Dingle scores 19 to carry Penn past Cornell 73-68
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Dingle posted 19 points as Penn narrowly defeated Cornell 73-68. Chris Manon led the Big Red on Saturday night with 20 points.
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Louisiana Tech defeats FIU 86-82
MIAMI — Amorie Archibald and Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 21 points apiece as Louisiana Tech narrowly beat Florida International 86-82. Eric Lovett led the Panthers on Saturday night with a career-high 25 points.
Continue ReadingCrowds of demonstrators join rallies across Canada as Covid-19 trucker protests spread
CNN, CTV NETWORK, CBC NEWS By Paula Newton, CNN From the western province of Alberta, moving east to Quebec City, and in cities and towns in between, thousands of Canadians have hit the streets in trucks, tractors, cars and on foot to protest the nation’s Covid-19 restrictions. With persistent and noisy horn honking, protesters are
Continue ReadingCrowds of demonstrators join rallies across Canada as Covid-19 trucker protests spread
By Paula Newton, CNN From the western province of Alberta, moving east to Quebec City, and in cities and towns in between, thousands of Canadians have hit the streets in trucks, tractors, cars and on foot to protest the nation’s Covid-19 restrictions. With persistent and noisy horn honking, protesters are demanding governments at all levels
Continue ReadingA man is accused of breaking into Michael Bloomberg’s ranch and kidnapping an employee
By Andy Rose, CNN A Colorado man is accused of breaking into a ranch owned by billionaire Michael Bloomberg and kidnapping an employee, asking her about the former New York City mayor’s daughters, according to an arrest warrant affidavit and a criminal complaint filed in federal court. Joseph Beecher allegedly rammed his truck through the
Continue ReadingFormer Pentagon chief Mark Esper drops lawsuit over memoir
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has dropped a lawsuit against the Defense Department. The ex-Pentagon chief had claimed that material was being improperly withheld from his use as he wrote a memoir about his tenure in the Trump administration. Esper’s lawyer, Mark S. Zaid, said in a statement on Friday that the
Continue ReadingPro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores’ lawsuit
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The fun and games surrounding the Pro Bowl haven’t stopped some of the NFL’s top players from thinking about the racial inequities spotlighted by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the league. Several players expressed support for Flores and his concerns after
Continue ReadingWhitley scores 14 to spark Southern over Alabama A&M 73-64
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Brion Whitley came off the bench to score 14 points to guide Southern to a 73-64 win over Alabama A&M. Terrell Williams had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Jaguars (13-9, 7-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who have won seven straight at home. Garrett Hicks scored a season-high 25 points
Continue ReadingSpieth goes from cliff’s edge to contention at Pebble Beach
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Spieth really was living on the edge at Pebble Beach. He hit an approach near the edge of a 60-foot cliff onto the ocean rocks below on the eighth hole and somehow managed a par. It was the memorable shot Saturday in the
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Wax on: Bend High grad getting Team USA Snowboarding’s Beijing gear up to speed
When it comes to who gets to go to the Olympics, there are so many more involved besides athletes and coaches.
Continue ReadingPopulist lawmaker announces run for Canadian Conservatives
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A populist lawmaker declared his intention to head the Conservative party of Canada just days after the party ousted its leader. Pierre Poilievre tweeted a video in which he said “governments have gotten big and bossy and wants to make “Canadians the freest people on earth.″ Poilievre
Continue ReadingThomas lifts Sacred Heart over St Francis (BKN) 66-62 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Thomas scored five of his 20 points in overtime to propel Sacred Heart to a 66-62 victory over St. Francis (BKN). Thomas sank 6 of 12 shots with a 3-pointer and made 7 of 9 free throws for the Pioneers (8-14, 4-7 Northeast Conference). Nico Galette pitched in with 12
Continue ReadingPor qué todos los productos de Costco se llaman “Kirkland Signature”
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Business) — La marca Kirkland Signature de Costco es quizás la marca propia más extraña de Estados Unidos. Puedes poner pilas AA Kirkland Signature junto con las nueces de la india Kirkland Signature en tu carrito de compras. También es sorprendentemente exitosa. Kirkland recaudó US$ 58.000 millones en ventas durante el último
Continue ReadingDelph carries Appalachian St. past Texas-Arlington 70-61
ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Delph posted 14 points and 10 rebounds to lift Appalachian State to a 70-61 win over Texas-Arlington. David Azore led the Mavericks on Saturday with 36 points.
Continue ReadingWade carries Longwood over Charleston Southern 69-67
CHARLESTON, S.C. — DeShaun Wade posted 19 points as Longwood won its 10th consecutive game, narrowly beating Charleston Southern 69-67. Wade’s two free throws gave the Lancers a 68-67 lead with 1:21 remaining. Isaiah Wilkins’ free throw capped the scoring with five seconds left. Zac Watson blocked Kalib Clinton’s 3-point attempt to end it. Wilkins
Continue ReadingCouncil, Etienne power Wichita State past SMU 72-57
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Ricky Council IV and Tyson Etienne scored 20 points apiece as Wichita State rolled past SMU 72-57. Council came off the bench to make 6 of 9 shots and all seven of his free throws for the Shockers (12-8, 3-5 American Athletic Conference). Etienne sank 4 of 10 from 3-point range.
Continue ReadingDegenhart lifts Boise St. past San Jose St. 76-60
BOISE, Idaho — Tyson Degenhart had a season-high 23 points as Boise State stretched its home win streak to eight games, topping San Jose State 76-60.  Abu Kigab had 18 points, 11 rebounds and five steals for Boise State (18-5, 9-1 Mountain West Conference). Marcus Shaver Jr. added 14 points. Myron (MJ) Amey Jr. had
Continue ReadingNo. 9 Duke rolls past UNC in Coach K’s Chapel Hill finale
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman A.J. Griffin scored a season-high 27 points to help No. 9 Duke roll past rival North Carolina 87-67 in retiring Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final visit to Chapel Hill. The Blue Devils shot 58% and took all of the drama out
Continue ReadingColorado snaps three-game skid, crushing Oregon St. 86-63
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 16 points and Jabari Walker recorded a double-double and injury-plagued Colorado beat injury-riddled Oregon State 86-63. Colorado reached its season high of 3-pointers made in a game in just the first half alone going 11 for 15 (73.3%) from beyond the arc. The Buffs raced to a 13-0
Continue ReadingColorado snaps three-game skid crushing Oregon St. 86-63
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 16 points and Jabari Walker recorded a double-double and injury-plagued Colorado beat injury-riddled Oregon State 86-63. Colorado reached its season high of 3-pointers made in a game in just the first half alone going 11 for 15 (73.3%) from beyond the arc. The Buffs raced to a 13-0
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