MLS suspends Polo, looks into domestic violence claims
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Major League Soccer has suspended Andy Polo while it investigates allegations of domestic violence leveled…
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Hot weather something different for both Super Bowl teams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Did you say 87 degrees? That’s the temperature the Cincinnati Bengals practiced in Wednesday, trading an ice storm and frigid…
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Oregon reports 57 more COVID-19-related deaths, 7 in C. Oregon; 3,309 new cases
There are 57 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, including six in Deschutes County and one in Jefferson County, raising the state’s…
Continue ReadingBattle scores 14 to lift UNC Asheville past Hampton 69-53
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jamon Battle posted 14 points and eight rebounds as UNC Asheville got past Hampton 69-53. Dajour Dickens led the Pirates with 14…
Continue ReadingSteelers promote Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look far for a new defensive coordinator, promoting Teryl Austin to replace Keith Butler. Austin…
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Layden: Nathan Chen following long line of Olympic champions
First it was Scott Hamilton. Then Brian Boitano. Then Evan Lysacek. Now, it’s Nathan Chen’s turn to ascend the men’s figure skating…
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Daily Olympic Recap: Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen golden on Day 6
Results, updates and news from Day 6 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February…
Continue Reading Daily Olympic Recap: Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen golden on Day 6
Results, updates and news from Day 6 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February…
Continue ReadingSheriff: 3 women die in collision between car, logging truck
MONROE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say three woman died in a vehicle collision with a logging truck south of Corvallis. The Benton County…
Continue ReadingJeremy Giambi, former MLB player, has died at 47
By David Close, CNN Former Major League Baseball player Jeremy Giambi has died, according to his former teams, the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox…
Continue ReadingBlackhawks interview Tampa Bay’s Mathieu Darche for GM job
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have interviewed Tampa Bay executive Mathieu Darche for their general manager job. The 45-year-old Darche is…
Continue ReadingTrump backs Arrington over GOP Rep. Mace in South Carolina
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed former South Carolina lawmaker Katie Arrington…
Continue ReadingJones makes 7 3-pointers, Florida beats Georgia 72-63
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Myreon Jones made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points to help Florida beat Georgia 72-63 for its fourth…
Continue ReadingFamily: Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Saget’s family says the actor-comedian died last month in Florida from an accidental blow to the head. Citing…
Continue ReadingSC Senate approves medical marijuana bill, House up next
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have approved medical marijuana legislation in South Carolina.…
Continue ReadingTickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park now on sale
By David G. Allan, CNN Fans of “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” and other films from the legendary…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest convoy protesters at New Zealand’s Parliament
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police arrested dozens of protesters camping on the grounds of New Zealand’s…
Continue ReadingCourt records: ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris to plead guilty
CHICAGO (AP) — “Cheer” star Jerry Harris is expected to plead guilty Thursday in a federal child pornography case alleging he solicited sex…
Continue ReadingUK anti-Semitism reaches record high in 2021, report says
By Allegra Goodwin and Richard Allen Greene, CNN More incidents of anti-Semitism were recorded in the United Kingdom in 2021 than at any point since…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Ruud advances to Argentina Open quarterfinals
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena 7-6 (2), 6-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the…
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