Mikaela Shiffrin on boyfriend Kilde: ‘We share each other’s successes’
The Olympic power couple shares in in each other’s successes and disappointments, according to Mikaela Shiffrin.
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Michaels to call 11th Super Bowl before NBC contract ends
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels finally gets to call a Super Bowl in Los Angeles and will tie the late Pat Summerall for the most by a lead announcer on television. But the big question is whether this is Michaels’ final assignment for NBC. Michaels has been the lead announcer on NBC’s
Continue ReadingWalker scores 42 to lift UAB past Middle Tennessee 97-75
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker had a career-high and UAB program high 42 points on 14-for-23 shooting — including 8 for 16 from 3-point range — and the Blazers beat Middle Tennessee 97-75. The Blazers have won five of their last six games. Josh Jefferson had 19 points and six rebounds for the Blue
Continue ReadingAbilene Christian defeats Texas Rio Grande Valley 83-66
ABILENE, Texas — Airion Simmons had 31 points plus 14 rebounds as Abilene Christian got past Texas Rio Grande Valley 83-66. Justin Johnson led the Vaqueros on Saturday with 19 points and seven rebounds.
Continue Reading7 arrested in Salem-area illicit marijuana growing operation
KEIZER, Ore. (AP) — Police in Oregon say they have arrested seven people in what they call an extensive illegal marijuana growing operation. Keizer police say the operation was growing cannabis plants and processing marijuana for sale in six houses in residential areas of Salem and Keizer. Children were living in two of the homes.
Continue ReadingCastleton returns, leads Florida past Ole Miss in overtime
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton returned to the lineup and scored 17 points to spark Florida’s 62-57 overtime win over Mississippi. In overtime, Phlandrous Fleming Jr. had a couple of steals for Florida, the second one leading to a jumper by Castleton that gave the Gators a six-point lead, 56-50, with 1:27 to go.
Continue ReadingGiants make Abrams senior VP of operations and strategy
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants made Kevin Abrams senior vice president of football operations and strategy Saturday. The 50-year-old Abrams was a salary cap analyst for three seasons and has been the team’s assistant general manager for 20 years. He added the title of vice president of football operations in 2018.
Continue ReadingCamila será reina: Isabel II usa el mensaje del Jubileo de Platino para elevar a la segunda esposa de Carlos
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — La reina Isabel II de Gran Bretaña utilizó el hito histórico de su Jubileo de Platino para redefinir el futuro de la monarquía, pidiendo que la duquesa de Cornualles sea conocida como reina Camila cuando Carlos se convierta en rey. Cuando Carlos se casó con Camila en 2005, la
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McTwisting to gold: Learning snowboarders’ signature tricks
Snowboard slopestyle, big air and halfpipe athletes are pulling out all the tricks to stomp their runs at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue ReadingYoung scores 24 to lift Charlotte past Marshall 88-64
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jahmir Young had 24 points as Charlotte routed Marshall 88-64. Andrew Taylor led the Thundering Herd with a career-high 28 points.
Continue ReadingDefense, QBs shine in National’s 20-10 Senior Bowl win
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. Ridder helped finish off a job started by Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett, a Heisman Trophy finalist who was
Continue ReadingJones scores 30 to carry ULM past UALR 75-72 in OT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Andre Jones had a career-high 30 points as ULM defeated Arkansas-Little Rock 75-72 in overtime. Isaiah Palermo led the Trojans on Saturday with 19 points and nine rebounds.
Continue ReadingReyna lifts Alabama St. past Grambling St. 80-72
GRAMBLING, La. — Juan Reyna had a season-high 25 points as Alabama State topped Grambling State 80-72. Shawndarius Cowart led the Tigers on Saturday with 19 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six steals.
Continue ReadingClark, Brickus lift La Salle past George Mason 83-78
PHILADELPHIA — Jack Clark and Jhamir Brickus scored 18 points apiece as La Salle narrowly defeated George Mason 83-78. Josh Nickelberry added 17 points for the Explorers, while Clifton Moore chipped in 15. D’Shawn Schwartz led the Patriots with 17 points.
Continue ReadingStephen F. Austin tops Dixie State 81-52
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Jaylin Jackson-Posey had 17 points off the bench to carry Stephen F. Austin to an 81-52 win over Dixie State. Dancell Leter led the Trailblazers on Saturday with 13 points.
Continue ReadingRecent blaze at fertilizer plant wasn’t 1st fire there
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina city confirms that firefighters responded in late December to what an incident report called a smoldering pile of “fertilizer material” at a plant where, weeks later, an explosion and uncontrolled flames would force thousands to flee their homes. The Winston-Salem Journal reported details of the report Saturday in
Continue ReadingLeona Maguire first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Leona Maguire became the first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history Saturday, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony. Tied with Marina Alex for the second-round lead after a 65 on Friday, Maguire had seven birdies and two bogeys
Continue ReadingNavy SEAL candidate dies and another hospitalized following ‘Hell Week’
By Oren Liebermann, CNN A Navy SEAL candidate died Friday and another was hospitalized in San Diego after completing a training phase known as “Hell Week.” The Navy said in a statement Sunday that Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, New Jersey, died at a California hospital following the training. The cause of Mullen’s death is
Continue ReadingMichaels to call 11th Super Bowl before NBC contract ends
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels finally gets to call a Super Bowl in Los Angeles and will tie the late Pat Summerall for the most by a lead announcer on television. But the big question is whether this is Michaels’ final assignment for NBC. Michaels has been the lead announcer on NBC’s
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First Olympic short track mixed team relay highlights
China won the first ever Winter Olympic short track mixed team relay gold medal in a dramatic event that involved crashes, disqualifications and a superb comeback attempt by Italy in the Final.
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