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11 hours ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
1 day ago in Sports
Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
1 day ago in Sports
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
1 day ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
2 days ago in Sports
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out
Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.
5 days ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
Entertainment
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
1 day ago in Entertainment
In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.
Music News
3 weeks ago in Country Music News
Dolly Parton received an honorary Oscar
Dolly Parton has been nominated for Oscars twice but had never actually received one — until Sunday night. Dolly received…
3 weeks ago in Country Music News
Garth Brooks continues The Anthology series with The Comeback
Garth Brooks continues to tell the story of his career in the new installment of his ongoing The Anthology series. The latest chapter, The…
3 weeks ago in Country Music News
Luke Combs Teams with Carolina Panthers for New Merch Line
Starting Thursday, you’ll be able to support the Carolina Panthers and Luke Combs at the same time. Die-hard Panthers fan Luke has…
3 weeks ago in Country Music News
CMA Awards 2025: First winners announced on Good Morning America
Ahead of the 59th annual CMA Awards Wednesday night, winners of two categories were announced on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday morning.…
3 weeks ago in Country Music News
LeAnn Rimes Is Going On Tour
LeAnn Rimes has announced a spring 2026 tour marking three decades since she released her breakthrough song and album, Blue. The tour,…
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Woodlock sentenced to decades in prison
Wednesday morning James Woodlock was sentenced to 2 consecutive sentences of 10 to 20 years in prison for being an accomplice to abuse at the state's former Youth Development Center.
1 day ago in Local
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