$4.5M approved for family of man killed by California deputy
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A California county has agreed to pay $4.5 million to the family of a mentally ill homeless man who was killed by a…
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Penn State rallies to beat Ohio State in Big Ten tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Sessoms scored 18 points and No. 11 seed Penn State rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat…
Continue ReadingTexas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press A Texas judge is blocking the state from investigating as child abuse gender confirming care for transgender…
Continue ReadingJussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status
By DON BABWIN and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jail officials say Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for lying to…
Continue ReadingNo. 25 UNC cruises past Virginia 63-43 into ACC semifinals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brady Manek outscored Virginia in the first half on his way to 21 points and No. 25…
Continue ReadingJudge sets October trial for man in Wisconsin parade deaths
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A judge has set an October trial date for a Milwaukee man accused of driving his SUV into a Wisconsin Christmas parade last…
Continue ReadingMiddle Tennesse holds off UTEP 66-59 in OT in C-USA tourney
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Eli Lawrence had 19 points, Deandre Dishman scored 18 and made a go-ahead layup with 2:01 left in overtime to help Middle…
Continue ReadingNo. 23 Colorado State ekes by Utah State in MWC quarters
By JUSTIN MICHAEL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chandler Jacobs banked in the winning basket with 1.8 seconds left and No. 23 Colorado State…
Continue ReadingNC Central breezes past UMES 68-56 in MEAC quarterfinals
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Justin Wright had 14 points to lead five North Carolina Central players in double figures as the Eagles got past…
Continue ReadingWoods helps Grand Canyon oust Sam Houston in WAC tournament
PARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Holland Woods had 24 points to guide Grand Canyon to a 71-66 victory over Sam Houston in the quarterfinals of the Western…
Continue ReadingCSU Fullerton ousts UC Davis 73-55 in Big West quarterfinals
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Damari Milstead had 24 points, E.J. Anosike added 16 points and 20 rebounds and Cal State Fullerton breezed to a 73-55…
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National act — a ‘talking dog’ — comes to the Tower Theatre
It’s Todd Oliver and Irving, the Talking Dog, next Tuesday evening at the Tower Theatre! The dog doesn’t really talk, but you might believe it does!…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia women roll past TCU 68-48 in Big 12 tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Madisen Smith tossed in 19 points and West Virginia dominated the first half in a 68-48 victory over TCU in the first round…
Continue ReadingNew York Giants release punter Riley Dixon after 4 seasons
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have released punter Riley Dixon after four seasons. The Giants made the move late Thursday night…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 UCLA beats Washington State 75-65 in Pac-12 quarters
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points, Jules Bernard added 19 and No. 13 UCLA knocked off…
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Out & About: More great pics
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Continue ReadingRichmond gets past Rhode Island 64-59 in A10 tournament
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Grant Golden tossed in 19 points and Tyler Burton added a double-double to lead Richmond to a 64-59 victory over Rhode…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Nice job, anglers
Are ya reelin’ in the fish? Share your pic and info on your catch – what, where – at the Share tab on…
Continue ReadingDuchene’s two goals, assist lead Predators over Ducks 4-1
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist, Juuse Saros made 27 saves and the Nashville…
Continue ReadingThomas scores twice as Blues beat Rangers 6-2
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 6-2 to snap a…
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