Month: March 2022

A 13-year-old was behind the wheel in Texas crash that killed 9 people and left two University of the Southwest golfers critically injured

March 16, 2022 11:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez, Steve Almasy, Rosa Flores, CNN A 13-year-old boy drove the pickup truck involved in a fiery head-on collision in Texas that killed nine people, including six University of the Southwest golfers and their coach, a National Transportation Safety Board official said Thursday. The 13-year-old died in the wreck, along with an adult

AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

March 16, 2022 11:02 PM Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free-agent first baseman has agreed to a $162 million, six-year contract with the Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because

AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

March 16, 2022 10:55 PM Associated Press

AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

March 16, 2022 10:55 PM Associated Press

AP source: Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman and Los Angeles Dodgers agree to $162 million, six-year contract

March 16, 2022 10:51 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — AP source: Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman and Los Angeles Dodgers agree to $162 million, six-year contract.

US expels another Chinese phone carrier on security grounds

March 16, 2022 10:47 PM Associated Press

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Washington has expelled another state-owned Chinese phone carrier from the U.S. market over national security concerns amid rising tension with Beijing. The Federal Communications Commission revoked authorization for Pacific Networks Corp. to provide domestic and international service. The U.S. is reducing Chinese access to American markets

‘We cannot remain indifferent’: Russian star ballerina Olga Smirnova quits Bolshoi Ballet

March 16, 2022 10:35 PM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN One of the stars of Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet, Olga Smirnova, has quit the company over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and will instead dance for the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam. The move comes after the St. Petersburg-born ballerina denounced the conflict, saying that “a line has been drawn.” In a statement published

Tkachuk leads Flames past Devils 6-3

March 16, 2022 10:29 PM Associated Press

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, leading the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Dillon Dube had a goal and an assist, and Brett Ritchie, Andrew Mangiapane, Milan Lucic and Johnny Gaudreau also scored for the Flames, who have won three of four. Jacob

Hedman scores 2, Stamkos 3 assists, Lightning top Kraken 4-1

March 16, 2022 10:26 PM Associated Press

By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Victor Hedman scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken. Steven Stamkos had three assists in his 900th NHL game. Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli also scored for the Lightning, who won their second straight to finish a six-game

Siakam, Raptors beat Clippers to extend winning streak to 5

March 16, 2022 10:01 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 31 points and the streaking Toronto Raptors held off a fourth-quarter comeback by the Los Angeles Clippers for a 103-100 victory Wednesday night. The Raptors have won five straight games to move into a tie for sixth place with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Siakam, Raptors beat Clippers to extend winning streak to 5

March 16, 2022 10:01 PM Associated Press

Antetokounmpo scores 36 points, Bucks hold off Kings 135-126

March 16, 2022 9:57 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Wesley Matthews made a clutch 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Sacramento Kings 135-126. Khris Middleton added 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help Milwaukee win its eighth in nine games.

Antetokounmpo scores 36 points, Bucks hold off Kings 135-126

March 16, 2022 9:57 PM Associated Press

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori arrive in the UK after being freed from Iran

March 16, 2022 9:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, Niamh Kennedy, and Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian aid worker who has been held in Iran for almost six years, has arrived back in the United Kingdom after being released from detention. Early Thursday, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that Zaghari-Ratcliffe and fellow British Iranian national

Fornaroli into Australia squad for key World Cup qualifiers

March 16, 2022 9:42 PM Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — Uruguay-born striker Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players included in Australia’s squad for its must-win World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia over the next two weeks. Both teams are above Australia in the group standings in Asian qualifying and only the top two teams from each group earn

Cruz Azul downs Montreal in Champions League quarters

March 16, 2022 9:39 PM Associated Press

MONTREAL (AP) — Cruz Azul advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Montreal after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. The teams played the second leg of their quarterfinal at Olympic Stadium after Liga MX’s Cruz Azul won the opening leg 1-0 last week at Aztec Stadium in Mexico

Pumas go to Champions League semis on shootout with Revs

March 16, 2022 9:39 PM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pumas UNAM advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals 4-3 on a penalty shootout against the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. The match went to penalties after Pumas went up 3-0 in regulation, pulling even on aggregate with New England, which won the first leg 3-0 at home last week.

Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to Celtics

March 16, 2022 9:37 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry went down with a left foot injury late in the first half and didn’t return as Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics routed the Golden State Warriors 110-88 on Wednesday night. Curry was injured with 4:19 remaining in the second quarter along the

Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to Celtics

March 16, 2022 9:37 PM Associated Press

Notre Dame beats Rutgers in double-OT to cap First Four

March 16, 2022 9:29 PM Associated Press

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Paul Atkinson Jr.’s putback layup with 1.4 seconds left in the second overtime gave Notre Dame an 89-87 win over Rutgers in a wild First Four game. Ron Harper Jr. tied it with a long 3-pointer with 22 seconds left in the second OT. Notre

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