33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements NEW YORK (AP) — A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday night’s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack. After agreeing to a $2.4 million, one-year contract earlier in the day, Paddack and the Twins […]
Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets … MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After just one successful field goal of 50-plus yards all season, it was only fitting that the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes came down to a 50-yard kick. “I felt like I owed it to the guys,” said Jason Sanders, whose booming go-ahead kick with 18 seconds helped Miami squeak past […]
Nevada Gov. Lombardo stresses unity in inaugural … CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo called for unity at his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday while still pushing for conservative ideals such as school choice and repealing some recent criminal justice reforms that he called “soft on crime.” In front of just over 700 people at the Carson City Community Center, […]
In Memoriam: Those we lost in 2022 The Queen of England, an early king of rock and roll and dozens of other notables who made their mark on the world passed in 2022. Here is a look at those we lost.
Obama shares list of favorite movies, books, music … President Obama on Friday took to Instagram to post his preferred books, movies and music of 2022 with his followers, remarking that he “always look[s] forward” to this annual tradition.
USC’s Williams, Alabama’s Anderson lead AP All-America … Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams was one of three Southern California players selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday. Offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu joined their quarterback to give USC more players on the first team than any other school. The AP All-America team is presented by Regions Bank. […]
Pro Picks sees Rams making history to kick off Week … The Los Angeles Rams can make history when Week 14 kicks off Thursday night. A loss to the Las Vegas Raiders would give the Rams 10 this season, tying the 1999 Denver Broncos for most by a defending Super Bowl champion. With plenty of games remaining, the Rams (3-9) are well on their way to […]
In Georgia, how sports explain a political battleground SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — The reception area of a metro Atlanta office suite is a veritable museum of Herschel Walker’s football success for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the NFL. The office is part of the Atlanta Braves’ real estate development in the Major League Baseball franchise’s new suburban home. This headquarters for Georgia’s […]
How close were House races? A few thousand votes … Just a few thousand votes in five races could have swung the outcome in favor of Democrats.
Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, … SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant and Desmond Bane had 32 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 124-122 in overtime Wednesday night, handing the Spurs their fifth straight loss. Memphis won its seventh straight over San Antonio. Dillon Brooks added 13 points and Steven Adams had 19 rebounds and seven points. Brooks […]
Midterm voters to take on Colorado’s soaring housing … DENVER (AP) — Bloated housing prices in the past few years have crept into every corner of Colorado. In Rocky Mountain resort towns, wealthy newcomers gobble up the dwindling housing supply. In Denver, tenants owe an estimated $32 million in back rent. And in mobile home parks, the state’s last bastions of affordability, out-of-state investors […]