Kensmil carries Stephen F. Austin past Chicago St. 81-61
CHICAGO — Gavin Kensmil had 19 points as Stephen F. Austin romped past Chicago State 81-61. Bryce Johnson led the Cougars on Thursday night with 15 points.
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Justice, McKnight carry Western Kentucky over FAU 76-69
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Camron Justice had 19 points as Western Kentucky beat Florida Atlantic 76-69. Dayvion McKnight added 18 points for the Hilltoppers, while Jamarion Sharp chipped in 15. Sharp also had nine rebounds and seven blocks. Jairus Hamilton had 12 points and nine rebounds for Western Kentucky (13-11, 5-6 Conference USA). Michael Forrest
Continue Reading Casey DeSmith has 26 saves as Pens beat Senators and Murray
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 26 saves in outdueling former Penguins’ star Matt Murray and Pittsburgh won its fifth straight road game with a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Jeff Carter had the game-winning goal in the second period and Sidney Crosby blocked a late shot in close before
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Biden warns Putin US will react ‘decisively and impose swift and severe costs’ if Russia invades Ukraine
By Natasha Bertrand, Maegan Vazquez, Jasmine Wright and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the US and its allies will respond “decisively and impose swift and severe costs” on Russia should Putin decide to invade Ukraine. In a roughly hour-long phone call, the White House said Biden made clear
Continue Reading Aho, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Bruins 6-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored twice, Frederik Andersen made 34 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes shut out the short-handed Boston Bruins 6-0. Andrei Svechnikov had a goal and two assists, Vincent Trocheck, Brett Pesce and Jordan Staal also scored, and Teuvo Teravainen had three assists to help Carolina complete
Continue Reading Hirano wins Olympic halfpipe gold; White 4th in last Games
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — In Shaun White’s farewell performance, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run. Hirano’s last run featured what is now the new gold standard of halfpipe riding, the triple cork, which is three head-over-heels flips that
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Colorado county clerk turns herself in to authorities for charges of obstructing a peace officer and obstructing government operations
By Jeremy Harlan and Ashley Killough, CNN Mesa County, Colorado, Clerk Tina Peters turned herself in to local authorities Thursday morning, a day after the Grand Junction Police Department had issued a warrant for her arrest. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office announced that Peters had turned herself in at 10:30 a.m. MST Thursday and posted
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Team USA snowboarding legend Shaun White crashes out on final Olympic run
By Simone McCarthy, CNN United States snowboarding great Shaun White ended his legendary career with a disappointing finish in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final at the Beijing Olympic games on Friday. White, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and snowboarding icon, appeared emotional after crashing out of his final run at Friday’s event at Genting Snow
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Dixon man charged with arson after a structure fire in Iberia
IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County prosecutor charged a Dixon man with arson after an investigation into a structure fire and harassment. Korey Nelson is also facing charges of harassment after the incident. Iberia police originally responded to the structure fire on Jan. 28 to investigate the report of harassment, however, the Missouri State Fire
Continue Reading Vander Plas, Sears carry Ohio past Central Michigan 81-72
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. — Ben Vander Plas had a season-high 24 points as Ohio beat Central Michigan 81-72. Mark Sears added 22 points for the Bobcats. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas on Thursday night with a season-high 25 points.
Continue Reading Kiss lifts Bryant past Sacred Heart 99-86
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Peter Kiss scored a career-high 37 points as Bryant extended its win streak to nine games, topping Sacred Heart 99-86. Charles Pride added 34 points for the Bulldogs. Aaron Clarke led the Pioneers on Thursday night with 21 points and six assists.
Continue Reading Chandler scores 14 to lead South Alabama over UALR 77-46
MOBILE, Ala. — Jay Jay Chandler registered 14 points as South Alabama easily beat Arkansas-Little Rock 77-46. Isaiah Palermo led the Trojans on Thursday night with 16 points.
Continue Reading Adebayo, Heat beat Pelicans 112-97 in McCollum’s NOLA debut
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler also scored 29, and the Miami Heat beat the Pelicans 112-97 to tarnish CJ McCollum’s New Orleans debut. Kyle Lowry added 14 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds to help Miami win its fourth straight
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Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame ended several long waits and voted linebacker Sam Mills, defensive back LeRoy Butler, offensive lineman Tony Boselli, and defensive linemen Bryant Young and Richard Seymour into the Hall. Three others who also have endured long waits were voted
Continue Reading Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame ended several long waits and voted linebacker Sam Mills, defensive back LeRoy Butler, offensive lineman Tony Boselli, and defensive linemen Bryant Young and Richard Seymour into the Hall. Three others who also have endured long waits were voted
Continue Reading Hot-shooting Virginia Tech women upset No. 11 Georgia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley had 10 first-quarter points as Virginia Tech started the game on a 22-11 run and the Hokies led wire-to-wire to knock off No. 11 Georgia Tech, 73-63 to go to 10-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play for the first time in school history. Virginia Tech has reached 10 conference
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Nearly 58 years later, police solve cold case murder of 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl
By Amanda Jackson, CNN Nearly 58 years ago, Marise Chiverella was murdered and her body left in a hole in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was only 9 years old. State police worked tirelessly over the years but were unable to identify her killer until now. Thanks to DNA and genealogy tracking, authorities announced Thursday, they have
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Cheney vows House January 6 committee ‘won’t be intimidated’ after RNC censure for her involvement
By Simret Aklilu, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday hit back at critics of the House select committee investigating January 6, saying the panel will move ahead with its investigation of the US Capitol attack regardless of criticism or intimidation attempts. Cheney, writing in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Thursday, vowed that the committee,
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White father and son charged for chasing and shooting at Black FedEx driver
By Jennifer Henderson, Nick Valencia and Jade Gordon, CNN Two White men are facing criminal charges after a Black FedEx Express driver alleged that he was chased and shot at while delivering packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi. When he called police to report the shooting, he says he was told by the dispatcher that they had
Continue Reading Voracek scores in OT, Blue Jackets rally to beat Sabres 4-3
By JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jakub Voracek scored 16 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a comeback 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jack Roslovic and Brendan Gaunce also had goals for the Blue Jackets, who won for the fourth time in five games and second
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