Facing trial, California couple plead guilty in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — A California couple accused of paying $25,000 to cheat on their son’s college admissions test has abruptly agreed to plead guilty.…
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Brazil’s senate OKs evangelical Bolsonaro ally to top court
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s senate has approved an evangelical former justice minister nominated by…
Continue ReadingTwins start rotation rebuild, sign Dylan Bundy to $5M deal
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contract.…
Continue ReadingPatriots expecting to have hands full against creative Bills
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots expect to be in a guessing game on both sides of the ball heading into…
Continue ReadingSurtain takes AFC honor in stride, stays focused on Chiefs
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II has more pressing matters to tend to…
Continue ReadingRetired Ted Ligety finds path to Beijing Olympics as analyst
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Ted Ligety hasn’t given returning to ski racing a moment of consideration. The…
Continue ReadingJets’ Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Riley’s journey back home and through the NFL began with one of the…
Continue ReadingAustralia, NZ split group games equally at Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia and New Zealand will each stage 24 games in the group stage when the countries host the Women’s World Cup for the first…
Continue ReadingRams remain confident with time running out to build winner
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams realize the clock is ticking on their bold midseason attempt to…
Continue ReadingD-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding…
Continue ReadingMaupay’s overhead kick earns Brighton 1-1 draw at West Ham
LONDON (AP) — Neal Maupay scored with an overhead kick in the 89th minute to give Brighton a 1-1 draw at West Ham in the Premier League. Maupay…
Continue ReadingProsecutor: No charges in goalie Kivlenieks’ fireworks death
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a…
Continue ReadingCollege Football Playoff expansion talks inch forward
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DALLAS (AP) — The latest meeting on expanding the College Football Playoff has wrapped up in Dallas…
Continue ReadingSeahawks sign running back Adrian Peterson to practice squad
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Desperate for depth at running back, the Seattle Seahawks signed 36-year-old Adrian Peterson to…
Continue ReadingLillard out at least 10 days with abdominal pain
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is out for at least 10 days because of lower abdominal tendinopathy. Lillard…
Continue ReadingAraiza’s booming punts carry No. 19 Aztecs to MWC title tilt
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State punter Matt Araiza is unquestionably the best player for the No. 19 Aztecs, who…
Continue ReadingSafe at home: Buxton relishes comfort of staying with Twins
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first long-term contract offer to Byron Buxton came from the Minnesota Twins nearly five…
Continue ReadingUConn freshman Fudd out with stress injury in right foot
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says star freshman Azzi Fudd will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks with an injured right…
Continue ReadingOhio State’s Stroud is Big Ten offensive player of the year
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is the offensive player of the year and freshman of the year in the Big Ten. Stroud led…
Continue ReadingSalah scores 2, Liverpool beats Everton 4-1 in EPL derby
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool piled more pressure on former manager Rafael Benitez with a 4-1 win over local…
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