Author: The Associated Press

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The Associated Press MILWAUKEE – Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series on Saturday. The Brewers, making…

Manning, Texas get much-needed win in Red River Rivalry

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The Associated Press DALLAS – Ryan Niblett returned a punt 75 yards for a decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter and Texas got a much-needed 23-6 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma in the annual Red River Rivalry game on Saturday. Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and the go-ahead 12-yard TD to DeAndre Moore Jr. on…

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points, win over No. 17 Illinois

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday. Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards. Donaldson rushed for 44 yards.…

Hamlin’s controversial move: Did he make the right call in NASCAR playoffs?

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The Associated Press LAS VEGAS – The first thing Denny Hamlin said when he climbed from his car after advancing into the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs was he wish he’d known not to pass Ross Chastain on the final lap. In racing Chastain for that position, it knocked Chastain out of the playoffs and…

Moody Blues singer John Lodge dies at 82

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The Associated Press LONDON • John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82. In a statement Friday, his family said “with the deepest sadness” that Lodge died “suddenly and unexpectedly.” It added that Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his…

Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain dies at 106

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The Associated Press CHICAGO • Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school’s fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106. Health issues caused Sister Jean…

Don’t check in late for NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

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The Associated Press MILWAUKEE – Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job. Twenty-one of the 35 runs in the series have been scored in the first inning. The series concludes on Saturday night with a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine…

Wilson scores 31, Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons

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The Associated Press PHOENIX – A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons, beating the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 on Friday night for a four-game sweep of the Finals. The Aces made quick work of the league’s first…

MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

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WASHINGTON — The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Friday she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding. MIT is among the first to express forceful views either in favor of or against an…

National Guard stands down in Illinois; troops patrol in Memphis

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