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Mikaela Shiffrin voted skier of the year by journalists
Three-time overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin voted skier of the year for 2019

Friday’s Time Schedule
Friday’s Time Schedule

Tom Brady jersey stolen _ again
Authorities say a Rhode Island man visiting the New England Patriots Hall of Fame took a Tom Brady jersey off a display and walked out of the building

Referees in Berlin to strike over violence at soccer games
Soccer referees in Berlin are going on strike because of ongoing violence at games

President Trump to attend World Series Sunday (if it lasts that long)
Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he would attend the World Series in Washington Sunday night, although there is a chance the series might not last that long. [Read More…]

Astros executive fired after ‘frightening’ outburst toward female reporters
33ft/iStock(HOUSTON) — A Houston Astros executive has been fired after he reportedly made a “frightening” outburst toward three female reporters while celebrating the team making it to the World Series. The controversy surrounded closer Roberto [Read More…]

‘It won’t be the prettiest’: Wales, Springboks meet in semis
‘It won’t be the prettiest’: Wales, Springboks meet in semis

Scrum to be crucial in New Zealand vs England semifinal
Scrum to be crucial in New Zealand vs England semifinal

Thursday Sports in Brief
Thursday Sports in Brief

Jay Wright turning into legend in 19th season at Villanova
As Jay Wright starts his 19th season at Villanova, the winningest coach in program history reflects on his success and what’s ahead

Penix Jr. will be a game-time decision as Hoosiers visit Cornhuskers
The quarterback situations for Indiana and Nebraska remained uncertain heading into Saturday’s game, at least to people outside the program.

Danielle Kang takes 1-stroke lead into LPGA’s 3rd round
Danielle Kang takes 1-stroke lead into LPGA’s 3rd round

Gatland, the eternal optimist, urges Wales to ‘dream’ at RWC
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland says he is a dreamer and “probably the greatest optimist in terms of believing something is possible.”

Tokyo Olympics: How about a marathon at 3 a.m. _ or 5 a.m.?
How about running next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathon at 3 a.m _ or 5 a.m.

No. 5 Sooners tries to stay in playoff contention at K-State
Fifth-ranked Oklahoma will be trying to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt when it visits Kansas State

With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern
With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern

Now with Clippers, Kawhi Leonard spoils Warriors fun again
Now with Clippers, Kawhi Leonard spoils Warriors fun again

Unprecedented Tokyo Olympic demand drives Paralympic sales
Unprecedented demand for the Tokyo Olympics is also driving interest in Tokyo’s Paralympic Games

Los Angeles FC beats LA Galaxy to advance in MLS playoffs
MLS Playoff Capsules

Gurianov scores both goals, Stars hold off Ducks 2-1
Gurianov scored on the Stars’ first shot. He skated into the right faceoff circle and lifted a backhand over the left shoulder of Gibson at 2:42.