Joe Biden’s economic package as it heads to the chamber, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday. “The House did a very strong
Continue ReadingKunkel’s 8 treys carries Xavier over Norfolk State 88-48
CINCINNATI — Adam Kunkel had 26 points as Xavier easily defeated Norfolk State 88-48. Nate Johnson added 20 points for the Musketeers. Christian Ings led the Spartans with 12 points.
Continue ReadingJapanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki available for MLB teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki will be posted on Monday by his Japanese club and will be available for bidding by the 30 Major League Baseball teams. MLB told teams the posting will start Monday and run until Dec. 22. The 27-year-old, Japan’s 2019 Home Run Derby champion, has spent nine seasons
Continue ReadingTiger Woods posts first video taking practice swings since car accident in February
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Golfing legend Tiger Woods posted a short video of himself taking a practice shot out on a golf course on Sunday. Woods, who has not played in a golf tournament since his car accident in February, shared a three-second video on social media with the caption “making progress.” In
Continue ReadingLa estrella china del tenis Peng Shuai dice que está a salvo en una videollamada con el presidente del COI, Thomas Bach
urielblanco (CNN) — El presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), Thomas Bach, mantuvo una videollamada con la tres veces olímpica Peng Shuai, anunció este domingo el organismo rector de los Juegos Olímpicos. Ambos estuvieron acompañados en la videollamada por la presidenta de la Comisión de Atletas, Emma Terho, y la miembro del COI en China,
Continue ReadingConte gets 1st Premier League win as Spurs manager
LONDON (AP) — Antonio Conte registered a first Premier League win in charge of Tottenham as the team came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1. The Italian will have been left in no doubt just how big a job he has on his hands though. Conte, who oversaw two games before the international break, watched
Continue ReadingProtesters trace route Rittenhouse took in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Several dozen people gathered below the wind-whipped Wisconsin flag at Kenosha’s Civic Center Park and warmed up with chants for justice before taking to the streets in protest of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. Demonstrators on Sunday traced the route Rittenhouse took the night in August last year when he shot
Continue ReadingQueen Elizabeth II attends christening of 2 great-grandsons
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has attended a double christening for two of her great-grandchildren. The 95-year-old British monarch watched the baptisms on Sunday of August, son of Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, and Lucas Philip, son of Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall. August was born in February and Lucas
Continue ReadingSpurs rally for 1st EPL win under Conte; stroll for Man City
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Tottenham has come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 and earn a first win under Antonio Conte in the Premier League. Tottenham was booed off by its fans after going into halftime trailing 1-0 and having gone six straight halves of play in the league without a shot on
Continue ReadingMan drives through crowd of protesters in Connecticut
By MARCY JONES Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Connecticut (WFSB) — A driver drove through a group of protesters in Manchester tonight. The group was partially blocking off a part of Center Street in Manchester when it all was caught on cell phone video. Unfortunately, the police have no comment at this
Continue ReadingBueckers, No. 2 UConn hold off No. 23 South Florida 60-53
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 21 points and seven assists to help No. 2 Connecticut hold off No. 23 South Florida 60-53 in the semifinals of the inaugural women’s Battle 4 Atlantis. Freshman Azzi Fudd added a season-high 18 points on six 3-pointers the Huskies. .
Continue ReadingFlorida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer Florida has fired coach Dan Mullen a day after his sixth loss in nine games. The move comes two months after the Gators went toe to toe with defending national champion Alabama and a year after they had a chance to make the College Football Playoff. Mullen’s stunning downfall
Continue ReadingTennessee man arrested for allegedly threatening child with machete
By CHUCK MORRIS Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is in custody after he threatened his children with a machete. Police responded to a call from a child at a home on Oak Valley Drive who said his father had hit him and was threatening him and other
Continue ReadingAbramovich hosts Israeli leader, antisemitism action praised
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Stamford Bridge as part of the Premier League club’s campaign against antisemitism. The small event was attended by about 50 people. It was the first time Abramovich has been seen at Chelsea’s stadium since
Continue ReadingAbramovich hosts Israeli leader, antisemitism action praised
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Stamford Bridge as part of the Premier League club’s campaign against antisemitism. The small event was attended by about 50 people. It was the first time Abramovich has been seen at Chelsea’s stadium since
Continue ReadingTwo Georgia firefighters injured after man allegedly sets house fire
By IYANI HUGHES, JADA FURLOW Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Two firefighters were injured following a house fire set by a man in Lawrenceville on Highgate Drive Saturday night. Fire officials say around 9 p.m., a woman stated her husband was locked inside the bedroom and set something
Continue ReadingKings fire coach Luke Walton after 6-11 start to 3rd season
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Luke Walton after getting off to a disappointing start in his third season in charge. Walton was informed of the decision a day after a 123-105 home loss to Utah that dropped the Kings to 6-11 on the season. Walton had a 68-93
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