Monday, 13 January 2020

NHL extends Buffalo's agreement to host combine through 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The NHL's top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years.

The league on Monday announced an extension of its agreement to hold its annual scouting combine in Buffalo at the Sabres downtown practice facility, LECOM Harborcenter, through 2022. ...
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Here we go again: #DirectorsSoMale at the Oscars

NEW YORK (AP) - Once again, it was #DirectorsSoMale at the Oscars.

"Congratulations to those men," said presenter Issa Rae pointedly, after the announcement of an all-male directors slate. Denied were contenders like Greta Gerwig, director of "Little Women," and Lulu Wang of "The Farewell."

Continuing another troubling trend ...
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New Mexico kicks Carlton Bragg Jr. off team after DWI arrest

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

Coach Paul Weir released a statement late Sunday, hours after Bragg's arrest, saying the ...
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Prague inks partnership with Taipei after snubbing Beijing

PRAGUE (AP) - The Czech capital, Prague, on Monday signed a partnership agreement with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei - three months after canceling a similar deal with Beijing and angering the Chinese government.

The disagreement over Beijing began after the Chinese insisted on having a clause in the deal ...
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Louisiana governor to be sworn in Monday for second term

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards kicks off his second term Monday without the budget crises that crowded out other debates across his first four years, but with a more conservative Legislature that could create new clashes over spending.

The 53-year-old Democrat was scheduled to take ...
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‘Joker’ leads Academy Awards nominations with 11

LOS ANGELES (AP) - 'Joker' leads Academy Awards nominations with 11.


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Retired NY Giants running back finishes his 13th marathon

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber kept his streak alive Sunday, finishing the Walt Disney World Marathon in 5 hours, 12 minutes.

It was his 13th marathon. The heat caused officials to issue a heat advisory and remind runners to stay hydrated.

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