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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
HEBBRONVILLE, Texas (AP) — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s only here and in northern Mexico that the bluish-green peyote plant can be found growing naturally, nestled under thorny...
Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt's steady hand into the College Football Playoff
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Leavitt grew up with three older siblings, one of whom went on to play in the NFL. None of them let the baby of the family win at anything, and it drove him nuts. “It’s not like he ever was a good loser,” said Tania Leavitt, Sam's...
Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 41 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...
Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman's third stint with Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitor. He's home again. Santana signed a one-year, $12 million contract and returned Monday for his third stint with the Guardians, who have an...
Six years after Kyler Murray was the No. 1 pick, he's still trying to turn Cardinals into a winner
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft. He was charged with turning around a franchise that has been a perennial also-ran for most of the past century and hasn't won an NFL championship since 1947. Six years later — even though Murray...
Cardinals fall short of playoffs for 3rd straight season with loss to lowly Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the better part of the season, the Arizona Cardinals looked like a playoff team. The Cardinals led the NFC West in early November with a 6-4 record before their postseason hopes quickly faded with four losses in five games, culminating in an...
Takeaways from Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect
PHOENIX (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. He was greeted by thousands of adoring supporters who confirmed his popularity across the conservative base. Trump attempted in his 75-minutes on...
Love scores 24 points as Arizona rolls to a 94-41 win over Central Michigan
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb Love matched his season-high with 24 points to help power Arizona to a 94-41 rout of Central Michigan on Saturday. The Wildcats (6-5) won back-to-back games for the first time since beating Canisius and Old Dominion to open the season. The...
Jihad leads Arizona State to 78-62 win over UMass
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Basheer Jihad scored 20 points and Jayden Quaintance scored 19 points and Arizona State took control in the second half to beat UMass 78-62 on Saturday. Alston Mason scored 13 points and BJ Freeman contributed 11 for Arizona State (9-2) which won for the...
