Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
DES MOINES Some key takeaways from Tuesdays Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before the Iowa caucuses:
Trump’s fate rests with McConnell in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump needs Mitch McConnell more than ever.
Burrow, LSU cap magical season, beat Clemson 42-25 for title
NEW ORLEANS From small-town Ohio kid to Louisiana Legend, Joe Burrow capped his record-breaking, Heisman-winning season by bringing a national championship to LSU.
Wazzu finalizing deal to make Rolovich head coach
Washington State is close to finalizing an agreement with Hawaiis Nick Rolovich to take over as the Cougars head football coach, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
Hawaii surf park could include 1st man-made barreling wave
HONOLULU A company that wants to build a surf park on Oahu says the $72 million facility could include Hawaiis first man-made barreling wave.
Canadian officials accidentally push nuke alert to millions
TORONTO People throughout the Canadian province of Ontario awoke Sunday to a cellphone alert warning them of an incident at a nuclear plant just east of Toronto only to later be told the message was a mistake.
House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran
WASHINGTON Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
Trump insists ‘All is well!’ after Iran missile attack
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump insisted All is well! on Tuesday after Iran fired surface-to-surface missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. He promised to make a statement to the nation Wednesday morning about the increasingly precarious situation with Iran.
The King reigns: LeBron James is AP’s male athlete of decade
He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers and the next challenge. He played in eight straight finals. No NBA player won more games or more MVP awards over the last 10 years than he did. He started a school. He married his high school sweetheart.
Some of 2019’s most memorable games decided by blown calls
The New Orleans Saints looked around in disbelief, searching for a yellow flag that never came during the NFL playoffs.
Cheers, tears, prayers for 2020: A new decade is ushered in
Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, President Donald Trump.
Sports quirks in 2019: Golf balls, oddballs, watches, pants
Sometimes the general managers and player personnel directors on Mount Olympus look down on some lucky soul and declare: This is your moment.
Column: Think you know 2020? Some sports predictions for you
Predictions arent for the faint of heart, as anyone who has ever given money to a bookmaker can attest. Strange things can happen, which is a big reason why they still play games.
Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
With births down, U.S. had slowest growth rate in a century
ORLANDO, Fla. The past years population growth rate in the United States was the slowest in a century due to declining births, increasing deaths and the slowdown of international migration, according to figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Bot or not? Mystery over anonymous user retweeted by Trump
CHICAGO The Twitter user goes by Gigi, though sometimes Sophia, Emma or Leona. The occupation is listed at various times as teacher, historian, documentary writer and model. Theres been speculation about whether this person is really a woman or even human. But bot or not, the account has gotten the attention of the president and his Twitter followers.
Gators chomp Virginia in Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Bryce Perkins last game at Virginia was a loss.
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. Justin Herbert wasnt dreaming of roses when he decided to return for his senior season at Oregon.
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company
PASADENA, Calif. It is no longer a question of where Jonathan Taylor ranks among the greatest running backs to play at Wisconsin for assistant coach John Settle.
Giants fire Shurmur but keep GM Gettleman after 4-12 season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begins a third coaching search in four years and faces criticism for retaining the general manager who hired the last coach.
