Author: The Associated
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US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian media…
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Shiffrin perfect in slalom, has big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season — with four wins in four World Cup races. And she’s regaining her form in other disciplines, too, following the two biggest crashes of her career. “This season so far I had the ability to like…
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Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to charges from alleged rigged poker games
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player. Billups is a former George Washington High, CU-Boulder and Nuggets star. Billups, a five-time All Star who…
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McCann agrees to $2.75M, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks
The Associated Press PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back veteran catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal. The deal announced Friday includes the potential to earn up to $500,000 in bonuses depending on time served on the team’s active roster. The 35-year-old McCann signed with the D-backs in June and provided…
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Nakai edges Sakamoto, Levito at figure skating Grand Prix de France
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANGERS, France — The figure skating Grand Prix season started with a surprise when Ami Nakai took the lead ahead of three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto in the women’s short program at the Grand Prix de France on Friday. On her Grand Prix debut, former world junior bronze medalist Nakai landed the…
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Dodgers near repeat World Series trip, beat Brewers behind Glasnow, Edman
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday to take a 3-0 lead in their NL Championship Series. Los Angeles moved within one win of becoming the first defending…
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City of Cleveland and Browns owners reach $100 million settlement, paving way for new stadium
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the ownership group of the Cleveland Browns have reached a $100 million settlement that will clear the way for the franchise to build its new suburban stadium while preparing the site of the current lakefront stadium for future development by the city of Cleveland. The proposed $2.4-billion…
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: UNLV would be long shot for CFP even if beats Boise St on road and wins out
The college football season has hit the halfway point with 11 teams still undefeated. Only two of them, UNLV and Navy, are not in The Associated Press Top 25 poll this week. UNLV has flown under the radar while starting 6-0 in Dan Mullen’s first season. A road win this week against Mountain West standard bearer Boise State would…
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City of Cleveland and Browns owners reach $100 million settlement, paving way for new stadium
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the ownership group of the Cleveland Browns have reached a $100 million settlement that will clear the way for the franchise to build its new suburban stadium while preparing the site of the current lakefront stadium for future development by the city of Cleveland. The proposed $2.4-billion…
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: UNLV would be long shot for CFP even if beats Boise St on road and wins out
The college football season has hit the halfway point with 11 teams still undefeated. Only two of them, UNLV and Navy, are not in The Associated Press Top 25 poll this week. UNLV has flown under the radar while starting 6-0 in Dan Mullen’s first season. A road win this week against Mountain West standard bearer Boise State would…