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Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph, causing fatal crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving…
Georgia’s Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not political
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Wednesday there was no political motivation…
Mississippi ex-governor threatens to sue news site over welfare fraud comments
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant gave notice Wednesday that he will…
As legalized gambling becomes pervasive, NCAA rules against it remain strict with tough penalties
More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could be facing discipline from both…
Chad Kelly eager to prove himself as Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback
GUELPH, Ont. – Chad Kelly is over the 2022 Grey Cup game. Toronto’s backup quarterback…
Republican Virginia Attorney General Miyares defends staying out of abortion pill case
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has defended his decision not to…
Former CFL, NFL quarterback Joe Kapp dead at age of 85
Joe Kapp was larger than life, on and off the football field. The fiery quarterback…
Fox Corp. dinged by Dominion settlement in third quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Corp. swung to a third quarter loss, weighed down by…
The Frenchie becomes a favorite – and a dog-show contender
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States’ new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial…
AP wins public service, photo Pulitzers for Ukraine coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday for its…
See more about the 2023 Pulitzer winners in journalism, arts
The Pulitzer Prizes recognizing the best of journalism and the arts in 2022 were announced…
Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings
Experience has been the great equalizer for Canadian Luiji Vilain. The 25-year-old Ottawa native is…
Football Canada, NFL Canada reach agreement on long-term deal
TORONTO – Football Canada has partnered with NFL Canada to support and grow the sport…
Mississippi ex-governor releases texts in welfare scandal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Thursday released what he said…
New York, California probing workplace discrimination at NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of New York and California announced Thursday that…
Councilman pleads not guilty to perjury in 49ers report leak
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley city councilman accused of leaking a confidential…
Quarterbacks come off board at record rate in NFL draft
The Brock Purdy impact was in full effect in this year’s NFL draft. A year…
Ottawa Redblacks select OL Dontae Bull first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO – Shawn Burke made a huge splash to open the CFL draft Tuesday night.…
Ex-Raider Ruggs taking plea deal, prison in fatal DUI crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs told a judge Tuesday he…
NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor
Joel Embiid began the long process toward NBA MVP as a towering soccer prospect in…
Flexible Alouettes can usher in new identity with early-round picks at CFL Draft
Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says the difference in his job entering the 2023…
Ottawa Redblacks have four picks within first 17 selections of CFL draft
TORONTO – Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The…
As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby figures to draw 150,000-plus to Churchill Downs, with…
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 7-13
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 7-13 May 7: Singer Thelma Houston is 80.…