EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored the shootout winner and added a goal in regulation for Edmonton Oilers in their 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Evan Bouchard also scored for the Oilers, who have now won three straight after going 2-11-2 in their previous 15 games. Edmonton goalie Mikko Koskinen
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — The Beijing Winter Olympics is tapping into and encouraging growing interest among Chinese in skiing, skating, hockey and other previously unfamiliar winter sports. It’s also creating new business opportunities. Schools are adding winter sports to their curriculums. Parents are opening their wallets to support hockey teams and pay for skating lessons. Shopping
Continue ReadingBy Phil Mattingly, CNN After months of frustration, White House officials are suddenly looking at a rare opportunity on Capitol Hill — the chance to pass something important with the support of both Democrats and Republicans. A sweeping, roughly $250 billion proposal to bolster US competitiveness with China has moved to the top of their
Continue ReadingCNN By Phil Mattingly, CNN After months of frustration, White House officials are suddenly looking at a rare opportunity on Capitol Hill — the chance to pass something important with the support of both Democrats and Republicans. A sweeping, roughly $250 billion proposal to bolster US competitiveness with China has moved to the top of
Continue Reading By Michelle Toh and Selina Wang, CNN Business Sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next month as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China. Political fervor in the United States reached a high last month as the White House called for
Continue Reading CNN By Michelle Toh and Selina Wang, CNN Business Sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next month as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China. Political fervor in the United States reached a high last month as the White House called
Continue ReadingIvana Kottasová, CNN | Design by Natalie Croker and Marco Chacon It took at least nine hard blows from an ax to smash the glass case in Dresden’s historic Green Vault. Once the glass shattered, the two masked thieves grabbed 21 priceless diamond-studded artifacts and disappeared. It was November 25, 2019, and in the space
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Johni Broome had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Morehead State extended its win streak to 10 games, narrowly defeating Southeast Missouri 74-73 in overtime. Chris Harris led the Redhawks on Thursday night with a season-high 22 points.
Continue Reading CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Johni Broome had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Morehead State extended its win streak to 10 games, narrowly defeating Southeast Missouri 74-73 in overtime. Chris Harris led the Redhawks on Thursday night with a season-high 22 points.
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul, CNN The Australian government on Friday pledged 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million) to protect the Great Barrier Reef, months after it narrowly avoided being placed on the UN’s cultural agency’s “danger” list due to the threat of climate change. Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the nearly decade-long conservation package days ahead
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 15 points to help No. 7 UCLA rout California 81-57. The Bruins won their fifth straight and took sole possession of first place in the Pac-12. All but one of UCLA’s 10 players scored on a night when they were missing
Continue Reading By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Saad scored twice and had an assist, Ville Husso made 28 saves to win his sixth consecutive start and the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Brayden Schenn had a goal and an assist. Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly
Continue Reading HAMMOND, La. — Isaac Mushila and Trevian Tennyson scored 19 points apiece as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Southeastern Louisiana 86-71. Myles Smith added 14 points for the Islanders on Thursday night, while De’Lazarus Keys and Terrion Murdix each had 12. Jalyn Hinton led the Lions with a career-high 24 points.
Continue Reading HAMMOND, La. — Isaac Mushila and Trevian Tennyson scored 19 points apiece as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Southeastern Louisiana 86-71. Myles Smith added 14 points for the Islanders on Thursday night, while De’Lazarus Keys and Terrion Murdix each had 12. Jalyn Hinton led the Lions with a career-high 24 points.
Continue Reading EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 18 points as Tennessee State narrowly beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 75-70. Carlos Marshall Jr. added 17 points for the Tigers on Thursday night, while Kassim Nicholson chipped in 16. Ray’Sean Taylor led the Cougars with 26 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 18 points as Tennessee State narrowly beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 75-70. Carlos Marshall Jr. added 17 points for the Tigers on Thursday night, while Kassim Nicholson chipped in 16. Ray’Sean Taylor led the Cougars with 26 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading MONTREAL (AP) — Anaheim scored three first-period goals, Trevor Zegras scored twice in the second period, and then the Ducks held off the Montreal Canadiens for a 5-4 win on Thursday night. Sam Carrick, Troy Terry and Cam Fowler had first-period goals for Anaheim, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 35 shots. Jake Evans had two goals
Continue Reading MONTREAL (AP) — Anaheim scored three first-period goals, Trevor Zegras scored twice in the second period, and then the Ducks held off the Montreal Canadiens for a 5-4 win on Thursday night. Sam Carrick, Troy Terry and Cam Fowler had first-period goals for Anaheim, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 35 shots. Jake Evans had two goals
Continue Reading BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a 3-pointer with 4 seconds left and finished with 21 points to lead UAB to a 68-65 victory over Western Kentucky. Michael Ertel and Quan Jackson had 10 points each for the Blazers (17-4, 7-1 Conference USA), who won their fourth straight. Josh Anderson had 16 points
Continue Reading BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a 3-pointer with 4 seconds left and finished with 21 points to lead UAB to a 68-65 victory over Western Kentucky. Michael Ertel and Quan Jackson had 10 points each for the Blazers (17-4, 7-1 Conference USA), who won their fourth straight. Josh Anderson had 16 points
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