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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce called it the “less is more” approach that defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has adopted this season. Las Vegas had one of the NFL’s weakest defenses a year ago. Now that defense is more of an asset than a liability. The

By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges accusing him of conspiring with a business partner to illegally export aviation-related technology to Russia. Douglas Edward Robertson’s plea Wednesday to 26 criminal counts came a day after his business partner Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky

By The Associated Press The Southeastern Conference, currently chasing its fifth consecutive national championship, racked up another collection of talent and a couple of five-star quarterbacks on Wednesday. Georgia coach Kirby Smart is bringing in the nation’s top-ranked class, just ahead of playoff-bound Alabama at No. 2, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. The early

DETROIT (AP) — Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses. Flaherty would earn $250,000 each for 26 and 28 starts and $500,000 for 30. He went 8-9 with a 4.99 ERA in

By JENNIFER PELTZ and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away. An Associated Press investigation found that at least 15 states have tossed out some of the PPE items because they are expiring or have

By JENNIFER PELTZ and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million

By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Alston Mason put up 34 points as Missouri State beat Lindenwood 79-57 on Tuesday night. Mason shot 11 of 21 from the floor and made five3-pointers. He also added five rebounds and seven assists N.J. Benson added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bears (8-4). Chance

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1. Michael Eyssimont, Tyler Motte, Haydn Fleury and Nicholas Paul also scored for the Lightning, who have won five of 12. Steven Stamkos

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ed Budde, who spent 14 years playing along the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs, died Tuesday at the age of 83. His family announced his death through a statement issued by the Chiefs. No cause was provided. Budde was born in Michigan

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri law that prohibited homeless people from sleeping on state land has been struck down. The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the law is unconstitutional because it covers multiple unrelated issues. The law also banned COVID-19 vaccine requirements for public workers. The judges’

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of $1.2 million has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay back the money. Rotimi Oladimeji of Richardson, Texas, was sentenced Tuesday, one year after he pleaded guilty to two

By The Associated Press Texas A&M receiver Evan Stewart is the latest member of the Aggies’ top-ranked recruiting class from 2022 to enter the transfer portal. Stewart was the Aggies second-leading receiver in injury-shortened 2023 season, with 38 catches for 514 yards in only eight games. Stewart is the seventh member of the Aggies 2022

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis political leaders and people connected to a shuttered nursing home are calling for accountability after the facility’s sudden, unannounced closure. Northview Village Nursing Home shut down on Friday, with shuttle buses brought in to take residents to more than a dozen other St. Louis-area

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened. After more than a year of online learning, students were all required to

By SHARON LURYE AP Education Writer Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from any kind of U.S. school. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of public, private and homeschool enrollment as of fall 2022, and U.S. Census data in 22 states, plus Washington, D.C. The reasons

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened. After more than a year of some form of pandemic online learning, students

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired right-hander Jonathan Heasley from the Kansas City Royals for minor league righty Cesar Espinal. The 26-year-old Heasley made 12 relief appearances for the Royals last season, posting a 7.20 ERA. He made his big league debut in 2021. He’s 5-11 with a 5.45 ERA in 36 big

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Skyy Moore on injured reserve Monday, ending what had been a disappointing second season for him. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier in the day that Moore had some swelling in his knee, which caused him to

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches. The Royals have been among the busiest