Month: February 2020
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Joe Burrow aims to be the next in line of small-handed, successful NFL QBs
Joe Burrow is catching flack for his small quarterback hands. But actually, he is joining some elite company in the hand-size department.
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Digital Extra: Wild players share favorite place to skate while growing up
Minnesota natives will surely be familiar with goaltender Alex Stalock’s response.
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Zimbabwe banned from hosting games because of poor stadiums
Zimbabwe banned from hosting games because of poor stadiums
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Sue Bird returning to Seattle Storm for 19th season
Sue Bird is returning to the Seattle Storm for a 19th season after re-signing with the team
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Columnist suspended for calling Browns’ Mayfield “midget”
A Cleveland sports talk radio personality has been suspended indefinitely for referring to Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield as a “midget.”
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Martin heals from playoff injury, Braves boast deep bullpen
Chris Martin still feels pain talking about what happened last year in the playoffs
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Roman Reigns’ 10 most powerful moments
One year ago, Roman Reigns announced his leukemia was in remission. To celebrate the anniversary, relive The Big Dog’s most formidable accomplishments both in and out of the ring.
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Player reps, NFL negotiators meet to hash out CBA contrasts
Player reps, NFL negotiators meet to hash out CBA contrasts
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Ohio State’s Day gets 3-year contract extension, salary bump
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is getting a three-year contract extension and a raise
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Astros’ Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, Nationals
Astros’ Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, Nationals
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Mitchell school administrator set to head west
The Chamberlain School District Board of Education has named Dr. Justin Zajic as the next superintendent of schools starting July 1st, 2020 to succeed Dr. Debra Johnson, who is retiring at the end of the [Read More…]
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StaTuesday: Beasley thriving in big role with Wolves
Shooting guard Malik Beasley is finally getting his chance to shine with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500
Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports’ version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May with McLaren
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39 states investigating Juul over health claims, marketing practices
iStock/Josie_Desmarais(NEW YORK) — Thirty-eight states have joined Connecticut’s investigation into Juul over the company’s health claims and marketing tactics, which officials said are geared toward minors. The probe is considering company’s marketing and sales practices, [Read More…]
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StaTuesday: Bucks continue streaking with 100-point games
The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the century mark in 81 straight games, tied for the third-longest streak in NBA history.
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‘The wall won’ _ Kemp tries to revive career with Marlins
Three-time All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp is mounting a comeback with the Miami Marlins
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Mimi Haley discusses Harvey Weinstein verdict and the ‘terrifying’ moment she took the stand
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Miriam “Mimi” Haley, who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, said she felt “relief” at the outcome of the trial, which found the disgraced movie mogul guilty of criminal sexual assault [Read More…]
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World’s oldest living man who celebrated smiling, dies at 112
ABC News(NIIGATA, Japan) — The Japanese man who was recently named the world’s oldest living male person has passed away at the age of 112. Chitetsu Watanabe was honored by Guinness World Records with a [Read More…]
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FBI, NYPD raid New York office of company run by fashion executive Peter Nygard
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The FBI and the NYPD raided the Times Square headquarters of Peter Nygard’s fashion company as part of a sex trafficking investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan said. The searches were [Read More…]
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9/11 memorial vandalized in Plymouth less than a week after town’s other landmarks were defaced
Plymouth Fire Department(PLYMOUTH, Mass.) — Another landmark in the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, was vandalized, making it the eighth site in less than a week to be tampered with, officials said. This time it was [Read More…]