CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored a tiebreaker at 15:57 of the third period and had two assists as the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3. Tyler Toffoli scored twice, including an empty-netter, and Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman added goals for Calgary. Elias Lindholm had three assists for the Flames,
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, Kobe Johnson added 14 points, five assists and three steals and Southern California beat Cal State Fullerton 64-50. The Titans missed six consecutive shots and committed three turnovers over the first five minutes as USC scored the first 13 points and Reese Dixon-Waters
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By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As of Thursday, it’s lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in state since 2018, but voters went a step further
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By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As of Thursday, it’s lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in state since 2018, but voters went a step further
Continue Reading By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New York Rangers scored three goals in 1:54 in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1. New York’s Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist. Teammate Artemi Panarin reached 600 career points. The Rangers are 7-2-1 in their past 10
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, and the other contenders for the AL MVP in free agency are moving on. Judge visited with the San Francisco Giants last month, and he also met with San Diego
Continue Reading By JEFF McMILLAN Associated Press The Colorado Springs gay bar shooting suspect’s assertion of being nonbinary has put gender identity and pronouns — and some sensitive questions around them — back in the spotlight. Respecting Anderson Lee Aldrich’s request to be referenced with they/them pronouns does not amount to placating someone accused of a heinous
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By Laura He, CNN Business Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Saudi Arabia this week for the first time in nearly seven years, during which he is expected to sign billions of dollars of deals with the world’s largest oil exporter and meet leaders from across the Middle East. The visit is a sign that
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Scotty Washington’s 18 points, the California Baptist Lancers defeated the Weber State Wildcats 64-52 on Wednesday. The Lancers are now 6-4 on the season, while the Wildcats moved to 2-7.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN After much speculation over the fate of Netflix’s docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the first three episodes finally arrive Thursday, offering an intimate look at the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and, as the trailers suggest, further insight into why they stepped down from their royal duties. But who is
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of
Continue Reading SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Led by Zach Chappell’s 24 points, including the game-winning basket, the Sacramento State Hornets defeated the Denver Pioneers 87-85 in overtime on Wednesday. The Hornets are now 4-5 on the season, while the Pioneers moved to 8-2.
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Keshawn Justice’s 18 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 66-65 on Wednesday. The Broncos are now 8-2 on the season, while the Aggies dropped to 4-3.
Continue ReadingBy Athena Jones, CNN Photographs by Laura Oliverio, CNN Nineteen-year-old Isabella Zaldaña dreams of becoming a nurse. And as a student at this city’s selective Manhattan Hunter Science High School, she was on her way. But she often had to pinch herself to stay awake in class. “I would nap throughout the day, instead of
Continue ReadingBy Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue Reading CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government says it is seeking assurances from Indonesia that the man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks would continue to be monitored after his release from prison. Islamic militant Hisyam bin Alizein, also known as Umar Patek, was paroled Wednesday after serving about half
Continue Reading MORAGA, Calif. — Mitchell Saxen’s 19 points helped Saint Mary’s defeat Missouri State 66-46. Saxen had six rebounds for the Gaels. Aidan Mahaney scored 13 points and Alex Ducas finished with nine points. Chance Moore and Alston Mason scored 12 points for Missouri State. In addition, Donovan Clay finished with seven points and six rebounds.
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Willson Contreras is going to St. Louis to replace Yadier Molina at catcher, agreeing to an $87.5 million, five-year contract with the Cardinals. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending
Continue ReadingBy Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
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