By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Pulling off a major move before the NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in principle to acquire guard Caris LeVert from Indiana. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the proposed deal shortly before the teams played. The Cavs have moved into playoff position this season
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By Kevin Dotson, CNN Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Neither Senegal nor Egypt — which had previously won the Africa Cup of Nations seven times, the most in the tournament’s
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — One person died and another was in critical condition Sunday after a shooting in Cedar Falls. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Cedar Falls Police said two Mason City men were arrested after the shooting that was reported shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. Officers found a man with a gunshot
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By Jeremy Harlan and Tina Burnside, CNN Authorities have identified and are searching for a man wanted in connection with Friday’s fatal church shooting in Aurora, Colorado, police said. The suspect, 31-year-old Jose De Jesus Montoya Villa, is wanted for first-degree murder, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department. A 36-year-old woman
Continue Reading YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Senegal has won its first African Cup by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick to start the celebrations and make up for missing a penalty in the seventh minute of the game. The final had ended 0-0 after extra time. Senegal had lost
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By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra — the country’s top health official — tells CNN he’s looking to step into a bigger public role as part of a reset a year into dealing with the dominant issue in his portfolio. President Joe
Continue Reading VENICE, Italy (AP) — Dušan Vlahović has made a dream debut for Juventus. He scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Verona in the Italian league. The striker completed a 70-million-euro ($80-million) transfer from Fiorentina on Jan. 28 on his 22nd birthday. The Serbia international scored with a clinical finish by lobbing onrushing
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Pulling off a major move before the NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in principle to acquire guard Caris LeVert from Indiana. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the proposed deal shortly before the teams played. The Cavs have moved into playoff position this season
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri schools announced altered bus routes because of snowy roads on Monday. The Jefferson City School District will run snow routes in Callaway County during the morning. Other schools like Prairie Home R-V and Osage County R-3 will also run on snow routes in the morning. This means buses will not
Continue Reading By The Associated Press New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes has been placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list after participating in the league’s All-Star festivities in Las Vegas. The 20-year-old Hughes has 12 goals and 15 assists in 28 games this season. He was selected by New Jersey with the No. 1 overall pick
Continue Reading The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — James Harden is staying put with the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Steve Nash gave a direct answer when asked before the team’s game at Denver on Sunday if the team was definitely not trading the former MVP before Thursday’s deadline. Nash said Harden wants to remain with the Nets and
Continue Reading YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Senegal has won its first African Cup of Nations title by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick to start the celebrations and make up for missing a penalty in the seventh minute of the game. The final had ended 0-0 after extra time.
Continue Reading HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Walker Miller had 22 points as Monmouth beat Quinnipiac 76-63. George Papas had 15 points for the Hawks (15-7, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Marcus McClary added 13 points and six rebounds. Tyrese Williams had 14 points for the Bobcats (11-10, 6-7).
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By Eric Levenson, CNN The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social media that she has used a “blaccent,” or Black accent, and elements of African American language and mannerisms in her career. The Queens-born Asian American star, born Nora Lum, explained her view
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Valencia Myers finished with 14 points and eight rebounds to help Florida State beat No. 20 Notre Dame for the first time in program history 70-65. Sara Bejedi sank all three of her shots from 3-point range and scored 12 for the Seminoles (11-10, 5-6 Atlantic Coast Conference), who came into
Continue Reading JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Daryl Banks III registered 13 points as St. Peter’s defeated Marist 66-50. It was the sixth consecutive home win for St. Peter’s. Braden Bell had 11 points for Marist.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press American Jordan Pefok scored twice, raising his season total to 13 goals in 19 league matches and helping Young Boys gain a 3-3 draw at St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League. Pefok ran onto a pass, took a touch and beat goalkeeper Lawrence Ati with a right-footed shot from 6
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PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday night around 10:20 pm, law enforcement agencies in Pettis County were made aware of an individual traveling from Johnson County with a 2-year-old child. The man was experiencing significant emotional distress and had made threats to not only harm the child but himself as well. It was also reported
Continue Reading BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Anthony Gaines finished with 15 points and eight rebounds as Siena topped Fairfield 62-56. Colby Rogers had 12 points for the Saints (10-9, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Taj Benning had 10 points for the Stags (10-12, 4-7).Â
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By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra — the country’s top health official — tells CNN he’s looking to step into a bigger public role as part of a reset a year into dealing with the dominant issue in his portfolio. President Joe
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