USA’s Humphries takes Heat 1 lead in monobob Games debut
Team USA’s two-time bobsled gold medalist Kaillie Humphries took the monobob Heat 1 lead with a 1:04.44-minute time.
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Chloe Kim solicits crowd for snacks mid press conference
Chloe Kim is known to like snacks — breakfast sandwiches, churros, ice cream, you name it. She was on the hunt for goodies when her gold medal press conference coincided with lunchtime.
Continue ReadingNew York State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that left 1 person dead
By Laura Studley, CNN New York State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting in downtown Buffalo on Saturday that left one person dead and the trooper injured, the agency said in a news release. Around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities responded to reports of a vehicle traveling more than 100 mph on Interstate 90 in Erie
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Meyers Taylor is first American to race Olympic monobob
Elana Meyers Taylor became the first American to compete in Olympic monobob at the 2022 Winter Games. She was tied for third after Heat 1.
Continue ReadingChandler leads South Alabama over Arkansas St. 70-51
MOBILE, Ala. — Jay Jay Chandler had 22 points as South Alabama got past Arkansas State 70-51. Marquis Eaton led the Red Wolves with 10 points.
Continue ReadingNorman scores 25, Western Michigan snaps long losing streak
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Lamar Norman Jr. had 25 points as Western Michigan ended its 14-game losing streak, beating Central Michigan 77-63. Kevin Miller led Central Michigan with 24 points and seven rebounds.
Continue ReadingGLIMPSES: A white coating for the Winter Olympics — finally
By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Beijing Olympics have been watched closely for snow — the artificial kind, made by machines, up in the mountains outside the city. On Sunday morning, a more natural variety coated the Chinese capital for the first time since the Games began. The world’s athletes — and Beijingers,
Continue ReadingGLIMPSES: A white coating for the Winter Olympics — finally
By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Beijing Olympics have been watched closely for snow — the artificial kind, made by machines, up in the mountains outside the city. On Sunday morning, a more natural variety coated the Chinese capital for the first time since the Games began. The world’s athletes — and Beijingers,
Continue ReadingWesley helps Notre Dame jump out early, beat Clemson 76-61
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Blake Wesley scored 18 of his 21 points in the first eight minutes of the game as Notre Dame cruised to a 76-61 victory over Clemson. Notre Dame (18-7, 11-3 Atlantic Coat Conference) has won four straight and eight out of its last nine games. Clemson (12-13, 4-10 Atlantic Coast Conference)
Continue ReadingShaq’s ‘Fun House’ draws big crowd with Lil Wayne headlining
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal has returned to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Nea hosted “Shaq’s Fun House,” featuring performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd, Diplo and even the NBA legend’s son, Myles, who spun several records in
Continue ReadingMuszynski scores 21 to carry Belmont over SE Missouri 81-72
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Nick Muszynski had 21 points as Belmont won its eighth straight game, topping Southeast Missouri 81-72. Manny Patterson led the Redhawks with a season-high 20 points.
Continue ReadingKirkland lifts New Orleans over Incarnate Word 84-57
NEW ORLEANS — Simeon Kirkland had 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists as New Orleans extended its home win streak to eight games, easily defeating Incarnate Word, 84-57. Josh Morgan led the Cardinals on Saturday with 15 points.
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Women’s downhill training canceled due to snow
The second training session for the women’s downhill race at the 2022 Winter Olympics was cancelled on Sunday due to snowfall, the International Ski Federation (FIS) said.
Continue ReadingMutts triple double leads Virginia Tech past Syracuse, 71-59
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Justyn Mutts posted the second triple-double in Virginia Tech history as the Hokies posted a 71-59 win over Syracuse. Mutts had 12 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists.
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From Bend to Beijing, Zamboni drivers are crucial for creating Olympic-quality ice conditions
Five of the 15 winter Olympic sports have two common dominators: The ice they share and the machine that takes care of it.
Continue ReadingHaití “rechaza categóricamente” reporte tras investigación de CNN sobre asesinato presidencial
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — El gobierno de Haití dijo que “rechaza categóricamente” las acusaciones “publicadas en la prensa internacional”, luego de la publicación esta semana de una investigación de CNN sobre el asesinato del presidente de Haití Jovenel Moïse. La investigación de CNN, publicada el martes, arrojó nueva luz sobre el asesinato de Moïse el
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Simons has 30, Blazers beat Knicks with huge rally in 4th
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 30 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 23-point third-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 112-103. Newly acquired guard Josh Hart, one of several players new to Portland’s roster after a flurry of trades before
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M beats MVSU in four overtimes 94-92
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Powell banked in a short jumper with six seconds remaining in the fourth overtime to lift Alabama A&M to a 94-92 win over Mississippi Valley State. MVSU’s Devin Gordon missed a baseline 3-point attempt at the buzzer. Cameron Tucker led Alabama A&M with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Gordon scored
Continue ReadingEstrada scores 21 to lift Hofstra over Delaware 80-66
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Aaron Estrada had 21 points to propel Hofstra to an 80-66 victory over Delaware. Darlinstone Dubar had 15 points for the Pride (17-9, 9-4 Colonial Athletic Association), who stretched their win streak to four. Jyare Davis had 16 points to lead the Blue Hens (16-9, 7-5).
Continue ReadingNurses are overwhelmed. This Chicago hospital hopes a combat veteran can help them cope with pandemic trauma
CNN, WKMG, WPTV By Adrienne Broaddus, CNN David Bracho became a nurse after nearly two decades in the US Army Reserve. He’s now working in a Covid-19 ward at Rush Medical Center in Chicago — and he recognizes the parallels. He was deployed twice, Bracho said, and what he saw in Afghanistan is similar to
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