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Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"

"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Hawaiian OL prospect schedules OV to Michigan State

Michigan State is getting an official visit from a 3-star Hawaiian offensive line prospect.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

California WR Cynai Thomas commits to Oregon State

Oregon State has picked up the fourth commitment of their 2026 recruiting class as on Sunday evening...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

These are the 10 cheapest states to start a new business in the U.S.

Utah is the least expensive state to start a new business, according to a new ranking from online small business advisor SimplifyLLC.

CNBC - 2d

Ohio State football announces 'Student Appreciation Day'

Ohio State football announced the date for 'Student Appreciation Day' via its social media platforms on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Minnesota state senator is accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution

A Minnesota state senator is facing calls to resign after he was arrested and accused of arranging to solicit a teenage girl for prostitution.

NBC News - 1d

Nique Clifford scores career-high 36 to lead Colorado State over Boise State 83-73

Nique Clifford scored a career-high 36 points to lead Colorado State past Boise State 83-73 in a Mountain West Conference regular-season finale

ABC News - Mar. 8

‘No military solution’ to Ukraine war, Rubio says ahead of Saudi meetings

First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks. There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

North Dakota Legislature close to asking Supreme Court to undo landmark gay marriage ruling

North Dakota lawmakers are on the verge of making their state the first to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

NBC News - Mar. 13

FSU's Weakley earns third straight All-Region selection

FROSTBURG — For the third consecutive season, Frostburg State's Emilee Weakley was named D2CCA First Team All-Region, as announced on Thursday. Weakley broke Frostburg's career scoring record with ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Warrior women's hoops team advances in NAIA Tournament

Mar. 15—Minutes after beating 11th-seeded Columbia (Mo.) in the first round of the women's basketball NAIA Tournament, the live stream captured the sixth-seeded Lewis-Clark State Warriors gathered ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Final Day of Basketball Will Yield More (mostly) Great Memories

It’s been a wild and woolly week at the 2025 Nebraska state boys basketball tournament, one filled with crazy comebacks, stunning upsets, untimely injuries and Barret’s Shot. For the first time ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Class M girls basketball: Bacon Academy tops Windham for championship

UNCASVILLE – The second-seeded Bacon Academy girls basketball team won its first state championship since 2012 with a 39-25 victory over ECC opponent Windham Saturday morning at Mohegan Sun Arena. ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

“Prove the point” – Tuchel disagrees with Maresca over positional change as he sends warning to James

Thomas Tuchel stated he sees Reece James as a fullback rather than a midfielder, although warned he has to prove he’s fit enough to play there.James was named in Tuchel’s first England squad for t...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

H.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lourdes moves on to PIAA 1A semifinals with win over Delco Christian

HAMBURG — Onaleigh Barnes hit a trio of three’s in the first half and Lourdes fiery defense held Delco Christian to just 10 points into the third quarter for a 54-39 PIAA 1A state playoff ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Kernel girls end season on winning note, earning fifth place in Class AA

Mar. 15—RAPID CITY — For the first time in Mitchell High School girls basketball coach Dave Brooks' tenure, the Kernels finished a state tournament on a winning note. Sixth-seeded Mitchell used a ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lidge, Southern beat Alcorn St. 64-44 in SWAC title game, clinch NCAA Tournament berth

Tionna Lidge scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — the senior's first career double-double — to help No. 1 seed Southern beat Alcorn State 64-44 on Saturday night to win the Southwestern ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lidge, Southern beat Alcorn St. 64-44 in SWAC title game, clinch NCAA Tournament berth

Tionna Lidge scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — the senior’s first career double-double — to help No. 1 seed Southern beat Alcorn State 64-44 to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference ...

ABC News - 5d

Closer look at Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard's passing clinic this season

Mar. 15—Ryan Nembhard's 22 assists and just two turnovers in wins over then No. 8 Baylor and Arizona State in the season's first two games was a strong indication Gonzaga's point guard was primed ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks

Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks

Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...

ABC News - 5d

'Back on the map': Catholic Memorial hockey wins D1 crown, ending 15-year title drought

The Knights rallied for a 4-3 win over St. John's (Shrewsbury) in Sunday's Div. 1 boys hockey state final. It was the Knights' first crown since 2009.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case

The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time health care providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

The New York Times - 3d

Westbrook 'a wolf,' fuels Nuggets' improbable win

Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."

ESPN - 2d

Div. II ice hockey: Defending champ Cheshire defeats Amity, advances to final once again

HAMDEN – Last year, Ryan Miller had 24 saves in a state semifinal win over Amity en route to Cheshire’s first hockey title in 15 years. He was only a sophomore. This year, as a junior, he’s that ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Aguirre: Still paying for error vs. U.S. at 2002 WC

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said he's still "paying consequences" for a tactical error in the 2002 World Cup that led to a stunning 2-0 loss to the United States in his first run with the national ...

ESPN - 1d

Pro-rel coming to U.S. soccer for 1st time in USL

United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted on Wednesday for a promotion and relegation system, marking the first time the European-style system would be implemented in the United States.

ESPN - 1d

Area baseball preview: Frankfort returns championship experience

After taking a young team to the West Virginia Class AA mountaintop, Frankfort opens the 2025 season with the most returning talent. The Falcons finished 22-9, capturing their first state ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Boys basketball tournament roundup: Alexandria ends Totino-Grace’s four-peat bid

For the first time in four years, there will be a new Class 3A boys basketball state champion. That much was secured Thursday afternoon at Williams Arena, when Alexandria Area topped Totino-Grace ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Norfolk St. 'angry' over massive underdog status

Norfolk State coach Robert Jones, whose Spartans are 27.5-point underdogs to No. 1 seed Florida on ESPN Bet, is "a little angry" over how heavily the Gators are favored for Friday's first-round ...

ESPN - 6h

PHOTO GALLERY: Midwestern State at UTPB

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Buffalo Gap hangs tough, falls in state championship: Girls basketball

It was the fourth straight year Buffalo Gap reached the state tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

High school basketball: CIF state championship scores and schedule

CIF state championship boys' and girls' basketball scores and Saturday's schedule.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

More medals for Sofie Garcia to lead North at state gymnastics

Seniors lead way for the Cougars as underclassmen gain experience at IHSAA State Gymnastics

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits

A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Blue State Lawsuits Against Oil Companies Can Move Forward

Blue states are suing Exxon Mobil and other oil companies. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by red states to block the suits.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Ohio high school basketball tournament scores | OHSAA state semifinals

The 2025 OHSAA boys basketball tournament continues this week. Here's a look at the Ohio high school state semifinal scores from across the state.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments

Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.

The New York Times - 5d

No 'BS': What Will Wade said about NC State basketball coaching search

McNeese State coach Will Wade was asked about the N.C. State basketball coaching search on Wednesday ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what Wade said:

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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