NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” normally kicks off each show with some humor, but the comedy sketch series opened with a tribute performance to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performed a “Prayer for Ukraine” during the show’s opening on Saturday. Cast members Kate McKinnon and
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Continue ReadingCNN By Tim Lister, Ivana Kottasová, Julia Hollingsworth and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Ukraine has accused Russia of committing “war crimes” in an attempt to weaken its country’s resistance, as Ukrainian forces engage in fierce fighting with Russian troops in multiple cities across the country. In the capital, Kyiv, residents awoke Sunday to find the city
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The Monster Truck Nitro Tour returned to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for two loud and fun shows on Saturday.
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Roy and Trevor Moore had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 5-2, making it five in a row for the Kings. Phillip Danault, Quinton Byfield and Brendan Lemieux also had goals and Cal Petersen made 26
Continue ReadingCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk and Tyler Toffoli each had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 7-3. Blake Coleman had a goal and an assist, and Erik Gudbranson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored to help Calgary bounce back from a 7-1 loss at Vancouver on Thursday night
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Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Over three days, Republicans at the Conservative Political Action Conference seemed intent on avoiding Donald Trump’s grievances about the last election, and some ignored him altogether. But by the end of it, the defeated president had reminded those who want to move on that he remains
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The invasion of Ukraine could further undermine Russia’s status as an elite sports dynasty, which already has been weakened by deception and doping scandals but often punished only by a tepid pushback from international sports bodies. A number of federations, including skiing, curling and Formula 1, pulled premier events
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and fear. There is heartache for those in Ukraine suffering from the violence, uncertainty about what’s to come, powerlessness watching the events unfold, and even trauma from devastating images coming out of the region,
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU, JIM HEINTZ, VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. The order means Putin wants Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch and raises the threat
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist and the Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Patrice Bergeron also scored for Boston, which beat San Jose for the ninth straight time. Timo Meier scored for
Continue ReadingLOGAN, Utah — Kendle Moore had a season-high 23 points as Colorado State topped Utah State 66-55. RJ Eytle-Rock led the Aggies with 14 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingW.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored in the third period to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche overcame a 2-1 deficit by scoring two goals 26 seconds apart early in the third period, with J.T. Compher tying the game and MacKinnon
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS — Marcus Shaver Jr. scored 27 points as Boise State defeated UNLV 86-76. Abu Kigab added 23 points for the Broncos. Bryce Hamilton led the Runnin’ Rebels with 25 points.
Continue ReadingBy CARLOS RODRIGUEZ AP Sports Writer ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Rafael Nadal said earlier in the week that he´s not very aware of his career statistics. Now, he might want to have a look at them. The 35-year-old Spaniard defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to win the Mexican Open to extend his career-best start for
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By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Drew Peterson scored 20 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds remaining, and No. 16 Southern California defeated Oregon 70-69. Isaiah Mobley added 17 points for the Trojans, whose 25 regular-season wins set a school record. Quincy Guerrier scored 15 points for Oregon, while De’Vion
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Drew Peterson scored 20 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds remaining, and No. 16 Southern California defeated Oregon 70-69. Isaiah Mobley added 17 points for the Trojans, whose 25 regular-season wins set a school record. Quincy Guerrier scored 15 points for Oregon, while De’Vion
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Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” returned from a nearly monthlong hiatus without a cold open. Instead of a funny satirical sketch, the NBC variety show chose to present a powerful tribute to the country of Ukraine. The tribute follows Russia launching an unprecedented military assault on the country earlier this week. The
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