The Australian state of Queensland is now strongly favored to host the 2032 Olympics By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer February 24, 2021, 6:42 PM • 3 min read GENEVA — The Australian state of Queensland became the strong favorite to host the 2032 Olympics after the IOC gave it the status of its preferred…
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Hunters and trappers blow past Wisconsin’s wolf kill target
Hunters and trappers have blown past Wisconsin’s wolf kill target, forcing an early end to the hunting season and angering animal rights activists and conservationists By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press February 24, 2021, 6:38 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article MADISON, Wis. — Hunters and trappers blew past Wisconsin‘s…
Goodell: NFL learnings from 2020 technology here to stay
One of the major benefits of playing a full NFL season pretty much on schedule during a pandemic is what the league learned technologically from 2020 By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer February 24, 2021, 6:30 PM • 3 min read One of the major benefits of playing a full season pretty much on…
The Latest: AL MVP José Abreu tests positive for COVID-19
American League MVP José Abreu has tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain away from the Chicago White Sox for at least the next few days By The Associated Press February 24, 2021, 6:03 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak…
NBCA says it has ‘concern’ about T-wolves’ coaching change
The leadership of the National Basketball Coaches Association is voicing its “concern and level of disappointment” with the way the Minnesota Timberwolves changed head coaches ByThe Associated Press February 24, 2021, 5:57 PM • 3 min read CHICAGO — The leadership of the National Basketball Coaches Association spoke out Wednesday about its “concern and level…
NBA roundup: Cavaliers snap 10-game slide by beating Hawks, 112-111
Cleveland ‘s Collin Sexton reacts after the Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 112-111 Tuesday night to end a 10-game losing streak. Tony Dejak/Associated Press CLEVELAND — Lamar Stevens drove for an easy dunk with 4.1 seconds left and Atlanta failed to get off a final shot as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hawks 112-111 on…
Boys’ basketball: Yarmouth never trails in 57-35 win over Freeport
FREEPORT — Will Cox dominated the first quarter, Peter Psyhogeos excelled in the third and the Yarmouth boys’ basketball team never trailed in its 57-35 win Tuesday against Freeport. Psyhogeos, a junior guard, led all scorers with 17 points and Cox, a senior guard, had nine points, seven steals, six rebounds and five assists for…
Local roundup: Richmond boys basketball tops St. Dominic
RICHMOND — Calob Densmore had 28 points to lead the Richmond boys basketball team to a 54-47 win over St. Dominic on Tuesday. Andrew Vashon scored eight points, while Connor Vashon added seven points for the Bobcats. Gabe Carey had 23 points to lead the Saints, while Alex Willings dropped in 19 points. YARMOUTH 57,…
NHL roundup: Penguins edge Capitals in OT, 3-2
Kasperi Kapanen celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime with defenseman John Marino, 6, and Teddy Blueger, Tuesday night at Washington. The Penguins won 3-2. WASHINGTON — Kasperi Kapanen scored on a one-timer 1:43 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The Penguins won for the…
Martinez focuses on routine to recapture swing
Boston’s J.D. Martinez struggled last season, but this spring he’s attacking some bad habits he believes he picked up without even noticing last season. John Amis/Associated Press Attention to detail has always been J.D. Martinez’s best weapon at the plate during his 10-year major league career. He’s been meticulous about his swing since his minor…