49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

The San Francisco 49ers locked up their kicker for the next two seasons and found one for this week.

Merkel to Germans: Keep up anti-virus discipline in 2021

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling her country's people that they will need to keep up their discipline in fighting the coronavirus pandemic well into 2021, even as vaccinations fuel new hope.

Los Angeles County surpasses 10,000 deaths from coronavirus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles County’s public health director said Wednesday the county has surpassed 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus.

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Police on report man was making bombs: 'Hindsight is 20/20'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year before Anthony Warner detonated a Christmas Day bomb in downtown Nashville, officers visited his home after his girlfriend told police he was building bombs in a recreationa…

Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors

LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion.

Coyotes sign veteran forward Brassard to 1-year deal

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed veteran forward Derick Brassard to a one-year contract.

AP: La. trooper under investigation dies in apparent suicide

A Louisiana State Police trooper died Wednesday in an apparent suicide as his colleagues were searching his home as part of a criminal investigation, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Atlético extends Liga lead after Real Madrid draws at Elche

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Suárez led Atlético Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Getafe in the 500th game for coach Diego Simeone, extending its Spanish league lead after Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Elche on Wednesday.

Navajo County health boss indicted on theft, fraud charges

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A former Coconino County official who went on to oversee Navajo County's health department has been indicted on 16 counts of theft, misuse of public money and fraud, according to court docum…

Heavy snow expected in Texas; storm could spawn tornadoes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A winter storm moving across southwestern Texas on Wednesday could dump more than a foot (0.30 meters) of snow before moving eastward and possibly spawning tornadoes in parts of Texas, Louisian…

South Carolina QB Hilinski intends to transfer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski is transferring after two up-and-down seasons with the Gamecocks.

Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers captured the Duke's Mayo Bowl and the trophy that came along with it.

The Latest: California reports first case of virus variant

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the first known case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus in the nation’s most populated state, following the first re…

Darlow frustrates Liverpool in 0-0 draw at Newcastle

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Goalkeeper Karl Darlow pulled off a string of saves to help Newcastle hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday as the defending champion's vaunted attacking trio came up empty.