DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $747 million after no one beat the odds and won the top prize in Saturday night’s drawing. The numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 15, 19, 58 and Powerball 10. The $747 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night is the ninth largest
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By The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Led by Kamaka Hepa’s 29 points, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 69-56. The Rainbow Warriors improved to 17-7 with the win and the Mustangs fell to 7-17.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Damien Daniels’ 17 points, the Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Cal Baptist Lancers 87-71. The Wildcats are now 13-11 with the victory and the Lancers fell to 13-11.
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By Pete Muntean, CNN A FedEx cargo plane trying to land at an Austin, Texas, airport had to change course Saturday to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines jet that was taking off from the same runway, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board said it’s investigating “a possible runway incursion and overflight”
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean, CNN A FedEx cargo plane trying to land at an Austin, Texas, airport had to change course Saturday to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines jet that was taking off from the same runway, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board said it’s investigating “a possible runway incursion and overflight”
Continue Reading ST. GEORGE, Utah — Cameron Gooden scored 26 points to spark Utah Tech to an 86-79 victory over Southern Utah. Gooden also had six assists for the Trailblazers (11-13, 3-8 Western Athletic Conference). Tanner Christensen scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Frank Staine recorded 11 points. Maizen Fausett finished with 21 points and two
Continue Reading By JAMES POLLARD and JOHN RABY Associated Press/Report for America MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina’s coast created a spectacle over one of the state’s tourism hubs that drew reactions ranging from bewilderment to cheers. The balloon was struck by a missile from an
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By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Serrano wore down a bloody Erika Cruz and won a unanimous decision to become the undisputed featherweight champion and set up a rematch with fellow champ Katie Taylor. Serrano got the better of a fight in which the fighters stood close and kept swinging
Continue Reading SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean coast guard vessels and aircraft on Sunday were searching for nine fishermen who disappeared after their boat capsized off the country’s southwestern coast. The coast guard from the southwestern port city of Mokpo said that three crew members were rescued by a nearby commercial vessel following the accident
Continue Reading By Heather Chen and Philip Wang, CNN A 16-year-old girl has been attacked and killed by a shark while swimming in a river in Perth, Western Australia, local authorities said. The teenager was pronounced dead after being pulled from Swan River, CNN affiliate Nine News reported. “This is an extremely traumatic incident for anyone to
Continue Reading By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a season-high 41 points, Nikola Jokic had his 18th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to three games with a 128-108 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Jokic finished with 14 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists. Michael Porter
Continue Reading By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Azuolas Tubelis scored 19 points, Courtney Ramey added 11 and No. 5 Arizona used a massive first-half run to blow out Oregon State 84-52. The Wildcats slogged through a foul-filled first half before racing past the Beavers with a 19-2 run that gave them a
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Anthony Roy scored 15 points to guide New Mexico State past Seattle University 82-75. Roy also had six rebounds for the Aggies (9-14, 2-9 Western Athletic Conference). DaJuan Gordon added 14 points and three blocks. Issa Muhammad shot 5 of 6 from the field and scored 12. The Redhawks (16-8, 7-4)
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Fedor Emelianenko lost his final mixed martial arts bout Saturday night when Ryan Bader stopped him halfway through the first round with a relentless ground-and-pound finish at Bellator 290. The 46-year-old Emelianenko says he is ending a storied 23-year MMA career with this bout, and
Continue Reading FULLERTON, Calif. — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Max Jones scored 16 points apiece to help Cal State Fullerton fend off UC Riverside 64-58. Wrightsell made just 4 of 13 shots from the floor, but he hit all seven of his free throws for the Titans (13-12, 7-6 Big West Conference). Jones made 5 of 7
Continue Reading MISSOULA, Mont. — Aanen Moody scored 26 points and Brandon Whitney made a layup with 11 seconds left to rally Montana to a 67-66 victory over Northern Arizona. Moody shot 9-for-15 from the floor, including 7 for 9 from beyond the arc, for the Grizzlies (12-12, 6-6 Big Sky Conference). Dischon Thomas scored 13 points.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho — Junior Ballard scored 20 points and Dillon Jones made a layup at the buzzer in the second overtime to lift Weber State over Idaho State 72-71. Ballard was 6-of-9 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Wildcats (12-11, 7-3 Big Sky Conference).
Continue Reading DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were selected Saturday night for a $700 million Powerball jackpot but eager players will have to wait a bit to see if there was a winner. The numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 15, 19, 58 and Powerball 10. It usually takes a couple hours to determine if anyone
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By Heather Chen and Wayne Chang, CNN China says it “reserves the right” to deal with “similar situations” following the United States’ decision to shoot down its high-altitude balloon. “The US used force to attack our civilian unmanned airship, which is an obvious overreaction. We express solemn protest against this move by the US side,”
Continue Reading By The Associated Press PHOENIX — Led by Rayshon Harrison’s 28 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 86-83. The Antelopes are now 15-8 on the season, while the ‘Jacks moved to 15-9.
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