Kithier leads Valparaiso over W. Michigan 71-60
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Thomas Kithier had 19 points as Valparaiso defeated Western Michigan 71-60. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos on Sunday with 13 points.
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Green Jr. scores 18 to carry UCF over Bethune-Cookman 81-45
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darin Green Jr. had 18 points as Central Florida easily beat Bethune-Cookman 81-45. Joe French led the Wildcats with 12 points.
Continue Reading Brady throws for 368 yards, 4 TDs; Bucs beat Falcons 30-17
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the brink of an NFC South title with a 30-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The Bucs improved to 9-3 with their third straight victory. They have a four-game lead
Continue Reading Preseason Top 10 Clemson, Iowa State meet in Cheez-It Bowl
By The Associated Press Preseason Top 10 teams Clemson and Iowa State will meet in the Cheez-It Bowl Dec. 29 in Orlando, Florida. The 19th-ranked Tigers opened the season ranked third and aiming for another playoff berth. They managed to close the regular season with a five-game winning streak. The Cyclones were preseason No. 7
Continue ReadingUN and US condemn Myanmar military after protest reportedly turns deadly in Yangon
By Pierre Meilhan and Cape Diamond, CNN At least five people were killed in Myanmar when a vehicle plowed into anti-junta protesters this weekend, according to local media. The attack took place in a Yangon township, news outlet Myanmar Now reported Sunday, citing protesters and eyewitnesses. One reporter who witnessed the incident told CNN that
Continue ReadingUN and US condemn Myanmar military after protest reportedly turns deadly in Yangon
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Pierre Meilhan and Cape Diamond, CNN At least five people were killed in Myanmar when a vehicle plowed into anti-junta protesters this weekend, according to local media. The attack took place in a Yangon township, news outlet Myanmar Now reported Sunday, citing protesters and eyewitnesses. One reporter who witnessed the incident told
Continue Reading Western Michigan, Nevada to meet in Quick Lane Bowl
By The Associated Press Western Michigan will face Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 27. Nevada looks to claim its first-ever nine-win season. The Wolf Pack has the nation’s fourth-ranked passing offense under coach Jay Norvell. Nevada quarterback Carson Strong is the two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. He set a
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Western Michigan, Nevada to meet in Quick Lane Bowl
By The Associated Press Western Michigan will face Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 27. Nevada looks to claim its first-ever nine-win season. The Wolf Pack has the nation’s fourth-ranked passing offense under coach Jay Norvell. Nevada quarterback Carson Strong is the two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. He set a
Continue Reading Taylor’s two-TD day helps Colts rout woeful Texans 31-0
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for 143 yards and two touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts rolled to an easy 31-0 win over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday. The Texans turned the ball over twice in the first quarter and quarterback Tyrod Taylor was benched in the third
Continue Reading Jones scores 16 to lead No. 25 Florida State women, 83-32
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Morgan Jones scored 16 points with eight rebounds and all 13 players scored as 25th-ranked Florida State defeated Charleston Southern 83-32. Jones has scored in double figures in seven straight games for the Seminoles, who are 5-0 at home this season. Valencia Myers added 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting and River
Continue Reading Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday. Isaiah Ford and Mack Hollins had the scoring grabs for Miami (6-7). Jaylen Waddle had
Continue Reading Bearcats vs Tide: Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal at a glance
By The Associated Press Cincinnati is the first non-Power Five team to make the College Football Playoff. Alabama is the only team in the CFP for the seventh time in the eight years of the four-team format. The American Athletic Conference champion Bearcats and Crimson Tide play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
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Bob Dole, a man of war, power, zingers and denied ambition
By CONNIE CASS and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are remembering Bob Dole, a man who defied the odds in war, only to fall short of his ultimate goal in politics. Dole died Sunday. He was 98. After paralyzing wounds in World War II, Dole willed himself to walk again, and ran
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CBP seizes $30 million shipment of fake handbags and clothing ahead of holidays
By Susannah Cullinane, CNN US customs officers have seized a container filled with more than $30 million worth of fake designer bags and clothing at a Los Angeles port ahead of the holiday season, US Customs and Border Protection officials said. CBP officers found bags, shirts and pants bearing counterfeit logos including Gucci and Louis
Continue Reading Boyd, No. 2 NC State women top Elon 78-46 for 8th win in row
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jada Boyd scored 17 points and No. 2 North Carolina State beat Elon 78-46 for its eighth straight win. The Wolfpack improved to 8-1. N.C. State led 16-9 after one quarter despite five turnovers, then started the second period with an 8-0 spurt to break away. Elon never cut the deficit
Continue Reading Greenlee scores 14 to lift FAU past North Florida 76-41
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Bryan Greenlee scored 14 points as Florida Atlantic romped past North Florida 76-41. Michael Forrest had 13 points for the Owls. North Florida scored 12 points in the second half, its season low. Jose Placer had 9 points for the Ospreys.
Continue ReadingMan sentenced after murder over $20 loan
By Lucy Nelson and Annette Weston Click here for updates on this story JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County, North Carolina (WLOS) — Prosecutors said a dispute over $20 in Jacksonville in 2018 led to the shooting death of one man and a sentence of 18-23 years in prison for another. Prosecutors said that Malcomb Lambert went to
Continue ReadingBus driver ID’d by friends after shooting, crash
By Deion Broxton Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Friends of a Metro bus driver are showing support after the driver was shot while driving a bus in north St. Louis County Friday night. The Metro bus crashed into a utility pole in the 3400 block of Lucas and Hunt,
Continue Reading Utah heads to Rose Bowl for first time to face Ohio State
By The Associated Press Utah will face Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Utes won their first Pac-12 championship over Oregon and finished 10-3 overall. Sophomore running back Tavion Thomas is tied for the Football Bowl Subdivision lead among running backs with 20 rushing touchdowns. Ohio State was 10-2. Buckeyes quarterback
Continue Reading No. 5 Notre Dame to face No. 9 Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl
By The Associated Press The Fiesta Bowl will have another marquee matchup with No. 5 Notre Dame facing No. 9 Oklahoma State. The Irish just missed the College Football Playoff, finishing fifth in the final standings. The Cowboys came up inches short of the CFP after Dezmon Jackson was stopped just before the goal line
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