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Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat

Dec. 25, 2024 18:24 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar's return. Doncic exited late in the second quarter of a 105-99 Christmas Day loss...

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

Dec. 25, 2024 17:40 PM EST

Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day before. Whelan was out with her boyfriend's family Monday in Duluth, Minnesota, when she saw the owl “just hanging out...

With playoff destiny out of their hands, Seahawks try to stay in chase as they face struggling Bears

Dec. 25, 2024 14:51 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks need a win to help keep their flickering playoff hopes from getting extinguished. Caleb Williams and the Bears need a victory to end their long losing streak. The Seahawks will try to regroup and stay in...

Seahawks look to boost fading playoff hopes against struggling Bears

Dec. 25, 2024 13:12 PM EST

Seattle (8-7) at Chicago (4-11) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 3½. Against the spread: Seahawks 6-8-1; Bears 6-7-2. Series record: Seahawks lead 11-8. Last meeting: Bears beat Seahawks...

Infielder Ehire Adrianza retires at 35 after 12 major league seasons

Dec. 24, 2024 20:26 PM EST

Infielder Ehire Adrianza is retiring after 12 major league seasons. The 35-year-old, who was with the Los Angeles Angels early this year, announced his decision Tuesday on Instagram. Adrianza won a World Series title in 2021 with Atlanta and hit .237 with 22 homers and...

Airport with runway straddling the border of the U.S. and Canada will close

Dec. 24, 2024 12:46 PM EST

ROSEAU, Minn. (AP) — The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport has a unique claim to fame — its runway straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada. But after seven decades of operation, the small airport that sits near Roseau, Minnesota, and Piney, Manitoba in Canada, will close for good on Friday. ...

MLB Free Agent Signings List

Dec. 23, 2024 21:07 PM EST

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

Dec. 23, 2024 19:54 PM EST

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...

Goalie Nicole Hensley stars in OT as league-leading Minnesota tops New York in a shootout, 4-3

Dec. 22, 2024 15:48 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nicole Hensley made back-to-back saves in the shootout and the Minnesota Frost earned their fourth straight victory with a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Sirens on Sunday. It was the fourth time in seven all-time meetings that a game between the teams was...

Mike Mitchell Jr., Dawson Garcia lead Minnesota to 74-60 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson

Dec. 21, 2024 16:27 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Mitchell Jr. and Dawson Garcia scored 18 points apiece and Minnesota topped Fairleigh Dickinson 74-60 on Saturday. Mitchell made 5 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers and 6 of 7 free throws for the Golden Gophers (7-5), who improved to 7-2 at home. Garcia hit 6...