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Wyoming bans transgender youth from girls' sports teams
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has become the 19th state to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls or women's sports teams after the Republican governor opted not to veto the legislation. Gov. Mark Gordon allowed the bill to become law without his signature Friday, saying he...
New Mexico knocks off Wyoming in MWC Tourney opener
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaelen House had 28 points in New Mexico's 87-76 win against Wyoming on Wednesday night in an opening-round game in the Mountain West Conference Tournament. House added seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Lobos (22-10). Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored...
South Carolina House OKs hate crime bill, sends it to Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House on Wednesday gave key approval to a bill that would make the state the 49th in the country to pass a law allowing harsher punishments for violent hate crimes. But the vote sends the bill to a familiar junction where it has died before....
Youngkin's schools chief resigns after department missteps
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jillian Balow, Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's superintendent of public instruction, announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to the governor that did not offer a specific reason for her departure. The Department of Education has faced...
Oden scores 28 to lead Wyoming past Nevada 80-71
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Jeremiah Oden scored 28 points, Hunter Maldonado just missed a triple-double and Wyoming beat Nevada 80-71 on Monday night. Oden shot 9 for 13 from the floor (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (9-20, 4-13 Mountain...
Colorado State wins 84-71 against Wyoming
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — John Tonje scored 25 points as Colorado State beat Wyoming 84-71 on Friday night. Tonje added six rebounds for the Rams (13-16, 5-11 Mountain West Conference). James Moors scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Isaiah Stevens recorded 15 points and...
Young, Durazo-Frescas lead UNLV rout of Utah State, 86-32
LAS VEGAS (AP) — DesiRae Young scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Alyssa Durazo-Frescas had 17 points and six boards to lead No. 24 UNLV women in an 86-32 rout of Utah State on Thursday night. The Rebels jumped to a 23-2 lead after one quarter and held a 48-9 advantage...
Air Force expands cancer review of nuclear missile personnel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force's review of cancers among its nuclear missile corps will include all personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated the nation’s ground-based warheads, Air Force Global Strike Command announced Wednesday. Nine officers who had worked as...
Utah State secures 65-55 win against Wyoming
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Steven Ashworth had 19 points and Utah State pulled away in the second half for a 65-55 win against Wyoming on Tuesday night. Ashworth had seven rebounds for the Aggies (22-7, 11-5 Mountain West Conference). Daniel Akin scored 11 points while shooting 5 of 6...
Heidbreder scores 22, Air Force knocks off Wyoming 75-69
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder scored 22 points as Air Force beat Wyoming 75-69 on Friday. Heidbreder shot 8 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Falcons (14-14, 5-10 Mountain West Conference). Rytis Petraitis added 18 points while...
