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Analysis: Confounded by blitz, Ravens offense wilts against MiamiVideo
The Baltimore Ravens weren’t climbing out of this hole. Not the way their offense was sputtering, completely unable to counter what Miami was doing. “This falls squarely on me as the head coach,” Baltimore’s John Harbaugh said. “We were not prepared the way we need to be prepared.” The best...
Sister: Hawaii girl was inside dog cage and not breathing
A biological sister of a 6-year-old Hawaii girl reported missing by their adoptive parents told police the parents forced her to keep it a secret that Isabella Kalua was not breathing inside a dog cage in the bathroom, with duct tape on her mouth and nose. The new details were...
Amazon workers in New York withdraw petition to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed that a group of Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York has withdrawn its petition to hold a vote to unionize. The move comes less than two weeks before the labor board was expected to hold a hearing to determine whether there was...
Nursing homes can now lift most covid restrictions on visits
The government on Friday directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks. The new guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services instructs nursing homes to allow visits...
No. 23 Penn State to lean on passing game vs. No. 9 MichiganVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Quarterback Sean Clifford used to run a lot, but that’s not really part of Penn State’s gameplan these days. At this point in the season, with three games left, the No. 23 Nittany Lions aren’t worried about trying to kickstart a stagnant running game by giving their...
Alison Riske beats Jaqueline Cristian in Linz for 3rd WTA title
LINZ, Austria — Alison Riske rallied to beat Jaqueline Cristian of Romania, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5, in the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz on Friday for the American’s third career title. It was the 73rd-ranked Peters Township product’s first tournament win since recovering from foot injuries last year that...
Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears’ conservatorship
Britney is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears’ life and money for nearly 14 years. The decision capped a stunning five-month odyssey that saw Spears publicly demand the end of the conservatorship, hire her own attorney, have her father removed from...
Jon Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails
Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments. The suit was filed in district court in Clark...
Browns star Nick Chubb out against Patriots, on covid-19 list
CLEVELAND — Bill Belichick doesn’t have to worry about his New England defense containing the Cleveland Browns’ best offensive player. Star running back Nick Chubb will miss Sunday’s game against the Patriots after testing positive for covid-19 earlier this week and then not passing protocols in time to be eligible...
Homer Plessy, key to ‘separate but equal,’ on road to pardon
A Louisiana board on Friday voted to pardon Homer Plessy, whose decision to sit in a “whites-only” railroad car to protest discrimination led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1896 “separate but equal” ruling affirming state segregation laws. The state Board of Pardons’ unanimous decision to clear the Creole man’s record...
Man who went to space with Shatner dies in plane crash
A man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month was killed along with another person when the small plane they were in crashed in a wooded area of northern New Jersey, according to state police. The one-time space tourist Glen M. de Vries, 49, of New York City,...
Steve Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Justice Department said Bannon, 67, was indicted on one count for refusing...
Pa. woman sues over slot game payout; 13 others make same claim
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Pennsylvania woman is suing the manufacturer of a popular online slots game, claiming it wrongly refused to pay her a $100,000 jackpot due to “a bug” in the product. New Jersey regulators revealed Friday that 14 gamblers have filed the same complaint against the company,...
Kremlin denies plans to invade Ukraine, alleges NATO threats
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Friday rebuffed allegations that a buildup of its troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow’s aggressive intentions, saying Russia needs to ensure its security in response to alleged NATO threats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Western media reports that Moscow has intentions to invade Ukraine as a...
Russia sends paratroopers to Belarus for drills near Poland
MOSCOW — Russia sent paratroopers to Belarus on Friday in a show of support for its ally amid tensions over migrants and refugees amassing on the Belarus-Poland border. The Russian Defense Ministry said that as part of joint war games, about 250 Russian paratroopers parachuted from heavylift Il-76 transport planes...
Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail
BANGKOK — A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the U.S. and rights groups for his release. It was the harshest punishment yet among the seven journalists known...
Attorney: No more ‘Black pastors’ in court for Arbery case
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — An attorney for one of the white men standing trial in the death of Ahmaud Arbery told the judge Thursday he doesn’t want “any more Black pastors” in the courtroom after the Rev. Al Sharpton sat with the slain man’s family. Kevin Gough represents William “Roddie” Bryan,...
New York man arrested after death threat to GOP congressman
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said. Kenneth Gasper, 64, was arrested Wednesday for a telephoned death threat against Rep. Andrew Garbarino, Nassau County police said...
‘Separate but equal’ Plessy pardon decision goes to governor
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana board on Friday voted to pardon Homer Plessy, the namesake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1896 “separate but equal” ruling affirming state segregation laws. The state Board of Pardon’s unanimous decision to clear the Creole man’s record of a conviction for refusing to leave a...
Biden picks former FDA chief Califf to again lead agency
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday is tapping former Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the powerful regulatory agency, according to a person familiar with the decision. Califf’s nomination comes after months of concern that the agency near the center of the government’s covid-19 response...
Johnson & Johnson to split into two companies
Johnson & Johnson is splitting into two companies, peeling off the division selling Band-Aids and Listerine from its medical device and prescription drug business. The world’s biggest maker of health care products, founded in 1886, said Friday the move will help improve the focus and speed of each company to...
Jahan Dotson, No. 23 Penn State set to host No. 9 Michigan
No. 9 Michigan (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 6 CFP) at No. 23 Penn State (6-3, 3-3), Saturday at noon EST (ABC). Line: Michigan by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Michigan leads 14-10. What’s at stake? The Wolverines will try to snap a two-game series losing streak...
West Virginia hopes to reverse fortunes against red-hot Kansas StateVideo
MANHATTAN, Kan. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown made an obvious observation about Kansas State this week. “They’re playing their best football of the year,” he said. If only the Mountaineers could say the same thing. They were trending in the right direction after back-to-back wins over TCU and Iowa...
This date in sports history: Nov. 12
1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Heffelfinger doesn’t disappoint his bosses, returning a fumble for a touchdown to give Allegheny a 4-0 victory. 1920 — Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis is...
A stunner: Dolphins win 2nd straight, top RavensVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Xavien Howard forced a fumble and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown, Tua Tagovailoa came off the bench and capped his night with a 1-yard sneak for a score with 2:19 left and the Miami Dolphins stunned the Baltimore Ravens 22-10 on Thursday night. The...
