SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow in northern Arizona made its way Saturday into New Mexico, where a stretch of U.S. highway south of the Colorado line was closed and as much as a foot (30 cm) of snow was possible …
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Saturday’s Transactions
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS — Waived G Ryan Arcidiacono. LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Spencer Dinwiddie to a rest-of-season contract. NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Signed C Bismack Biyombo to a rest-of-season contract. TORONTO RAPTORS — Signed Fs Justise Winslow and Mouhamadou Gueye to 10-day contracts. …
Read More »Mama Antula, the Jesuit who didn’t want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina’s first female saint
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A Catholic laywoman who lived in 18th-century Argentina and joined the Jesuits in their evangelical mission throughout the South American country will become the first female saint from the home country of Pope Francis on Sunday. María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, more commonly known by her Quechua name of “Mama Antula,” was born in …
Read More »Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could lead Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title. Haller fired the host nation into Sunday’s final against three-time champion Nigeria with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Congo in the semifinals. “It’s kind of a great moment today to be here …
Read More »Inter wins 4-2 at Roma to end De Rossi’s perfect record and go 7 points clear in Serie A
MILAN (AP) — A sublime second-half performance from league leader Inter Milan saw it win 4-2 at Roma in the teeming rain on Saturday and end Daniele De Rossi’s perfect record. Goals from Gianluca Mancini and Stephan El Shaarawy had given Roma the lead at halftime following Francesco Acerbi’s opener for Inter. But the Nerazzurri turned things around immediately after …
Read More »Binghamton hosts Bryant following Kenney’s 28-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. Bryant Bulldogs (15-9, 7-2 America East) at Binghamton Bearcats (11-11, 3-6 America East) Binghamton, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 148.5 …
Read More »El Año Nuevo lunar se ilumina con coloridas celebraciones en las naciones y comunidades asiáticas
TAIPÉI, Taiwán (AP) — Con fuegos artificiales, festines y envoltorios rojos con dinero para los niños, numerosas naciones de Asia y comunidades en el extranjero dieron la bienvenida el sábado al Año Nuevo lunar. La festividad comienza con la primera luna del calendario lunar y termina 15 días después, con la primera luna llena. Las fechas varían ligeramente cada año …
Read More »Search continues for suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy; 2 related arrests made
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Law enforcement in eastern Tennessee continued their search Saturday for a man who is accused of fatally shooting one sheriff’s deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Kenneth DeHart. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said …
Read More »No. 23 Texas Tech never trails in 66-59 win over UCF to snap 3-game losing streak
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. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darrion Williams had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Kerwin Walton scored 12 points on four 3-pointers before halftime and No. 23 Texas Tech never …
Read More »NBA-leading Celtics rally past Wizards for 40th win. Bucks’ Rivers wins 1,099th regular-season game
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and sparked a third-quarter rally to help the NBA-leading Boston Celtics get their 40th win of the season, 133-129 over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 34 points and 11 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday finished with 20 points for the Celtics (40-12), who reached 40 victories the fastest in …
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