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Furor erupts over Ronaldo’s apparent obscene taunt in Saudi league match
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being investigated for making an alleged offensive gesture while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, seemingly aimed at rival Al Shabab supporters. The incident occurred on Sunday after …
Read More »Pakistani ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif’s daughter takes over top provincial post. Rivals boycott her
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The eldest daughter and close aide of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday became the country’s first-ever female chief minister in eastern Punjab province. Her rivals accused authorities of nepotism and boycotted the session of the provincial assembly. Mariam Nawaz, 50, became chief minister in a 220-0 vote in her favor, beating out her …
Read More »Thunder vence 123-110 a Rockets y empata a Timberwolves en el liderato del Oeste
HOUSTON (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander firmó 36 puntos y Chet Holmgren añadió 29 para liderar la victoria el domingo del Thunder de Oklahoma City 123-110 ante los Rockets de Houston. El Thunder ganó su quinto duelo consecutivo para empatar a Minnesota en el primer lugar de la Conferencia Oeste. Oklahoma City estaba arriba por ocho unidades a menos de siete …
Read More »Ukrainian troops pull back again as Russia’s onslaught pushes ahead in eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops have pulled out of a village in the east of the country, an army spokesman said Monday, as Russian forces display advantages in manpower and ammunition on the battlefield at the start of the war ’s third year. The latest setback for Kyiv’s soldiers was in the village of Lastochkyne, where they fell back …
Read More »What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago, according to a survey released Monday. The economy looks set to grow 2.2% this year after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Business Economics. That’s up from the 1.3% that …
Read More »Ohio hosts Akron after Freeman’s 24-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Akron Zips (20-7, 12-2 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (15-12, 9-5 MAC) Athens, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron visits the Ohio Bobcats after Enrique Freeman scored …
Read More »Man is shot and killed on a light rail train in Seattle, and suspect remains on the loose
SEATTLE (AP) — A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting on a light rail train in Seattle and a suspect who fled the scene remains on the loose, police said Monday. Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. Sunday to a report of a man shot on the light rail train downtown, the Seattle Police Department said on its website. Officers …
Read More »Today in Sports – The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139 as seven NBA records fall
Feb. 27 1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL history is held in Quebec City. Frank Nighbor scores twice in the first period to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. 1955 — Boston beats Milwaukee 62-57 at Providence, R.I. in a game which set records for fewest points scored by one team, …
Read More »Pittsburgh visits Clemson after Hinson’s 22-point showing
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Pittsburgh Panthers (18-9, 9-7 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (19-8, 9-7 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh visits the Clemson Tigers after Blake Hinson …
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