November 2019

House committee’s report could land next week

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:30pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The witnesses have spoken, the politics are largely settled. Now impeachment investigators will make the case for public opinion. On Monday, hundreds of pages from Democratic Chairman

Kokot, Long sign to play for Battlin’ Bears

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:28pm
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Last week, two local athletes signed letters of intent to play athletics at Rocky Mountain College next season. 

Park’s Abby Kokot will play basketball for the Battlin’ Bears and Gardiner’s Kyndra Long will join the volleyball team. 

Kokot is gearing up to play her senior season for the Rangers. Last season, Kokot led the Rangers by averaging 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds-per-game on her way to being named All-Conference Honorable Mention. 

Kokot said she is excited to be part of RMC’s athletics program. 

Jackson throws 5 TD passes, Ravens rout Rams 45-6

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:26pm
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lamar Jackson basically hadn’t allowed the football to touch the ground Monday night until he dropped an ordinary shotgun snap late in the first half at the Coliseum. He picked it up, split the pocket and sprinted away through the Rams’ defense, going 35 thrilling yards before tripping right at the goal line.

Instead of celebrating, Jackson sprung up and remonstratively slapped both his hands on his helmet.

Baltimore’s brilliant young quarterback wants to be perfect. He got awfully close in his “Monday Night Football” debut with the fearsome Ravens.

NHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slurs

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:25pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a decade ago.

The NHL called the alleged behavior “repugnant and unacceptable.” The league added it will have no further comment until it looks into what happened more thoroughly.

Anthony scores 25, Trail Blazers beat Bulls 117-94

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:24pm
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CHICAGO (AP) — After waiting a year for an opportunity to return to the NBA, Carmelo Anthony proved he’s still capable of a big performance.

Anthony scored 25 points in just his fourth game of the season, CJ McCollum added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Monday night.

Anthony was 10 for 20 from the field, including 4 of 7 on 3-pointers. He had averaged 13 points on 15-for-44 (34.1%) shooting in his first three games.

Embiid held scoreless as Raptors beat 76ers 101-96

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:22pm

TORONTO (AP) — Joel Embiid returned to Toronto and had another night he’d rather forget.

Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and the Raptors held Embiid scoreless for the first time in his career in a 101-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

“I can’t have this type of production,” Embiid said. “I would have never thought I would be here talking about zero points in an NBA game, but it is what it is. Some nights you make shots, some nights you don’t. Some nights you’re hot, some nights you’re cold.”

Virginia Tech upsets Michigan State

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:21pm
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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Landers Nolley II peeled off a screen and, without hesitation, let a 3-pointer fly from the wing. The ball dropped, giving Virginia Tech the cushion it needed to hold off No. 3 Michigan State.

One big shot, one massive victory for the Hokies.

Nolley hit that crucial 3-pointer in the final minute and scored 22 points, helping Virginia Tech outlast the Spartans 71-66 at the Maui Invitational on Monday.

“They believed in me,” Nolley said. “And I hit the shot.”

Sports betting: Even Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl football isn’t safe

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:19pm

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Each Thanksgiving, families and friends across America face off in backyards or public parks in pre-meal football games they dub “Turkey Bowl.”

Now, there’s a way to determine which side is favored to win — a way you can bet on.

Bookmaker William Hill US has come up with a tongue-in-cheek formula to generate point spreads in individual Turkey Bowl games. It’s designed to add some more fun to the family faceoffs while promoting itself as the fast-growing legal sports betting industry spreads throughout the country.

Pridgett, Manuel carry Montana over Texas Southern 74-62

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:19pm

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett had 19 points to lead five Montana players in double figures as the Grizzlies beat Texas Southern 74-62 on Monday night.

Kendal Manuel added 15 points for the Grizzlies. Timmy Falls chipped in 11, Derrick Carter-Hollinger scored 10 and Josh Vazquez had 10. Manuel also had six rebounds for the Grizzlies.

NBA, teams, union discuss shortening season, mid-year tourney, new playoff seeding

Published on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:18pm

The NBA may be closer to a shorter season, a new postseason format and the in-season tournament Commissioner Adam Silver has long wanted as well.

A person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday the NBA is working with the players’ union and its teams on a plan to shorten the regular season, possibly to 78 games. 

They also are considering a change to the playoff seeding and the addition of a midyear tournament for all 30 clubs in time for the 2021-22 season.

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