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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Suggs, No. 1 Gonzaga return with 99-88 win over No. 3 Iowa
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored 18 of his career-high 27 points in the first half and No. 1 Gonzaga held off a late rally to beat No. 3 Iowa 99-88 on Saturday.
Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeremy Bulloch, the English actor who first donned a helmet, cape and jetpack to play Boba Fett in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died Thursday.
Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois.
Mask Up! Robinson-Earl shines with broken nose for Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jeremiah Robinson-Earl got a fitting reminder from mom to pick up an accessory for his 2020 breakout game: Don’t forget your mask.
Live from Italy, Hershey Felder tells stories, helps others
NEW YORK (AP) — Just the other day, pianist and actor Hershey Felder found himself in the apartment in Italy once owned by the 19th century Russian composer Tchaikovsky. It must have been a treat for anyone watchin…
2021 Iditarod race in Alaska to be about 140 miles shorter
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be about 140 miles (225 kilometers) shorter than normal as a result of complications stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled for the Rose Bowl will be moved to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled for the Rose Bowl will be moved to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
CFP semifinal moved from Rose Bowl to AT&T Stadium in Texas
The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan. 1 is relocating to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Texas, a move prompted by California's ban on spectators at sport…
Neymar to miss PSG's showdown at league leader Lille
PARIS (AP) — Neymar will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s showdown at league leader Lille on Sunday because of a lingering ankle injury and likely won't return to the lineup until next month.
Sexual assault charge dropped against rapper Mystikal
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped rape and kidnapping charges against New Orleans rapper Mystikal, who was released from jail on a $3 million bond almost two years ago.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Suspect in deadly NY subway fire arraigned on murder charge
A man accused of setting a train fire that killed a New York City subway driver in March told police he was on the train, had a disposable lighter and set paper on fire but not the “big fire," according to court do…
Jets activate K Sam Ficken from IR, promote 3 others
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets activated kicker Sam Ficken from injured reserve and he is expected to play Sunday at Los Angeles against the Rams.
Official: Large car bomb kills 8 in Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A car bomb blast that rocked Afghanistan's capital Sunday morning killed at least eight people, according to the Afghan Interior Ministry.
Johnston, Smith lead Stetson over Carver College 95-51
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Chase Johnston had 19 points to lead five Stetson players in double figures as the Hatters rolled past Carver College 95-51 on Saturday night.