Month: November 2021
Louis Vuitton show pays tribute to designer Virgil Abloh
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Louis Vuitton has staged its first ever U.S. fashion show in Miami, showcasing the collection of designer Virgil Abloh just days after his death. Abloh’s voice was heard throughout the show, which attracted fans from around the world who watched somberly as models displayed the
Continue ReadingTimo Meier scores twice in Sharks’ 5-2 win over Devils
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharks’ leading scorer Timo Meier scored twice, James Reimer made 32 saves and San Jose defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Tuesday night. Noah Gregor, Jacob Middleton and Erik Karlsson also scored for the Sharks, who have started their five-game road trip at 2-0. Tomas
Continue ReadingTimo Meier scores twice in Sharks’ 5-2 win over Devils
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharks’ leading scorer Timo Meier scored twice, James Reimer made 32 saves and San Jose defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Tuesday night. Noah Gregor, Jacob Middleton and Erik Karlsson also scored for the Sharks, who have started their five-game road trip at 2-0. Tomas
Continue ReadingAP source: Orioles nearing 1-year deal with Rougned Odor
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says the Baltimore Orioles are nearing a one-year agreement with second baseman Rougned Odor. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 27-year-old Odor spent last season with the New
Continue ReadingTexas A&M defeats New Orleans 85-65 with 5 in double figures
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Andre Gordon scored 15 points to lead five in double figures and Texas A&M defeated New Orleans 85-65. The Aggies also got 13 points from Tyrece Radford, 11 each from Hassan Diarra and Wade Taylor IV, and 10 from Marcus Williams. Texas A&M led 21-15 in the first half when
Continue ReadingLoewe put back lifts unbeaten Minnesota past Pitt 54-53
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luke Loewe put back the rebound off an E.J. Stephens miss with 2.4 seconds left to lift Minnesota to a 54-53 win over Pittsburgh in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge contest. The Golden Gophers remain undefeated through six games despite going more than five minutes without a field goal at the end of
Continue ReadingNo. 17 UConn holds off Maryland-Eastern Shore 72-63
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn (AP) — R.J. Cole scored 25 points and No. 17 UConn survived a challenge from Maryland-Eastern Shore to win 72-63. Tyler Polley added 14 points for the Huskies, who jumped five spots in the AP Top 25 after a third-place showing over the holiday weekend in the
Continue ReadingSmith lifts Chattanooga over Tennessee Tech 82-65
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malachi Smith had 28 points as Chattanooga beat Tennessee Tech 82-65. Amadou Sylla led the Golden Eagles on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Continue ReadingLa USC se disculpa por un “cántico ofensivo” durante un partido de fútbol
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La Universidad del Sur de California (USC) emitió una disculpa pública después de que se hiciera un ‘cántico ofensivo’ desde la sección de estudiantes de la USC durante el partido de fútbol del sábado por la noche contra la Universidad Brigham Young (BYU). “El cántico ofensivo de nuestra sección de
Continue ReadingSherman scores 18 as West Virginia tops Bellarmine 74-55
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Taz Sherman scored 18 points and West Virginia pulled away in the second half to beat Bellarmine 74-55. Sherman sank 7 of 12 shots from the floor for the Mountaineers (6-1), who improved to 4-0 at home. Sean McNeil hit two 3-pointers and scored 14. Jalen Bridges had nine rebounds as
Continue ReadingSuggs lifts East Carolina over Old Dominion on late basket
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Suggs made a layup with 34 seconds left to lead East Carolina to a 63-62 win over Old Dominion on Tuesday night. Vance Jackson had 21 points to lead the Pirates. C.J. Keyser led the Monarchs with 19 points.
Continue ReadingDoherty leads Northeastern over Detroit 66-56
BOSTON (AP) — Chris Doherty had 17 points and 15 rebounds as Northeastern topped Detroit 66-56. Jason Strong added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies on Tuesday night. Antoine Davis led the Titans with 23 points.
Continue ReadingBrewers sign Tellez plus 2 catchers, non-tender Vogelbach
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez and catchers Pedro Severino and Brett Sullivan to one-year contracts while non-tendering first baseman Daniel Vogelbach. Vogelbach hit .219 with a .349 on-base percentage, nine homers and 24 RBIs in 93 games this past season. His playing time dipped late in the season
Continue ReadingRep. Omar urges House GOP to address ‘anti-Muslim hatred’
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down “anti-Muslim hatred” in their ranks. At a news conference Tuesday she played a recording of a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail. Omar, one of only a handful
Continue ReadingRangers finalize $5.2M deal with OF Kole Calhoun
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have finalized their $5.2 million, one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun. The deal includes a $5.5 million club option for 2023. The 34-year-old Calhoun spent the past two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks after eight years with the Los Angeles Angels. He hit .235 with five home
Continue ReadingMan convicted in 2016 Christmas Day murder; Jury deadlocks on 2nd defendant
One of two men charged in the drug-related robbery and killing of a Palm Desert man on Christmas Day 2016 was convicted of murder today, but jurors could not reach a verdict on a murder count against another man. Anthony Garcia, 25, of Indio, was convicted for the killing of 24-year- old Skyler Siva. But
Continue ReadingUrshela agrees to $6.55M deal with Yanks, Germán $1.75M
NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Gio Urshela agreed to a $6.55 million, one-year contract with the New York Yankees while starting pitcher Domingo Germán agreed to $1.75 million and pitcher Lucas Luetge at $905,000. New York also released infielder Chris Gittens, who plans to sign with a team in Japan. New York offered 2022 contracts
Continue ReadingMLB, union make little progress ahead of CBA deadline
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball appeared headed to its first work stoppage in 26 years after a pair of brief negotiating sessions led to little or no progress. The sport’s five-year collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday, and management is expected to follow with
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