Mikaela Shiffrin shares raw emotions after slalom DNF
Mikaela Shiffrin spend time with NBC’s Todd Lewis shortly after shockingly skiing out of the women’s slalom event, in which she was a medal favorite.
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Alex Hall stomps double 1980 Buick on Run 2 of big air final
Reigning X Games champion Alex Hall of the U.S. landed a double cork 1980 with his signature Buick grab to score a 92.50 on Run 2 of the men’s freeski big air final.
Continue ReadingJenner’s last-minute goal lifts Blue Jackets past Caps 5-4
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Boone Jenner scored his 19th goal with 44.4 seconds remaining and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Washington Capitals 5-4. Jenner’s goal came less than two minutes after Washington’s Tom Wilson tied the game on a 6-on-5 chance. Patrik Laine scored twice. Trey Fix-Wolansky gave Columbus
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New Oregon survey data shows record-high health insurance coverage
The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday that its biannual Oregon Health Insurance Survey data showed a record-high 95.4% of people in Oregon had health coverage in 2021, up from 94% in 2019.
Continue ReadingSwider hits 5 3s, scores 21; Syracuse beats BC 73-64
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Cole Swider tied his season high with 21 points, including five 3-pointers, Joseph Girard III scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Syracuse never trailed it its 73-64 win over Boston College. Swider made 6 of 11 from the field and finished with eight rebounds, two
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Biggest underdogs in Super Bowl history
Football’s ultimate game has a long history of surprising outcomes. Using data from Vegas Insider, Stacker curated a gallery of the biggest underdogs in Super Bowl history, ranking them from the lowest to highest point spreads.
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Bats, sharks, pumas: What you need to know about 10 misunderstood animals
Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals often misjudged and misunderstood by humans. Keep reading to learn the roles these 10 misunderstood animals play in the ecosystem.
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How the ‘Great Resignation’ has impacted 10 industries
Compiling research from industry publications and referencing recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, software company Kazoo identified how 10 industries have been impacted by the “Great Resignation.”
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Most common types of care at America’s 16,000-plus drug treatment facilities
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the U.S. in greater numbers, drug treatment facilities are having to keep up with the demand. Based on data from the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (SAMHSA), Zinnia Health has put together a list of the top-10 most common types of care for those seeking drug treatment.
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Ingram scores 26, surging Pelicans top Rockets 110-97
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 26 points and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets 110-97 on to extend their winning streak to four games. Rookie Herb Jones had 10 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double for the Pelicans, who led for most
Continue ReadingSettle III lifts Howard over Gallaudet University 96-38
WASHINGTON — Steve Settle III had 21 points as Howard romped past Gallaudet University 96-38. Corey Smith led Gallaudet University with 9 points.
Continue ReadingMorant tallies 30 points again as Grizzlies rout Clippers.
CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 30 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies continually extended their lead Tuesday night before defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 135-109. The offensive production from Morant came on 12 of 19 from the field and
Continue ReadingAfter a fall, Shaun White stomps his way into Olympic final
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Shaun White hammered down a pressure-packed halfpipe qualifying run to make it through to the medal round of his fifth and final Olympics. The three-time gold medalist fell on his signature trick on his first run and was mired in 19th place. Each rider gets
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Daily Olympic Recap: Lindsey Jacobellis wins Team USA’s first gold medal at 2022 Winter Olympics
Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 9.
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Daily Olympic Recap: Lindsey Jacobellis wins Team USA’s first gold medal at 2022 Winter Olympics
Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 9.
Continue ReadingFlorida’s top doctor refuses to say if he’s vaccinated
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declined to disclose whether he has received a coronavirus vaccine during a contentious confirmation hearing where Democrats pressed the state’s top doctor to promote the shots. Ladapo, appointed in September by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, has attracted national scrutiny over
Continue ReadingMother of Michigan school shooting suspect pleaded to keep her job shortly after the shooting, boss says
CNN, WDIV By Mark Morales, Laura Ly and Eric Levenson, CNN Shortly after learning that her 15-year-old son had shot fellow students at his Michigan high school, Jennifer Crumbley sent a text message to her boss at the real estate company where she worked as a marketing director. “I need my job,” she wrote to
Continue ReadingJackson leads East Carolina over Tulsa on late basket
TULSA, Okla. — Vance Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining to lift East Carolina to a 73-71 win over Tulsa on Tuesday night. Vance Jackson had 22 points to lead the Pirates. Jeriah Horne led the Golden Hurricane with 18 points.
Continue ReadingSidney Crosby scores 499th, Penguins rally past Bruins 4-2
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 499th career regular-season goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins 4-2. Danton Heinen scored twice in a 28-second span in the second period, and Crosby added another with 7:07 left in the frame, moving him
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Trees and bushes could use a drink
Experts say watering once a month during warm dry Winters is good.
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