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Justin Thomas, Harris English share lead on idyllic start to new year

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Defending champion Justin Thomas began the new year with an 8-under 65, a share of the lead with Harris English and no bogeys on his card, all of which made him happy Thurs...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Skyhawks ready to fly again as women’s basketball cleared for games

COVID-19 quarantine complete, FLC women’s hoops welcomes two home games

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Maui musings: 5 questions for a new year in golf

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele were discussing the quality of a certain golf shot, not belonging to either one of them, when the conversation turned into the self-depr...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Wright’s Colorado Buffaloes get home upset of No. 17 Oregon

BOULDER – McKinley Wright IV wound up with a knot on the back of his neck from sliding into a courtside chair. All the crash did was ignite him. Wright recovered from t...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Fort Lewis College men’s basketball has COVID-19 cases, won’t play this weekend

Skyhawks last men’s team in RMAC to postpone games because of coronavirus

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Calgary eyes freestyle, snowboard worlds but needs nation’s approval

CALGARY, Alberta – Calgary wants to host the world freestyle ski and snowboard championships next month, if public health authorities approve. Calgary would be a substitute site. ...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Spreading coronavirus pulls Olympic torches off display in Japan

TOKYO – Japan is halting a public display of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic torches as new virus cases jump in the country and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga orders a state of emergency for...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

No. 9 UCLA postpones Friday’s game vs. Colorado

LOS ANGELES – Ninth-ranked UCLA will not play Friday’s game against Colorado because the Bruins do not have enough healthy players for the women’s basketball contest. Coach Cori C...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: College Sports

COVID-19 curses Cleveland Browns return to NFL playoffs

Priefer subbing as Browns head coach in playoffs vs Steelers

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dallas Mavericks face Denver Nuggets in conference battle

Who: Dallas Mavericks (3-4, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (3-4, eighth in the Western Conference) When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Ball Arena...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NBA updates mental health policies amid ongoing pandemic

The NBA is urging teams to make increased commitments toward providing mental health resources to players and staff, releasing updated guidelines Wednesday to reflect the challenge of playin...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports