Doss Jr. leads SIU-Edwardsville past E. Illinois 66-53
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Shaun Doss Jr. had 17 points as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville topped Eastern Illinois 66-53. Paul Bizimana led the Panthers on Thursday night with 9 points.
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Jones carries Long Beach St. over UC Santa Barbara 65-58
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Jadon Jones had 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Long Beach State topped UC Santa Barbara 65-58. Ajay Mitchell led the Gauchos on Thursday night with 15 points.
Continue Reading Jones carries Long Beach St. over UC Santa Barbara 65-58
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Jadon Jones had 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Long Beach State topped UC Santa Barbara 65-58. Ajay Mitchell led the Gauchos on Thursday night with 15 points.
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Goodbye ‘godsend’: Expiration of child tax credits hits home
By JOHN RABY, FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For the first time in half a year, families on Friday are going without a monthly deposit from the child tax credit. The program was intended to be part of President Joe Biden’s legacy but has instead become a flash point
Continue Reading Grizzlies win 11th straight, beating Timberwolves 116-108
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the final minutes for their 11th straight victory, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-108 on Thursday night. Ja Morant had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and John Konchar
Continue Reading Cyber attack in Albuquerque latest to target public schools
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Around 75,000 New Mexico schoolchildren are missing school Friday for the second day after a cyber attack hit the state’s largest school district on Wednesday. At least five other school districts have suffered costly cyber attacks in the past two years,
Continue Reading Pellington’s late jumper lifts No. 7 Arizona over Oregon St
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Shaina Pellington hit a foul-line jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining, lifting No. 7 Arizona to a 55-53 victory over Oregon State. Pellington, a senior guard, scored all 12 of her points in the second half as the Wildcats (12-1, 2-1 Pac-12) got back on track after
Continue Reading Pellington’s late jumper lifts No. 7 Arizona over Oregon St
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Shaina Pellington hit a foul-line jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining, lifting No. 7 Arizona to a 55-53 victory over Oregon State. Pellington, a senior guard, scored all 12 of her points in the second half as the Wildcats (12-1, 2-1 Pac-12) got back on track after
Continue Reading Pullin scores 13 to lift UC Riverside over Cal Poly 57-46
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Zyon Pullin had 13 points as UC Riverside got past Cal Poly 57-46. Alimamy Koroma led the Mustangs on Thursday night with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Continue Reading Suspect in Nogales homicide is arrested after a police chase
NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in a Nogales homicide case has been arrested after a shootout with police. They say 42-year-old Gustavo Aguilar Chavez was taken into custody Tuesday. It was unclear Thursday if Chavez has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf. Police were called to a Nogales motel around
Continue Reading Horston has double-double, No. 5 Lady Vols beat Vandy 65-51
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Horston scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the fifth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols routed Vanderbilt 65-51 for their seventh straight victory. The Lady Vols also won their seventh consecutive game in Memorial Gym against their in-state rival. They’ve won 13 of the
Continue Reading Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort lead Thunder past Nets, 130-109
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Lu Dort scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-109. Rookie guard Josh Giddey added 19 points for the Thunder, who jumped on a weary Nets team to snap a
Continue Reading Senators return from break, beat slumping Flames 4-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nick Paul scored twice in the first period, Matt Murray made 27 saves for his first victory of the season and the Ottawa Senators beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. Playing their first game since New Year’s Day and just their second in 26 days, the Senators didn’t look
Continue Reading Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is known for his folksy demeanor, sprinkling his speeches with “by gollys” and the occasional PG-rated swear word. To win reelection, the 70-year-old grandfather and former teacher is trying to convince voters that he’s also a valiant defender of democracy and the
Continue Reading Thomas, Buchenvich score, Blues come back to beat Kraken 2-1
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich scored in the third period as the St. Louis Blues came back to beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1. Ville Husso made 31 saves and the Blues extended their home point streak to 13 games, dating to Nov. 18. It is the
Continue Reading Overton, Sisoho Jawara lead Weber St. over Idaho 84-74
OGDEN, Utah — Jamison Overton and Seikou Sisoho Jawara scored 18 points apiece as Weber State topped Idaho 84-74. Koby McEwen added 12 points for the Wildcats on Thursday night, while Dillon Jones and Dyson Koehler each had 11. Mikey Dixon led the Vandals with 19 points.
Continue Reading Grand Canyon beats Abilene Christian 95-68
PHOENIX — Jovan Blacksher Jr. posted 19 points and six assists as Grand Canyon romped past Abilene Christian 95-68. Taeshon Cherry had 16 points for Grand Canyon (13-2, 3-0 Western Athletic Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Jayden Stone added 14 points. Holland Woods had 12 points and six assists. The 95 points were
Continue Reading Grand Canyon beats Abilene Christian 95-68
PHOENIX — Jovan Blacksher Jr. posted 19 points and six assists as Grand Canyon romped past Abilene Christian 95-68. Taeshon Cherry had 16 points for Grand Canyon (13-2, 3-0 Western Athletic Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Jayden Stone added 14 points. Holland Woods had 12 points and six assists. The 95 points were
Continue Reading Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT
CHICAGO (AP) — Philipp Kurashev scored 2:24 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Montreal, a defending Stanley Cup finalist, has dropped five straight and is 1-9-3 in its past 13 games. The Canadiens are 7-24-5 overall and fell behind Arizona for the worst record in hockey when the Coyotes beat
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Local 17-year-old becomes national boxing champion
It is said that some dream of great achievements, but others fight tirelessly to obtain them. This is the case of Jocelyn Camarillo. A 17-year-old girl from the city of Indio. “They say boxing is something for men, but I did it,” Jocelyn said. Her discipline, dedication, and perseverance helped her triumph in one of
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