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Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — A crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter has killed teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, as well as a group of union steamfitters from the Washington, D.C. area. They were among 60 travelers and...

Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed...

What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., sending the two aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River and killing everyone on board. The collision occurred at around 9 p.m....

Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden is ready to move on, with any potential legal response to come after the season. That might not happen until April for the fifth-ranked Gators. In the meantime, Florida is embarking on a daunting, two-week stretch...

Stars' Miro Heiskanen week to week after a hit from Mark Stone. Defenseman doubtful for 4 Nations
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury sustained on a big hit from Vegas captain Mark Stone, a setback that leaves the standout from Finland doubtful for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Stars coach Pete DeBoer said...
Outfielder Mickey Moniak and Los Angeles Angels go to salary arbitration hearing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mickey Moniak and the Los Angeles Angels went to a salary arbitration hearing Thursday, with the outfielder asking a three-person panel for a raise to $2 million and the team arguing for $1.5 million. A decision by Melinda Gordon, Samantha Tower and John...

Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at Iowa
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa. The Fever announced the addition to their preseason schedule Thursday. The game on May 4 will allow Clark to play as a pro with her...

Former Ball State coach Mike Neu joins Illinois' staff as senior offensive assistant
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Ball State coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois’ staff as a senior offensive assistant. Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the hire Thursday. Neu went 40-63 at Ball State from 2016-24. He was fired in November, when Ball State had a...
Western Oregon women's basketball players allege physical and emotional abuse
MONMOUTH, Ore. (AP) — Former players for the Western Oregon women's basketball team have filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging emotional and physical abuse. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in Marion County, seeks $28 million damages. It names the university, its athletic...

Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally. Among the passengers were several members of the Skating Club of Boston who were returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in...
