Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a big boost…
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Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl’s return
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to…
Continue ReadingMexican authorities evict Tijuana migrant camp near border
By JORGE LEBRIJA Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — About a hundred members of the police, National Guard and army have evicted 381 migrants,…
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Inside the Rings: Day 2 of the Winter Olympics
Day 2 of the 2022 of the Winter Olympics saw an unbelievable speed skating finish, a once-in-a-lifetime figure skater, the first Australian woman to…
Continue ReadingFlorida man steals car; train sends it crashing into house
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s office says a man stole a car but abandoned it seconds before it was struck by a train. The…
Continue ReadingArrest warrant issued for suspect in Colorado church shooting
By Jeremy Harlan and Tina Burnside, CNN Authorities have identified and are searching for a man wanted in connection with Friday’s fatal church…
Continue ReadingCavs pull off another stunner, acquire LeVert from Pacers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Pulling off a major move before the NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in…
Continue ReadingThe nation’s top health official has been a background player for much of his tenure. He says that’s about to change.
CNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra…
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United States, Canada to stage tantalizing women’s hockey prelim game
Few games can be considered as true a prelude to a final compared to a meeting of the United States and Canada in women’s hockey, and perhaps none as…
Continue ReadingDevils place All-Star C Hughes on COVID-19 protocol list
By The Associated Press New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes has been placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list after participating in the…
Continue ReadingNash says Nets not trading Harden before trade deadline
The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — James Harden is staying put with the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Steve Nash gave a direct answer when asked before the…
Continue ReadingMané beats Salah as Senegal wins its first African Cup
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Senegal has won its first African Cup by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick…
Continue ReadingMiller scores 22 to lead Monmouth over Quinnipiac 76-63
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Walker Miller had 22 points as Monmouth beat Quinnipiac 76-63. George Papas had 15 points for the Hawks (15-7, 7-4 Metro…
Continue ReadingAwkwafina issues statement addressing accusations that she has used a ‘blaccent’
By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social…
Continue ReadingSyl Johnson, Chicago soul and blues artist, dies at 85
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists,…
Continue ReadingFlorida State women beat No. 20 Notre Dame for first time
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Valencia Myers finished with 14 points and eight rebounds to help Florida State beat No. 20 Notre Dame for the first time…
Continue ReadingBanks III scores 13 to lift St. Peter’s past Marist 66-50
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Daryl Banks III registered 13 points as St. Peter’s defeated Marist 66-50. It was the sixth consecutive home win for St.…
Continue ReadingNavy identifies SEAL trainee who died after ‘Hell Week’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Navy SEAL candidate who died just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test was identified Sunday as a 24-year-old…
Continue ReadingPope Francis notches new first: TV evening talk show guest
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has a new first in his papacy — an appearance as a TV talk show guest. Francis was interviewed by the host of a popular…
Continue ReadingGaines scores 15 to lead Siena past Fairfield 62-56
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Anthony Gaines finished with 15 points and eight rebounds as Siena topped Fairfield 62-56. Colby Rogers had 12 points for…
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