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January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Arizona hires Michigan's Don Brown to lead defense

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has hired Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown to lead its defense under new coach Jedd Fisch.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Drummond's double-double leads Cavs past Grizzlies 94-90

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Andre Drummond had 22 points and 15 rebounds, Larry Nance Jr. added 18 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 94-90 on Thursday night.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection

NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful crowds and some unruly vandals and looters. More than 14,000 arrests.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Cool scores 20 to lift Idaho St. over N. Arizona 73-69

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Tarik Cool had 20 points as Idaho State came out of two weeks of quarantine to narrowly defeated Northern Arizona 73-69 on Thursday night.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

PBS' 'All Creatures Great and Small' aims to be timely tonic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “All Creatures Great and Small,” a beloved TV series of yore, is back as a reboot because producer Colin Callender saw the seriocomic adventures of veterinarians in a close-knit rural community as tonic for a politically divisive era.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Review: 'Herself,' a spirited drama of abuse and resilience

Phyllida Lloyd's “Herself,” an Irish drama of spousal abuse set against Dublin's housing crisis, has some narrative weak spots but its foundation of resilience and heart is strong.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Rodgers feeling strong as surging Packers head into playoffs

The vibes from Aaron Rodgers are all positive heading into the postseason as he seeks the second Super Bowl berth that has eluded him for the last decade.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

All Wright: Senior leads CU to 79-72 win over No. 17 Oregon

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV wound up with a knot on the back of his neck from sliding into a courtside chair.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

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January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

No. 8 Wisconsin outlasts Indiana 80-73 in double overtime

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Veterans and young players made crucial contributions to keep No. 8 Wisconsin near the top of the Big Ten standings.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

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1. “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama (Crown)

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Japan starts 1st day under emergency steps to curb virus

TOKYO (AP) — Japan began its first day under a coronavirus state of emergency Friday with much of life going on as usual, including morning commuter trains shuttling crowds of mask-wearing people at bustling stations.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

No. 8 Texas A&M women beat No. 10 Kentucky 77-60

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Nixon scored a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Texas A&M to a 77-60 win over No. 10 Kentucky on Thursday night.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant

New research suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in the two more-contagious variants of the coronavirus that have erupted in Britain and South Africa.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol

NEW YORK (AP) —

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change

KINGMAN, Alberta (AP) — Larry Asp grew up playing shinny outside in this tiny rural town he calls home again after 40 years away. Since returning, he also holds the keys to the outdoor “Rink of Dreams” that gives the 90 local residents the chance to skate outside during the keen Canadian winters.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield hasn't thrown a football in four days. The Browns haven't practiced this week.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monster

Regular-season ratings for NFL games declined this season following two straight years of increases. But in a year that saw the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a presidential election, the 7% decrease isn't as bad as the league and its broadcast partners feared before the season began.