By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has captured the attention of basketball fans with her historic performance in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa’s sensational guard will try to finish off the unprecedented run with a championship when the Hawkeyes face LSU on Sunday in the title game. The dazzling guard, who
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of March 31-April 7. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is defending her players over what the coach says is unfair characterizations of her team’s style. Staley’s comments appear to take aim at Iowa coach Lisa Bluder for suggesting rebounding against the Gamecocks was like “going to a bar fight.” Bluder
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Gary Sánchez agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and will report to Triple-A Sacramento. San Francisco’s major league catchers are Roberto Pérez and 2018 first-round pick Joey Bart. Sánchez was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees. The 30-year-old hit .299
Continue ReadingTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis are protesting a controversial plan to revamp the country’s legal system, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suspension of the changes earlier in the week. The protesters gathered Saturday in Tel Aviv for the 13th weekly demonstration, raising Israeli flags and banners against plans to weaken
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Rendon says he can’t comment on a video posted on social media that appears to show the Los Angeles Angels All-Star third baseman appearing to swipe at an Oakland fan after the Angels lost to the Athletics on opening day. Rendon held a brief news
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Chelsea’s mini-revival looks to be over after a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa put the focus back on manager Graham Potter. Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn at Stamford Bridge made it two games without a win for Potter’s team. Chelsea is now in the bottom half of the Premier League
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kaley Cuoco is flying high after giving birth to her first child. The star of “ The Flight Attendant ” and “ The Big Bang Theory ” said on Instagram Saturday that she and fellow actor Tom Pelphrey now have a daughter named Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. “The new light of
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti says he’s flattered by the reported interest Brazil has in him becoming its next coach but says he remains committed to finishing his current deal with Real Madrid. The 63-year-old Ancelotti is under contract with the Spanish club through the end of next season. “I have a contract and I
Continue ReadingBy Jai-Leen James, CNN Cinnamon, a goat, and Felix, a 1-year-old bulldog mix, are an unlikely duo, but best friends, nonetheless. The four-legged friends enjoy spending time together — eating, playing, and sleeping. And now, they can continue those things together at their new forever home. The pair was brought to Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh,
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Inter Milan is in far-from-perfect form with a Champions League quarterfinal game against Benfica coming up. The Nerazzurri were beaten 1-0 at home by Fiorentina for their third straight loss in Serie A on Saturday. Giacomo Bonaventura headed in a rebound early in the second half shortly after Inter center forward Romelu
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Madison Kellione scored seven of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, Dasia Thornton added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Transylvania beat top-ranked Christopher Newport 57-52 to win the NCAA Division III women’s basketball championship, the first national title in program history. Kennedi Stacy had eight points on 2-of-14 shooting
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — IndyCar champion Will Power has a new contract with Team Penske, and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson wants an extended deal from Chip Ganassi. Colton Herta split with his race strategist as Andretti Autosport moved Bryan Herta to second-year driver Kyle Kirkwood.
Continue ReadingEDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77. Buchanan became the undisputed world lightweight champion in 1971 and won his first 33 fights. His death was announced Saturday in a Facebook post from the Ken Buchanan Foundation. It said Buchanan “passed away peacefully in his sleep this
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Once upon a time, Klunker bikes gathered at the base of an undeveloped Awbrey Butte. Members of Klisters Corner and the Black Rock Riders would put in hours on their klunkers, ‘dirt bombing’ down old logging roads on bikes never meant for such terrain and returning with skinned legs and arms and grins from ear to ear.
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin. Antetokounmpo was ejected from Thursday’s game after the incident, which occurred with 1:25 remaining in the Bucks’ 140-99 blowout loss. Antetokounmpo will serve his suspension Sunday when the Bucks host the Philadelphia 76ers.
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — Two-time All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres to an $80 million, seven-year contract coverig 2024-30. Cronenworth agreed in January to a one-year contract for $4,225,000 and would have been eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. Cronenworth was primarily at second base the past three seasons but
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Wolverhampton needed a late goal from Daniel Podence to earn a point against relegation-fighting rival Nottingham Forest with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League. Forest looked on course for the win at the City Ground after Brennan Johnson’s 38th-minute goal. But Podence evened the score in the 83rd to see
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Luis Urías was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Milwaukee Brewers because of a strained left hamstring, and the team selected the contract of outfielder Joey Wiemer from Triple-A Nashville. Urías was injured in Thursday’s opener, when he went 0 for 4. In 119 games last season, he hit
Continue ReadingBRIGHTON, England (AP) — Alexis Mac Allister’s 90th-minute penalty sent Brighton to sixth place in the Premier League after a 3-3 draw with Brentford. A thrilling game at Amex Stadium saw Brighton come back on three occasions to deny Brentford the win. But both teams moved above Liverpool in the fight for European places after
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