Month: January 2020
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There’s nothing like a Super Bowl in Miami
Ray Lewis, Michael Irvin and Reggie Wayne explain what makes the big game so special when it’s in Miami.
News
WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency
jarun011/iStock(GENEVA) — The World Health Organization declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern at a news conference Thursday in Geneva. This is only the sixth time such an emergency has been declared, with [Read More…]
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Orioles claim INF Valaika off waivers from Arizona
Pat Valaika is back with the Orioles, who claimed the infielder off waivers from Arizona after the Diamondbacks took him from Baltimore earlier this month
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North Carolina college quarterback paralyzed after shooting
A quarterback at a North Carolina college was paralyzed after a shooting in which at least six people were wounded at a restaurant
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KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’
KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’
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History and excitement: a nice mix for the Super Bowl
Few Super Bowls in recent memory have appeared as competitive as 49ers-Chiefs
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World Cup ski races canceled in China now move to Austria
Two World Cup ski races that were cancelled in China due to the ongoing virus outbreak have been moved to Austria
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FOX Sports Detroit announces 2020 Tigers Spring Training TV schedule
10 games will be televised beginning in late February
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NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute
Kobe Bryant’s jersey number will be chased at this year’s NBA All-Star Game
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Chiefs-49ers: Toughest Super Bowl to pick in years
Even the oddsmakers aren’t sure about this Super Bowl
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Kenya to rule on new digital IDs that civil rights groups say disenfranchise minorities
iStock/omersukrugoksu(LONDON) — Kenya’s high court was expected to rule Thursday on whether the government’s plan to assign everyone a unique identification number is constitutional, following a month-long legal challenge by three local civil rights groups. [Read More…]
Ag News
Canada begins process for USMCA ratification
Canada has started the process for ratification of the USMCA. The first step was achieved Wednesday with a vote allowing for the introduction of Canada’s implementing bill. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he wants the [Read More…]
Ag News
Lack of tillage could swing acres in ’20
A farmer in southeast Minnesota says price won’t be the only factor when determining 2020 crop rotations. Darin Johnson of Wells says a lack of tillage will influence acres. “We’ve had a lot of compaction [Read More…]
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Illinois wheat grower outlines the positives
A double crop soybean and wheat farmer is seeing some positives for the wheat industry. “The most profitable rotation on our farm has been the wheat and double crop soybeans together. Year in and year [Read More…]
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Weekly corn exports good, but overall pace still lags
U.S. corn exports topped a million tons for the second week in a row. The USDA says corn sales for the week ending January 23rd were nearly one and a quarter million tons, up 99% [Read More…]
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Farmer sees advancements in technology, biodiesel after returning to the farm
An Illinois farmer has seen advancements in technology and biodiesel first-hand after being away from the farm for several years. Scott Gaffner grew up on a grain and dairy farm in Greenville. High operating costs [Read More…]
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Video game helps English Premier League grapple with Brexit
Video game helps English Premier League grapple with Brexit
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‘Gossip Girl’: Kenin eyes bright lights of 1st Slam final
Sofia Kenin will be playing in her first Grand Slam final when she faces Garbiñe Muguruza on Saturday for the Australian Open title
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MLS, players extend labor deal through Feb 7
Major League Soccer and its players are extending their collective bargaining agreement for a week through Feb. 7
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Infantino congratulates Canada’s Sinclair for goals record
Infantino congratulates Canada’s Sinclair for goals record