Mar 27, 2020
NBA broadcaster Doris Burke tests positive for coronavirus
ESPN NBA broadcaster Doris Burke, a Curt Gowdy Award recipient by the Basketball Hall of Fame for excellence in her field, has revealed that she tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mar 26, 2020
Saints' Drew Brees, wife Brittany donate $5 million to Louisiana coronavirus relief efforts
Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he and his wife, Brittany, will donate $5 million to help Louisiana businesses and communities contend with challenges brought on by the rapid transmission of the coronavirus in the state.
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns says mother is in a coma after contracting COVID-19
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother is hospitalized and in a medically-induced coma after contracting the new coronavirus.
Saints coach Sean Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN.
Mar 17, 2020
Voters showing up at closed Ohio polling places
People are showing up for the Democratic presidential primary at Ohio polling places that are closed because of the coronavirus threat. Certified public accountant Brian Anaya walked up to his polling place early Tuesday morning only to learn the election had been called off after all. Anaya tells...
Mar 16, 2020
Biden wins statewide vote in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden won the statewide vote in Washington’s vote-by-mail Democratic presidential primary, maintaining the narrow lead he’s held over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders since last week as additional results were counted Monday. Biden's victory means he won...
Mar 15, 2020
Coronavirus: NBA reportedly eyes June return to court
The NBA season was suspended indefinitely last week because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it's possible players might not be back on the court until June according to a report Sunday.
Mar 10, 2020
Some voters face problems at polls in Missouri primary
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s presidential primary got off to a rough start Tuesday for some voters, as problems with electronic equipment in the state’s most populous county led some people to give up and head to work without casting their ballots. Election officials in St. Louis County...
Mar 9, 2020
Booker endorses Biden, says he’ll ‘restore honor’ to office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.” Booker ended his own presidential...
Mar 7, 2020
Ionescu leads No. 3 Oregon past No. 13 Arizona
Sabrina Ionescu had 31 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 3 Oregon to an 88-70 victory over No. 13 Arizona on Saturday in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals.
Mar 7, 2020
Hockey body tells AP women’s worlds in Canada are canceled
The women's world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of the new coronavirus.
Matthew Tkachuk sets up Calgary Flames in victory over Arizona Coyotes
Matthew Tkachuk assisted on all of the goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Friday night.
Quick, Andersen carry shutouts into shootout before Kings topple Leafs
Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe scored in the shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Mar 5, 2020
Black voters power Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday success
DETROIT (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign spent the past month on the verge of collapse after disappointing finishes in the overwhelmingly white states that launched the Democratic primary. As he watched the turmoil unfold from Gadsden, Alabama, Robert Avery thought the race would change...
Flames shutout Panthers as Florida loses 3rd straight game
Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
