Minnesota prepares for potential George Floyd-related unrest as trial of Derek Chauvin nears
With ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial a month away, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for the potential unrest across the state…
Tennis star Gael Monfils breaks down after upset loss at Australian Open
Tennis star Gael Monfils broke down Monday after losing in five sets to Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in the first round of the Australian Open.
Bengals upset Ken Riley left out of NFLs’ ‘In Memoriam’ video
Cincinnati Bengals great Ken Riley was left out of the NFL’s “in memoriam” video during the NFL Honors on Saturday, sparking an angry statement from the franchise.
Alabama man convicted of manslaughter in death of cam-girl wife, Kat West
The husband of an Alabama cam-girl found bludgeoned to death was found guilty of reckless manslaughter in a trial that featured her mother testifying in his defense.
NCAA Division III school including Black national anthem in pregame festivities
An NCAA Division III university decided to play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” before every home game in any athletic event for the rest of the season.
WHO drops investigation into whether COVID-19 virus leaked from Wuhan lab, calling theory unlikely
A World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic downplayed the possibility that the virus leaked from a lab near Wuhan, China, during a press conference…
Young’s 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65
As he heads toward the end of his college basketball career, Kyle Young is determined to expend all his energy during every minute he’s on the court.
Lakers rally past Thunder 119-112 in OT for 5th win in a row
LeBron James had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-112…
No. 1 Gonzaga coasts to 82-71 victory over BYU
Jalen Suggs scored 24 points and Drew Timme had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead top-ranked Gonzaga past BYU 82-71 on Monday night.
Call it a career: MLB ump Winters opted out in ’20, now done
After more than three decades of hard work as a big league umpire, Mike Winters is ready to loaf.