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Wildfire season officially ends in Washington – state Lands Commissioner seeks future funding
The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over.
Washington releases 2019 1st-round pick Dwayne Haskins
Washington released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, less than 24 hours after he committed three turnovers in a loss to Carolina and in the aftermath of another violation of pandemic protocols.
South Africa bans all liquor sales to help country battle spike in COVID-19 cases amid spread of coronavirus variant
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa bans all liquor sales to help country battle spike in COVID-19 cases amid spread of coronavirus variant.
Lawrence, Fields land on title stage after lobbying to play
There has never been any doubt about the football abilities of Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields of Ohio State. Their youth quarterback coach could see the power arms, nimble feet and accurate decision-ma…
2 winter storms expected to dump snow in the Cascades
SEATTLE (AP) — Skiers and snowboarders are getting a double dose of good news as 2021 approaches, but those heading over the passes might need a double dose of headache medicine instead.
Odd became normal: sports’ masked road trip to the unknown
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Fitz will watch as Dolphins try to get him into the playoffs
MIAMI (AP) — With one more win by the Miami Dolphins, Ryan Fitzpatrick will be playoff-bound for the first time in his 16-year career.
Nets' Dinwiddie to have surgery for partially torn right ACL
NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie will have surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his right knee, an early blow to a Brooklyn Nets team that hoped it had left its injury troubles behind.
Chiefs face Week 17 decisions with first-round bye secured
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have a delicious decision ahead of them this week: Do they play their starters in their regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, keeping them sharp for …
Washington cuts Haskins; Smith or Heinicke to play at Eagles
Washington released quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday, hours after coach Ron Rivera said either Alex Smith or Taylor Heinicke will start the regular-season finale with the NFC East at stake.
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Stanford passes first real test, remains atop women's Top 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Stanford faced its first real test of the season and passed to remain the top team in
No. 18 Miami, Oklahoma State meet in Cheez-It Bowl
Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State (7-3, 6-3 Big 12) against Miami (8-2, 7-2 ACC), Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EST (ESPN).
The Latest: Spain surpasses 50K COVID-19 deaths
Spain has surpassed the milestone of 50,000 deaths officially attributed to COVID-19.
Kansas governor to receive COVID-19 vaccine shot Wednesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly plans to get a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as part of a larger program to give shots to selected Kansas officials so that state government can continue to operate during the pand…
Officer faces termination over fatal shooting of Black man
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fate of a white Columbus police officer who fatally shot a Black man last week hangs in the balance after a disciplinary hearing Monday that may result in his termination.