Nelson carries Delaware past Charleston 67-66
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jameer Nelson Jr. had 22 points as Delaware edged past College of Charleston 67-66. John Meeks led the Cougars on Friday with 17 points.
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AP source: Cavs acquiring Rondo from Lakers for Valentine
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cavaliers have agreed to acquire veteran guard Rajon Rondo in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for swingman Denzel Valentine. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal still must be approved
Continue Reading Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns 123-108
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each scored 24 points, and the Boston Celtics stopped a three-game slide by topping the Phoenix Suns 123-108. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds and Smart finished with eight assists, helping the Celtics bounce back from a 91-82 home loss to the Los
Continue Reading Hughes’ second goal gives Devils’ wild OT win over Oilers
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes finished with two goals and an assist. Nico Hischier, rookie Dawson Mercer and Janne Kuokkanen also scored
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Stocks end 2021 on a weak note, still notch big yearly gain
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Wall Street ended 2021 on a weak note Friday, but still managed to end the year with big gains. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%. It wound up with a yearly gain of 26.9%, nearly as big as its gain two years ago, just before the pandemic set in. The
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Stocks end 2021 on a weak note, still notch big yearly gain
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Wall Street ended 2021 on a weak note Friday, but still managed to end the year with big gains. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%. It wound up with a yearly gain of 26.9%, nearly as big as its gain two years ago, just before the pandemic set in. The
Continue Reading Jones scores 20 to lead Quinnipiac past Niagara 77-68
HAMDEN, Conn. — Dezi Jones had a season-high 20 points as Quinnipiac got past Niagara 77-68. Jordan Cintron led the Purple Eagles on Friday with 14 points.
Continue Reading Healing Titans declare nobody out before game vs. Dolphins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach
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Mid-Missouri first responders prepare for potential weather threats
Emergency first responder crews are starting to prepare for the potential of severe weather on Saturday. According to Policy.net, about 900 people are killed in the US every year in vehicle crashes due to snow
Continue Reading Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has been the center of attention on his offenses for most of his football career. He’s now part of a supporting cast in Hollywood, and the veteran receiver says he loves his role. Ever since he joined the Los Angeles Rams in
Continue Reading Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death
By The Associated Press Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White. The Golden Girls” star was 99. Henry Winkler thanked White for her humor, warmth and activism. Seth Meyers says White was the only “Saturday Night Live” host he ever saw get
Continue Reading Sewage spill closes south Los Angeles County beaches
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Beaches along the south Los Angeles County coast have been closed due to a spill of untreated sewage. Authorities say a sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon in the city of Carson and 6 million to 7 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the Dominguez Channel, a waterway that
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading New Year’s Day Rose Parade set to go despite virus surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl college football game between Ohio State and Utah are set to go forward on New Year’s Day despite surging cases of COVID-19, which forced the cancellation of the 2021 parade. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition is scheduled to feature actor Levar Burton
Continue Reading ‘So many memories’: Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire
By BRITTANY PETERSON, PATTY NIEBERG and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press SUPERIOR, Colo. (AP) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done. Authorities say 500 homes were probably destroyed. At least seven people were injured, but there have been no
Continue Reading ‘So many memories’: Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire
By BRITTANY PETERSON, PATTY NIEBERG and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press SUPERIOR, Colo. (AP) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done. Authorities say 500 homes were probably destroyed. At least seven people were injured, but there have been no
Continue Reading Lawsuit seeks to block 2 geothermal power plants in Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
Continue Reading Lawsuit seeks to block 2 geothermal power plants in Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and tribal leaders are suing the U.S. government to try to block construction of two geothermal plants in northern Nevada’s high desert. They say Ormat Technologies’ project planned in the Dixie Meadows about 100 miles east of Reno will destroy a sacred hot springs and
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It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let alone the world — will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that causes them. But there will come a day when it’s no longer a pandemic, when cases are no longer out of
Continue Reading Central Arkansas routs Champion Christian College 119-47
CONWAY, Ark. — Jared Chatham had 18 points to lead seven Central Arkansas players in double figures as the Bears easily defeated Champion Christian College 119-47. Camren Hunter added 17 points for the Bears on Friday. Elias Cato chipped in 13, Darious Hall scored 12 and Churchill Bounds had 12. Kyle Malone led the Tigers
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