SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a three-year entry level contract. The deal locks up the second draft pick in franchise history. Evans was picked No. 35 overall by the Kraken in last summer’s NHL entry draft. The 20-year-old just completed his fourth season of junior hockey for the
Continue Reading By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera’s quest for his 3,000th hit was delayed for at least one more day when the game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies was rained out. The game was called about an hour before it was supposed to begin at Comerica Park. The teams
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams won’t make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. Thanks to two major deals to acquire the veteran talent that led them to their title, the Rams aren’t scheduled to make a
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jefferson City officials have agreed to reinstall two paving stones that referenced a Confederate general. Former city councilwoman Edith Vogel sued the city and Mayor Carrie Tergin in March after the city removed the two pavers, which Vogel paid for, from a new park on a city greenway known as
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Gibbs is in his first full season of Xfinity Series racing and has quickly built a reputation as NASCAR’s newest villain. The 19-year-old has won three times through eight races this season but has been criticized for back-to-back high-profile incidents. He moved his
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By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is turning down most of the $146 million in federal pandemic rental assistance the state was set to receive. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that the state be allowed to instead use 39% of the funds, or about
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against Covid-19, you may be wondering about your chances of getting infected or, worse, being hospitalized or dying if you happen to get sick. Researchers have been digging into that question, and in general, what they’ve found
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on the 10-day injured list with right ankle inflammation. Manager Gabe Kapler made the announcement prior to the Giants game against the Washington Nationals. In addition, outfielder Steven Duggar was placed on the 60-day injured list with a moderate left oblique strain. DeSclafani allowed
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer New Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler knows his tenure will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. Ziegler says he embraces that pressure, but it will take at least another year for his drafting acumen to be fairly judged. The Raiders traded away
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By Rosa Flores and Rosalina Nieves, CNN A Texas Army National Guard soldier who was participating in a mission along the border with Mexico is missing, according to the state’s military department. Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber said earlier a Texas National Guard member tried to rescue a female who was crossing the Rio Grande
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — La desaparición de Madeleine McCann es un misterio que lleva ya 15 años sin respuesta. Este jueves, los fiscales de Faro, en Algarve, Portugal, dijeron que un sospechoso fue formalmente identificado, aunque aún no se dio a conocer más información al respecto. Esto es lo que debes saber del caso
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By Jay Croft and Steve Contorno, CNN Florida education officials have released four images from some of the math textbooks the state rejected this month, citing what they said were references to critical race theory or other “prohibited” topics. The state Department of Education last week rejected 54 of 132 math textbooks publishers had submitted.
Continue Reading By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Some airlines say they will consider refunds or credits for passengers who don’t want to fly now that the mask mandate has been dropped. But the airlines aren’t giving many details. The best advice seems to be, if you’re worried about traveling with other passengers who
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN On Saturday, nearly 100,000 spectators will gather at Wembley Stadium to watch British boxers Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte face off in the biggest heavyweight battle of the 21st century. The fight will mark Fury’s first fight in the United Kingdom in over four years as he defends his World Boxing
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration has begun phasing out use of a pandemic-related public health rule that allows the expulsion of migrants without giving them an opportunity to seek asylum. The administration said Friday it has recently processed more single adults from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador under
Continue Reading By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL draft could impact decisions by general manager Terry Fontenot with the No. 8 overall pick next week. Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis are the top-rated
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It’s been a warm and windy end to the week as temperatures rose into the lower to mid-80s across Mid-Missouri on Friday, and we’re in for another mild day to kick off the weekend tomorrow. Saturday starts off warm with lows falling into the mid-60s overnight. Strong winds ahead of a cold front will pick
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him. Such is the dilemma the Panthers face heading into the NFL draft where they hold the No. 6 overall selection. For now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker
Continue Reading NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been relatively small players in free agency this offseason. They figure to be more active in next week’s draft.  The Saints have made modest signings in free agency since Dennis Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace long-time head coach Sean Payton in January. But
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle is guaranteed $4,625,000 under a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration, a deal that could be worth up to $11.55 million for two seasons. Wendle gets a $4.55 million salary this year, and the deal include a $6.3 million mutual option for 2023 with a $75,000 buyout
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