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Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas. U.S. District Judge John Broomes suggested in his ruling Tuesday that...
Big 12 newcomer Utah tabbed as favorite to win the expanded 16-team football conference this fall
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 newcomer Utah has been picked to finish first in the expanded 16-team football conference this fall in a preseason poll of media who cover the league. The Utes got 20 of 61 first-place votes in the poll released Tuesday, a week before the start of the...
Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell isn't taking his talents anywhere. Not yet, anyway. The five-time All-Star guard has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. ...
Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital services to verify their age. The preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden came the same day the law was set to take effect. A tech...
Utah fires coach Amy Rodriguez as part of organizational shakeup in struggling season
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Utah Royals first-year coach Amy Rodriguez was fired after less than a season leading the revived NWSL club. The move on Sunday was part of an organizational shakeup for the struggling team, which is 2-11-2 and in last place in the league. ...
Utah designates defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as its 'head coach in waiting'
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has designated longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as the “head coach in waiting” who will take over whenever Kyle Whittingham steps down. Athletic director Mark Harlan announced the succession plan on Monday. Scalley is entering his 17th...
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes. The move allows the Lightning to sign Guentzel before he hits the open market...
Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whether it’s owner Ryan Smith’s contagious drive, the excitement of adding two centers in the first round of the NHL draft, or the new blue suit, tie and Utah Hockey Club pin on his lapel he wore, general manager Bill Armstrong woke up energized on Saturday. ...
7 youth hikers taken to Utah hospitals after lightning hits ground near group
Seven members of a youth group hiking in Utah were transported to hospitals Thursday after lightning struck the ground near them. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth group from Salina, Utah, were in the eastern part of Sevier County around 1:45 p.m. when a light...
U.S. Nordic combined program loses funding, leading to an effort to revive the sport
The United States Nordic combined program has lost funding for training and coaching, sending the men and women who compete in the sport scrambling to revive it with a new nonprofit. USA Nordic Sport announced Thursday that it informed its Norwegian counterpart it did not have enough...
