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Efforts continue to open Othello splash pad by 2027
OTHELLO — Othello city officials are working to get the splash pad in Kiwanis Park open for summer 2027. The sp…
Embiid leads 76ers past Westbrook, Wizards 113-107 in opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers have gone more than a year without losing in Philadelphia, a stretch that included a coaching change, a roster revamp, and a pandemic hiatus.
Lightning's Kucherov to miss regular season with hip injury
Leading playoff scorer Nikita Kucherov is expected to miss the entire regular season because of a hip injury that requires surgery, a blow to the Tampa Bay Lightning that also comes with a silver lining for the def…
Gadsden carries UNC-Wilmington over Delaware State 87-63
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Ty Gadsden had 21 points as UNC Wilmington rolled past Delaware State 87-63 on Wednesday.
Mitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thriving
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — From the doldrums of three weeks ago to now, the Chicago Bears' offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has made a major turnaround.
Celtics edge Bucks on Antetokounmpo's missed free throw
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum banked in a fallaway, go-ahead 3-pointer in the final second, and Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the potential tying free throw with 0.4 seconds left, allowing the Boston Celtics to escape …
Falsely accused "Anonymous" re-emerges at VOA sister network
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former White House aide falsely accused of penning anonymous criticism of President Donald Trump has been named to head the U.S. government’s Arabic-language broadcasting outlets.
Studies find having COVID-19 may protect against reinfection
Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people who made antibodies to the coronavirus were much less likely to test…
Buckingham carries CS Bakersfield past Pepperdine 79-51
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — De'Monte Buckingham had 20 points as Cal State Bakersfield romped past Pepperdine 79-51 on Wednesday.
Warner Bros. sets ‘Furiosa,’ ‘Color Purple’ musical for 2023
A “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel and an adaptation of “The Color Purple” Broadway musical are coming to theaters in 2023, Warner Bros. said Wednesday.
From his home, Attenborough shows viewers 'A Perfect Planet'
LONDON (AP) — Sir David Attenborough is a globetrotter, discovering far-flung lands and exotic species for TV audiences since the 1950s. The pandemic may have kept him at home for much of 2020, but it hasn’t stoppe…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121
BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't stop Jayson Tatum from knocking down a “tough, tough, tough” shot. Then the reigning MVP and defensive player of the year missed one of the easiest.
Goalie Ryan Miller, 40, re-signs with Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Goalie Ryan Miller is returning to the Anaheim Ducks with a one-year, $1 million contract.
Tigers sign RHP José Ureña to $3.25M, 1-year deal
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander José Ureña to a $3.25 million, one-year deal Wednesday.
Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Trae Young was tough to stop in his first two NBA seasons. Surrounded by more talent than ever before, he could become a nightmare for the league in his third year.