By EVERETT MERRILL NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. The …
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player Read MoreThe shockwaves from the Vancouver Canucks massive trade on Friday night continue to reverberate around the NHL. It’s been about 24 hours since Quinn Hughes became a member of the Minnesota Wild. That event signals a crucial watershed moment for …
Canucks Now Officially in Rebuild Mode after Massive Trade Read MoreThe NBA Cup match-up between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder gives us the first meeting with extra incentive for a budding young NBA rivalry. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren have shown an intensity on the court when …
Dirk Nowitzki Criticizes Wemby For Disrespecting Chet Holmgren Read MoreIt was always understood that as a young NFL quarterback learning a new system, Caleb Williams would need time to acclimate to Bears coach Ben Johnson’s offense. That runway isn’t infinite, though. This is the point where Williams should be …
As Bears wait for Caleb Williams’ breakthrough, some issues can be fixed immediately, others take time Read MoreCYPRESS — After chasing the presumptive 2-year-old champion Ted Noffey and a $3 million colt named Brant in his earlier races, Litmus Test faced a decidedly less star-studded field in the Los Alamitos Futurity on Saturday. But that’s not why …
Litmus Test gives Bob Baffert his 15th Los Alamitos Futurity Read MoreTomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis – looking to the past (Amazon Game Studios) After the reveals at The Game Awards, a reader is impressed by what he’s seen of Tomb Raider: Catalyst and the new remake, and is glad they’re …
Tomb Raider: why it should remain a relic of the past – Reader’s Feature Read MoreAuraria’s court queens rule Division II. Metro State volleyball won the national title on Saturday, beating Concordia-St. Paul 3-1 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It’s the first Division II national championship for the program, and the fifth …
Metro State volleyball wins Division II national title, program’s first and fifth in school history Read MoreAfter coming two outs short of nailing down the third World Series championship in the 48-year history of their franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays are clearly serious about making another run at a title in 2026. With two months left …
Blue Jays Predicted to Re-Sign Bo Bichette on $210 Million Contract Read MoreThe Oklahoma City Thunder currently holds a great chance of making history on multiple levels this season. An incredible 24-1 start sees the Thunder on pace to threaten the 2016 Golden State Warriors best regular season record ever of 73-9. …
Jalen Williams: Thunder Would Beat Every Legendary NBA Team Read MoreThe Denver Broncos announced with a post on X on December 13 that they “made a series of roster moves” before their Week 15 tilt against the Green Bay Packers, including adding quarterback Sam Ehlinger and making Marcedes Lewis’ return …
Broncos Add Loyal QB, Promising Prospect in Last-Minute Roster Shuffle Read MoreThe two most intense state legislative pressure campaigns I’ve witnessed both ended in failure. Back in 2017, Gov. Bruce Rauner tried everything he could think of to stop legislative Republicans from voting to increase the income tax to about where …
Illinois’ political tensions nothing compared to failed redistricting push in Indiana Read MoreAs temperatures likely dip below zero this weekend, the city’s largest no-kill shelter is hoping 125 of its animals will soon be in warm, forever homes just in time for the holiday. PAWS Chicago’s annual Adopt-a-Thon kicked off Friday at …
Adopt a pet? PAWS Chicago hopes to find homes for 125 animals over the holidays Read MoreNEW YORK — Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place …
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — The Lakers’ Friday morning meeting heightened their attention to the team’s defensive struggles. And their Friday afternoon news was an example of why they need to have urgency when it comes to finding solutions. With the team …
Lakers’ defense under review as their offense takes a hit Read MoreBy JOSE HERRERA Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass formally began her campaign for re-election Saturday with a rally in downtown Los Angeles, promising to make the city safer and more affordable while positioning herself as a candidate who will take …
LA Mayor Karen Bass launches re-election campaign with DTLA rally Read MoreLOS ANGELES — When UConn orchestrated, USC scrapped. The Trojans, who were a 20-point underdog at tipoff, let loose everything they had but were powerless against the No. 1-ranked women’s basketball team in the nation. No. 16 USC fell behind …
No. 16 USC women shredded by No. 1 UConn Read MoreBy Lyn Riddle | The State COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fifteen new cases of measles have been reported in the Upstate since Tuesday, more schools have had infected students, 303 people are in quarantine and 13 in isolation, the South Carolina …
South Carolina measles quarantine soars beyond 300 people Read MoreBy Martha Bellisle | Associated Press MONROE, Wash. — A blast of arctic air swept south from Canada and spread into parts of the northern U.S., while residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudslides and levee failures from …
Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding Read MoreBy Lyn Riddle | The State COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fifteen new cases of measles have been reported in the Upstate since Tuesday, more schools have had infected students, 303 people are in quarantine and 13 in isolation, the South Carolina …
South Carolina measles quarantine soars beyond 300 people Read MoreFast break Why the Buffs won: CU dominated the second half, shooting .622 after halftime while outscoring UTSA 53-32. Three stars 1. Barrington Hargress. CU’s point guard went 5-for-7 on 3-pointers, matching a career-high before finishing with a season-high 23 …
Barrington Hargress helps shoot CU Buffs past UTSA Read More