Mikaela Shiffrin still searching for ‘belief’ during downhill training
Mikaela Shiffrin finished ninth in first women’s downhill training session as she continues to build back her confidence.
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One eye on midterms, Dems ease up on approach to virus
By ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a shifting narrative on COVID-19 restrictions across the country among Democratic officials and candidates. They’re increasingly supportive of easing mandates as they struggle to address voter frustration with the lingering pandemic. They’re hoping a shift in policy could serve to blunt incoming political
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Registration open for 2022 SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle, at new location
The 2022 SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle presented by Nighthawk Naturalistic School is open for registration. This year’s race is May 22nd at a new venue. The race will be held for the first time at the Seventh Mountain Resort in Bend!
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U.S. short track skaters react to 1000m finals, Santos fall on social media
U.S. short track skater Kristen Santos shares positive message following fourth-place finish in women’s 1000m final.
Continue ReadingCeci, Hyman score to lead Oilers to 3-1 win over Islanders
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Cody Ceci and Zach Hyman each scored a goal, Mike Smith stopped 37 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 3-1. Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Oilers and Connor McDavid had two assists to help Jay Woodcroft get a win in his NHL coaching debut. Mike Smith
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Brisson takes advantage of turnover to score against Canada
U.S. forward Brendan Brisson scored an opportunistic goal following a Canada turnover to give his squad a two-goal lead.
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Mikaela Shiffrin takes training run, mulls downhill decision
Mikaela Shiffrin got her first taste of the Yanqing Alpine Skiing Center downhill course as she considers whether or not to compete in the event at the Winter Olympics.
Continue Reading‘Detroit Rams?’ Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A sports apparel company is capitalizing on Detroit Lions fans’ loyalty to Matthew Stafford, the Super Bowl-bound Los Angeles Rams quarterback who for 12 years prior had made an appearance in that game seem possible for their home team. A store in a metro Detroit mall is selling the Lions-colored clothing
Continue Reading‘Detroit Rams?’ Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A sports apparel company is capitalizing on Detroit Lions fans’ loyalty to Matthew Stafford, the Super Bowl-bound Los Angeles Rams quarterback who for 12 years prior had made an appearance in that game seem possible for their home team. A store in a metro Detroit mall is selling the Lions-colored clothing
Continue Reading‘Detroit Rams?’ Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A sports apparel company is capitalizing on Detroit Lions fans’ loyalty to Matthew Stafford, the Super Bowl-bound Los Angeles Rams quarterback who for 12 years prior had made an appearance in that game seem possible for their home team. A store in a metro Detroit mall is selling the Lions-colored clothing
Continue ReadingNo. 2 Stanford rides defense to 91-64 win over Utah
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Lexie Hull and Haley Jones each scored 15 points and No. 2 Stanford pulled away in the second half for a 91-64 win over Utah. Cameron Brink had 10 points and seven rebounds and moved into the school’s top 10 for career blocks as Stanford extended
Continue ReadingFederal judge blocks counties from charging Texas officials with crimes for encouraging mail-in voting
By Fredreka Schouten A federal judge has temporarily blocked several Texas counties from pursuing criminal charges against public officials who encourage voters to use mail ballots in next month’s primary election. The preliminary injunction marks a victory for officials in Harris County, home to Houston, who argued that the controversial provision in a new Texas
Continue ReadingRoddy scores 21 to lift Colorado St. over Fresno St. 65-50
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — David Roddy had 21 points as Colorado State beat Fresno State 65-50. Orlando Robinson led the Bulldogs with 24 points and eight rebounds.
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Meyers scores with just a few seconds left in first period
Ben Meyers earns a point for Team USA with help of Sean Farrell with just 16 seconds left in the first period.
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Social media reacts to Baumgartner, Jacobellis winning gold
The gold for the Americans in mixed team snowboard cross set social media ablaze.
Continue ReadingOlympic curling is a family affair for US women and others
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — A handful of athletes at the Ice Cube curling venue have found a clever way to get around the ban on bringing families to Beijing for the Olympics. They are competing with their spouses or siblings. Tabitha and Tara Peterson are on the U.S. women’s team.
Continue ReadingArizona State holds on, knocks off No. 6 Arizona 81-77
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jade Loville scored 27 points, Mael Gilles added 19 and two big free throws, and Arizona State withstood a late rally to knock off No. 6 Arizona 81-77. The Sun Devils dominated through three quarters, building a 14-point lead while keeping the Wildcats mostly in
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Andy Miele goes top shelf with backhander against Canada
Andy Miele, captain of the U.S. men’s hockey team, pulled off a slick backhand goal against Canada to tie the game up at one score apiece.
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Sweden holds off Canada comeback for women’s curling win
A 3-point lead helped Sweden hold off a late Canada comeback for a women’s curling victory in Session 4 of play.
Continue ReadingUS evacuating most Ukraine embassy staff over invasion fears
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is evacuating almost all of the staff from its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent. A senior State Department official said Saturday that a very limited number of staff will stay to
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